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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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