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ApiNZ Finds Funding in a Familiar Source, but Will They Share?
The Honey Industry Trust (HIT) is set to come to the rescue of Apiculture New Zealand (ApiNZ) – for the short-term at least – with a...
Patrick Dawkins
2 days ago7 min read
Industry Roundtable 3 – ApiNZ Leader Backs Beekeeper-Only Approach
‘Beekeepers need a standalone industry-good group’. That was the conclusion of the latest of three ‘roundtable’ meetings hosted by New Zealand Beekeeping Inc (NZBI), on March 26 via Zoom. Even a previously key proponent and driver of the combined packer-beekeeper model of governance backed beekeeper-only representation as the best solution, at least for now. How would a beekeeping group be formed? Who would lead it? And – surprisingly important the meeting deemed – what might
Patrick Dawkins
Jun 26 min read
UMF ‘No’ Vote Makes for Uncertain Future
A spanner of gigantic proportions was thrown into the works of beekeeping and honey industry bodies UMF Honey Association and Apiculture NZ
Patrick Dawkins
Mar 46 min read
Another Amalgamation? NZ Beekeeping and Southern North Island Beekeeping in Talks to Form “National Beekeeping Collective”
2025 is the year to come together it seems, with New Zealand Beekeeping Inc and Southern North Island Beekeeping Group taking steps to...
Patrick Dawkins
Jan 35 min read
Titbits from a Beekeepers Day Out in Waikato
For the second year running an informative, social and well-organised field day was hosted by New Zealand Beekeeping Inc in Waikato on...
Dave Black
Sep 1, 20234 min read
“Mandatory” Training Terminology Gone, says NZBI
After a drawn-out process corresponding with MPI, New Zealand Beekeeping Inc say they have had a win...
Patrick Dawkins
Apr 29, 20221 min read
NZBI to Launch Separate AFB Consultation
Unhappy with the timing of the AFB PMP Agency's consultation on the Plan, New Zealand Beekeeping Inc are launching a separate review...
Patrick Dawkins
Mar 31, 20223 min read
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