News release, March 10, 2017 The New Zealand Colony Loss and Survival Survey is an important tool in monitoring the health of honey bees, which are the lifeblood of New Zealand’s primary sector. “Not only does the honey bee provide us with a great source of natural food, it also plays a critical role as [...]
News release, March 3, 2017 Export revenue for New Zealand pure honey reached a record $315 million for the year ended 30 June 2016, up 35 per cent on the previous year, according to a report released by the Ministry for Primary Industries. This increase reflects value per kg rather than increased volume. “New Zealand’s [...]
Tutin is a neurotoxin present in tutu bushes which can make its way into honey and cause poisoning in humans. As tutin may be found in comb honey or extracted honey (under certain conditions) over the January to April months, it is timely to remind our industry of the risks. This backgrounder is part of [...]
Damaged beehives, bee losses, and difficulty in accessing isolated hives are just some of the challenges Upper South Island beekeepers have faced since the earthquake hit last week. “Like other primary producers, it’s been a hugely challenging time as local beekeepers deal with the fall-out from the earthquake, and our thoughts go out to all [...]
New chief executive of Apiculture NZ Karin Kos. The Board of Apiculture New Zealand has appointed Karin Kos as its chief executive, effective from late November 2016. Karin has a strong background in business communications going back 20 years, covering a variety of roles including senior communications and marketing positions for corporate, government [...]
The lucrative and rapidly expanding apiculture industry wants more Kiwis to become beekeepers. Industry peak body Apiculture New Zealand (ApiNZ) is working to reduce the industry’s reliance on skilled migrant labour, and encourage Kiwis into the industry. But without locally trained apiarists there remains a need to import skills from offshore. APiNZ is working closely [...]