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Patrick Dawkins
Jun 6, 20221 min read


Apiculture Conference Readies for “Amazing” Venue
The ApiNZ national conference is back in the South Island this month, at a state-of-the-art venue and with plenty to attract beekeepers...
Patrick Dawkins
Jun 2, 20224 min read


Varroa Expert Encourages Beekeepers to Ask, Listen and Improve
Beekeepers have a prime opportunity to improve their varroa management by attending and taking part in conversations at this year’s...
Patrick Dawkins
Jun 2, 20223 min read


Honey Trading Site to Reduce Consumer-Producer Disconnect
Mānuka Orchard will launch a revamped website this month which they hope will improve honey consumer-producer communications...
Patrick Dawkins
Jun 2, 20223 min read


The Guy for the Job
Nathan Guy spent 12 years in the country’s largest ‘beehive’ and now he will attempt to improve the lot of those working their own hives...
Patrick Dawkins
Jun 2, 20223 min read


Why We All Should Comply
Nelson beekeeper Scott Williamson explains why non-compliant honey traders pose a risk to the whole industry...
Scott Williamson
Jun 2, 20222 min read


Scientists Call on Beekeepers to Be Heard
The 3rd NZ Honey Bee Research Symposium on June 29 will have an emphasis on fostering connections between beekeepers and scientists...
Patrick Dawkins
Jun 2, 20222 min read


Advertorial: CrystechNZ – High Quality Equipment for High Quality Honey
For New Zealand beekeepers to produce the World’s best honey, they need the highest quality equipment in processing and extracting...
Patrick Dawkins
Jun 2, 20223 min read


Turning Off for the Off-Season
Temperatures are cooling down. Frosts and wet weather... it's winter and beekeeping consultant Andrew Stratford has some pertinent advice...
Andrew Stratford
Jun 2, 20223 min read


Jessie James’s Big Adventure
Canterbury beekeeper James Corson has set off on an adventure to the north and he takes us along for the ride as he tries to "tame a Tiger".
James Corson
Jun 2, 20223 min read


Sugar for the Beekeeper
Resident science writer Dave Black explores how beekeepers use sugar in New Zealand, from raw, to liquid, invert and even candy...
Dave Black
Jun 2, 20224 min read


What is happening with Varroa in New Zealand?
John Mackay has heard many anecdotes around varroa this season, and a new group will form to try and help answer some key questions...
John Mackay
Jun 1, 20222 min read
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