APINZ CONFERENCE 2022 PROGRAMME
Please note the programme is subject to change.
Wednesday 29 June
| WEDNESDAY 29 JUNE | |||||
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| TIME | EVENT | VENUE | TIME | EVENT | VENUE |
| 8.45am to 4.30pm | 3rd NZ SCIENCE SYMPOSIUM What research is the New Zealand science community doing on honey bees and bee products? What are the science challenges in apiculture and how does research in New Zealand align with these industry needs? Please note: This is not part of the Conference and there is an additional charge for attendance. Programme and abstracts can be viewed here. | Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre This research symposium is primarily for scientists to present, inform and understand the honey bee research landscape in New Zealand. To attend, and or submit a research abstract, please go here | 8.30am to 5.00pm | PROFESSIONAL LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT DAY Hosted by ApiNZ's Education and Skills Focus Group The Development Day provides a range of courses relevant to industry skill requirements including QMS, Food Safety in Honey – RMP Awareness – Asure Quality, and Profitable Training solutions for your business. To find out more go here Please note: This is not part of the ApiNZ Conference and a separate fee applies. | Tait Venue Centre, 245 Wooldridge Road, Christchurch |
| 2.00pm to 5.00pm | Conference registrations open | Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre | |||
| 6.00pm to 8.00pm | Roast Dinner Buffet Sponsored by Ecrotek | Te Pae | |||
Thursday 30 June
| THURSDAY 30 JUNE | |||
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| TIME | TOPIC | SPEAKER/VENUE | |
| 7.30am | Registrations & Exhibition Booths open | ||
| 8.30am to 8.55am | Mihi Whakatau & Conference Opening | Bruce Wills, Chair ApiNZ Andrew Turner, Christchurch Deputy Mayor | |
| 8.55am to 9.05am | Opening Address | Ray Smith, director general MPI | |
| 9.05am to 9.10am | Premium Sponsor Address | Alex Turnbull, chief executive Manuka Health | |
| 9.10am to 9.40am | What is killing our bees (and what can we do about it)? | Dr Jamie Ellis Keynote International Speaker, USA | |
| 9.40am to 10.15am | NZ Panel discussion with Jamie Ellis on bee pests and diseases in NZ | Dr Pike Stahlmann-Brown, principal economist and research priority area leader at Manaaki Whenua - Landcare Research Dr Phil Lester, professor in ecology and entomology at Victoria University of Wellington | |
| 10.15am to 10.45am | MORNING TEA - sponsored by Egmont Honey | ||
| 10.45am to 11.15am | Varroa anatomy: Why it matters to your bees | Dr Sammy Ramsey, Keynote International Speaker, USA | |
| 11.15am to 12.00pm | NZ Panel discussion with Dr Sammy Ramsey on varroa in NZ | Dr Michelle Taylor, research scientist, Plant & Food Research Dr James Sainsbury, leader of Plant & Food Research's Bee Biology and Productivity Team | |
| 12.00pm to 1.00pm | LUNCH | ||
| ApiNZ National Honey Competition Awards Ceremony Sponsored by Kiwi Labels Limited. | |||
| 1.00pm to 2.30pm | Plenary continues | ||
| 1.00pm to 1.45pm | Protecting the term Mānuka for Aotearoa NZ | Kristen Kohere-Soutar, Executive Chair, Te Pitau Tony Wright, Director Te Pitau | |
| 1.45pm to 2.30pm | Climate Change & Carbon Reduction for apiculture in New Zealand – Threat or Opportunity? Why climate change and the move to a low carbon economy matters for the NZ apiculture industry, and how can we all do our part. Gain an understanding of: • the environmental impacts of climate change on our industry and the external pressures for change, including customer and market drivers; • latest guidance, tools and other suggestions to measure and reduce your environmental impact; and • learnings and practical suggestions from others on where to focus and how they are making a difference. This session will share insights from market operators and different sized beekeepers, as well as learnings from Comvita’s sustainability journey. | Erin Swanson, sustainability programme lead, Comvita | |
| 2.30pm to 3.00pm | AFTERNOON TEA - sponsored by Egmont Honey | ||
| 3.00pm to 3.45pm | Science Discussion and Panel | Seminar 1 | Seminar 2 |
| Auditorium Queen Breeding - From the cutting edge to the field Panel includes: Professor Peter Dearden, Department of Biochemistry, University of Otago Dr Gertje Petersen, Consultant, AbacusBio Dr James Sainsbury, leader of Plant & Food Research's Bee Biology and Productivity team Rae Butler, Commercial Bee Breeder, Bee Smart Breeding | Conway 3 and 4 What makes a winning honey? Tips and insights into what makes a winning honeys from the National Honey Judges Maureen Conquer and Claudine McCormick. | ApiNZ Theatre Technology and Business Soapbox Find out about the latest exciting innovation and developments in the honey industry Applications being considered. Find out more here. |
