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A new in-hive heat treatment is able to destroy the Varroa mite whilst keeping bees alive.

New Zealand's apiculture industry is still growing, according to a new report.

The Government is spending nearly $6 million to stop Australian beekeepers marketing their products as ‘mānuka’ honey.

Hundreds of beekeepers, packers and industry trade and suppliers will converge in Rotorua next month for Apiculture New Zealand’s national conference.

The honey market downturn has impacted the profitability of many beekeeping businesses, particularly those producing the non-manuka honeys, says Karin Kos, chief executive of Apiculture New Zealand.

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.