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Beekeeper Wellbeing: Weather and Working Outdoors
Subjective wellbeing of New Zealand beekeepers was empirically measured for the first time in the 2023 Colony Loss Survey, with the...
Patrick Dawkins
Jul 1, 20243 min read


Simple Tasks Can Save AFB Management Agency Big
On a dreary winters day, when beekeepers’ body and minds are both far from hive work, there is a quick and easy task that anyone in New...
Patrick Dawkins
Jul 1, 20243 min read


Fire, Fury and a Whole Lot of Hot Air
It’s a New Zealand beekeeper’s worst nightmare – burning diseased hives or beekeeping equipment on a large scale. On May 14 Springbank...
Patrick Dawkins
Jun 2, 202413 min read


Editorial – New Zealand Beekeeping’s Taste of Modern Media
May 15, 6.29pm, and my cell phone pinged with a text message ‘Paddy and Laura. I hope you are ok with the latest bee-honey drama.’...
Patrick Dawkins
Jun 2, 20244 min read


Discussion Days Takeaways
From trying to shape better industry representation, to AFB management, pollination importance, even tips on running your extraction...
Patrick Dawkins
Jun 2, 20245 min read


Honey Strategy to Take Centre Stage at Hamilton Summit
Apiculture New Zealand (ApiNZ) and the Unique Mānuka Factor Honey Association (UMFHA) will be hosting a one-day Industry Summit for...
Patrick Dawkins
Jun 2, 20244 min read


Honey, We Need to Listen
We unearth a study into the New Zealand honey industry from 2021 that could provide valuable insight into beekeeper thinking...
Patrick Dawkins
Jun 2, 20243 min read


Chapter 1: Home to Help
We meet new contributor 'Aimz' who, in her mid-30s, returns home to the family beekeeping business to take up the hive tool for the first...
Aimz
Jun 2, 20243 min read


NZ Beeswax Hamilton Open Day to Compliment June Events
New Zealand Beeswax are adding to the education on offer in Hamilton this month, with an invite to beekeepers to attend their Free Open Day.
Patrick Dawkins
Jun 2, 20242 min read


Beekeeper Wellbeing: Financial Aspects
Subjective wellbeing of New Zealand beekeepers was empirically measured for the first time in the 2023 Colony Loss Survey, with the...
Patrick Dawkins
Jun 2, 20244 min read


Hill Labs’ Honey Testing Journey: Advancing Quality and Innovation
We detail the honey testing journey of the proudly Kiwi-owned Hill Labs and how they are continuing to invest in helping New Zealand honey.
Meghan Stannett
Jun 2, 20242 min read


Limited Registrations Remain for Science Symposium 2024
It’s a new venue, but a similar, successful format for the 5th iteration of the annual New Zealand Honey Bee Research Symposium...
Patrick Dawkins
Jun 2, 20242 min read
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