Wellington’s Community Beekeeper
From long-time treasurer of the Wellington Beekeepers Association (WBA), to hives in some of our capital city’s most renown venues and...
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Ian Fletcher
- Jan 31
- 4 min
What Ought the PM be Worrying About?
So, we have a new Prime Minister. What ought Chris Hipkins actually be worrying about?...
Patrick Dawkins
- Dec 31, 2022
- 9 min
Exit Strategies – From Reluctant Sales to Zombie Operators
The reduction in registered commercial beekeepers has been dramatic in the past three years. The numbers only tell half the story though...
Patrick Dawkins
- Dec 31, 2022
- 4 min
Reducing the AFB Risk of Abandoned Hives – the Responsibility of All Beekeepers
The hives of beekeepers exiting the industry can pose a serious disease risk. Here's what we all need to know about responsibly exiting...
Patrick Dawkins
- Dec 31, 2022
- 4 min
Liability Disagreement Leads to Mānuka Honey Appellation Resignations
The Manuka Honey Appellation Society has been setback by resignation of its chairperson and another committee member. What's behind their...
Dave Black
- Dec 31, 2022
- 4 min
Prevention is Better Than Cure
After the last few years, you might think we’re all experts on the immune system, but insect immune systems might surprise you...
Heather Broccard-Bell
- Dec 31, 2022
- 4 min
A Brief History of Formic Pro
Formic Pro varroa treatments have become common place, but why? and how do they work to kill both phoretic mites and those in the brood...
Patrick Dawkins
- Dec 31, 2022
- 2 min
Reported AFB Incidence is Up, but is it a Bad Thing?
The Management Agency are spinning an increase in AFB incidence as a good thing, but is it?
Patrick Dawkins
- Dec 31, 2022
- 2 min
Christmas Promo Winner a Southland Club Good-Sort
There is a sense of karma at work in this Christmas' giveaway winner, with a major club contributor the benefactor of our promo prize...
Ian Fletcher
- Dec 31, 2022
- 4 min
Views From Outside the Apiary: Inflation and Interest Rates
Ian Fletcher explains how inflation is measured, what causes it, how it impacts us, and analyses the Reserve Bank’s response to rising...
Patrick Dawkins
- Dec 2, 2022
- 6 min
Making Kānuka Honey Great Again
Imagine the impact on New Zealand apiculture if kānuka honey could be proven to have health benefits on a par with that of mānuka?...
Frank Lindsay
- Dec 2, 2022
- 8 min
To Fiji with Advice
Four Southern North Island Beekeeping Group members recently undertook a whistle-stop tour of Fiji to spread beekeeping knowledge...
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