Displaying items by tag: bees

Wednesday, 10 April 2019 07:52

Young Waikato beekeeper wins study grant

Beekeeper Ariel Kururangi (19) is the first-ever recipient of the Apiculture New Zealand (ApiNZ) Ron Mossop Youth Scholarship.

Published in General News

New Zealand’s bee colony loss rates are rising, according to a report released today. 

Published in General News
Tuesday, 26 March 2019 10:48

More buzz needed among beekeepers

Apiculture New Zealand (ApiNZ) is backing Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor’s plea for greater unity among beekeepers.

Published in General News
Monday, 11 March 2019 14:19

130,000 bees go under the microscope

Sampling has been completed for the largest and most detailed study of honey bee health ever undertaken in New Zealand.

Published in General News

Commercial beekeepers have voted not to support the introduction of a honey levy.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 26 February 2019 10:38

Why beekeepers support the levy

Beekeeper board members of ApiNZ outline why a commodity levy on honey is needed.

Published in Opinion
Thursday, 21 February 2019 10:56

Beekeepers baulk at honey levy

Jane Lorimer, president of NZ Beekeeping explains why she opposes the proposed commodity levy on honey.

Published in Opinion
Thursday, 24 January 2019 10:16

Beekeepers to vote for a commodity levy

Apiculture NZ is urging commercial beekeepers to vote for a commodity levy, with voting papers going out this month.

Published in General News
Friday, 18 January 2019 11:14

Big push on for honey sector levy

A major campaign is in its final stages to gain support for a commodity levy for the bee industry.

Published in General News
Monday, 26 November 2018 12:33

Honey not a gold rush for all

OPINION: Honey isn't the gold mine the media often sets it out to be.

Published in Opinion
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