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| 3.45pm to 4.30pm | Science Discussion and Panel | Seminar | |
| Auditorium Enhancing the value of Aotearoa’s Monofloral Honeys Hear about the work and aims of the High Value Nutrition- project focused on discovering more about prominent native monofloral honeys including kānuka rata, rewarewa and kamahi. The project aims to identify scientifically-validated factors aimed at differentiating some of our other important, but lesser-known, native honeys. Presentation by Plant & Food, followed by panel discussion. Panel includes the HVN Project team: Aaron McCallion, Executive Director Waka Digital John Van Klink, scientist at the New Zealand Institute for Plant & Food Research (PFR) | Conway 3 and 4 After the boom - how does the industry build back sustainably? Interactive session covering presentation from the Sustainable Food & Fibre Futures Fund project team mapping a sustainable future for the NZ honey sector & seeking feedback. Panel includes the SFFF Project team: Cerasela Stancu, Sustainability Director at EnviroStrat Brendan Hoare, founder of BuyPureNZ Phil Edmonds, Senior Policy Analyst, ApiNZ | ||
| 4.45pm to 6.30pm | NZ Beeswax Trade Buzz Swarm In function to be held in Trade Buzz Arena | All delegates are encouraged to attend. | |
| 5pm | Science Poster session | ||
| 6.15pm to 7.00pm | ApiNZ Board & Member function | Open to all ApiNZ members and guests | |
Friday 1 July
| FRIDAY 1 JULY | ||
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| TIME | TOPIC | SPEAKER/VENUE |
| 7.30am | Registration & Exhibition Booths open | Te Pae |
| 8.00am to 9.15am | ApiNZ AGM | Apiculture NZ Board |
| 9.15am to 10am | How to Fight a Pollinator Pandemic: understanding the mysterious tropilaelaps mite | Dr Sammy Ramsey Keynote International Speaker, USA |
| 10am to 10.30am | MORNING TEA - sponsored by Egmont Honey | |
| 10.30am to 11.15pm | Recognising and addressing queen events | Dr Jamie Ellis Keynote International Speaker, USA |
| 11.15am to 12.00pm | Having a tough time? It's ok to ask for help. Hear from Mike King, New Zealand mental health advocate, television personality, and former comedian about his own experience with mental illness, addiction and depression with the aim to forever change the way people feel, think, talk and behave in relation to mental health. | Mike King Ambassador for I am Hope Charity |
| 12.00pm to 1.00pm | LUNCH | |
| 12.35pm to 1.00pm | ApiNZ National Photo Competition Awards Ceremony Sponsored by NZ Beeswax | |
| 1.00pm to 2.30pm | Plenary continues | |
| 1.00 - 1.45pm | How can we ensure New Zealand honey sustains its premium prices? Lessons from the New Zealand export sector | Facilitator: John Hartnell Campbell Naish (UMFHA) Rhys Griffiths (Deer Industry NZ) |
| 1.45pm to 2.30pm | AFB Update | Clifton King, national compliance manager, AFB |
| 2.30pm to 3.00pm | AFTERNOON TEA - sponsored by Egmont Honey | |
| 3.00pm to 3.45pm | Panel Discussion | Seminar |
| Auditorium MPI panel discussion and update for the apiculture industry Your opportunity to hear from MPI on a range of topics from food safety, market access to the mānuka honey science definition with time for questions and discussion on any MPI-related matters. MPI panel includes: Market Access - Ursula Egan Verification/Compliance - Nathan Limmer Manuka Honey Science Definition - Evan Brenton-Rule Cost Recovery - Sam Warburton | Conway 3 and 4 The Southern Beekeeper Discussion Group – successful collaboration in practice & an update Project CleanHive The Southern Beekeeper Discussion Group has been operating for 20 years, successfully bringing together commercial beekeepers from the lower South Island ( Ashburton to Invercargill) to discuss issues and collectively provide answers and to identify opportunities for members to pursue, both individually and collaboratively. Hear from the Group on how and why it was set up and how it operates plus what the outcomes are, both for individuals and group projects. It is a great model for other regions to consider. The speakers will also talk about Project CleanHive which trialled the use of qPCR technology for early detection of AFB. Discussion Group members: John Scandrett (Secretariat) Peter Ward (Alpine Honey) |
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| 3.45pm to 4.35pm | Plenary session: International speakers panel | |
| An informal discussion with both Dr Jamie Ellis and Dr Sammy Ramsey to have an open discussion on any of the topics raised in their key note presentations, including an opportunity to answer any questions. | Dr Jamie Ellis Keynote international speaker, USA Dr Sammy Ramsey Keynote international speaker, USA |
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| 6.30pm arrival to be seated at 7.00pm | Gala dinner and Awards night Sponsored by The Mānuka Collective | Dinner at Te Pae Charity Auction Major awards presentations |