Associations
Other associations that have connections to the beekeeping industry...
National Beekeepers' Association of New Zealand (NBA)
Active Manuka Honey Association (AMHA)
Purpose: “To develop and maintain for members the UMF brand as representing products for superior anti-bacterial applications.”
APIMONDIA
An International Federation of Beekeepers' Associations APIMONDIA exists to promote scientific, ecological, social and economic apicultural development in all countries and the cooperation of beekeepers` associations, scientific bodies and of individuals involved in apiculture worldwide. APIMONDIA also aims to put into practice every initiative that can contribute to improving apiculture practice and to rendering the obtained products profitable. A major objective of APIMONDIA is to facilitate the exchange of information and discussions. This is done by organising congresses, conferences and seminars where beekeepers, scientist, honey-traders and legislators meet to listen discuss and learn from one another.
Beekeeping in New Zealand
A link to Beekeeping in New Zealand
International Bee Research Association
IBRA is a charity working to increase awareness of the vital role of bees in the environment and to encourage the use of bees as wealth creators.
Business
Links to businesses that supply goods and services to beekeepers...
Assurequality Apiary Homepage
Assurequality's Apiculture business provides quality assurance services to the apiculture industry, both within New Zealand, in Asia and in Pacific Rim countries. In New Zealand, the business provides a management service for disease control strategies, export assurance and certification and pollination audits. It runs a disease management programme for New Zealand's National Beekeepers Association and carries out surveillance and emergency response contracts for MAF Biosecurity.
Beesrus
Supplier of honey and other bee products and pollination services.
Country Books
Country Books is a specialist online book store selling RARE BOOKS & ANTIQUARIAN BOOKS, especially on RURAL subjects. Catalogues can be emailed on LIVESTOCK, CROPS, BEEKEEPING, DOGS and POULTRY (including pigeons). Please view our range on the subject headings. Books can be purchased on line and we post worldwide. We are members of the International League Antiquarian Booksellers (ILAB) and can arrange valuations, and for binding and restoration work. John & Miriam Palmer 39 Rountree Street Christchurch 8041 New Zealand E-mail:
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Hire Hives
Keeping healthy happy organic bees is our specialty.
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Bee'z Thingz Ltd supply and service the beehives, take care of all details, call for advice.
Education
Sources of beekeeping education...
Agrichemical Manual website
This website provides instant access to a comprehensive, up-to-date database of agrichemicals that are available for use in New Zealand. It does not include home or garden formulations, veterinary chemicals, fertilisers or timber treatment products. Products are cross referenced by trade names, active ingredients, chemical groups and genre. Our advanced search facility also lets you select individual crops, weeds or pests to find the relevant product. Subscribers of the Agrichemical manual receive a twelve month subscription to the website. For those companies and individuals who would prefer to subscribe to the website only they can do so for NZ$55.00 plus GST per annum. Subscribers can elect to receive email alerts when new products are listed or existing products are updated. The website also includes the latest news and information from the agrichemical industry.
New Zealand Agrichemical Education Trust and the GROWSAFE Training Programme
The NZ Agrichemical Education Trust was formed in 1992 by the primary producer groups and aims to develop and maintain good practice standards of agrichemical use. Trustees and members now represent 21 industry organisations and Government agencies.
The GROWSAFE ® Training Programme aims to improve users’ and suppliers’ understanding of:
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The role of agrichemicals in the management of pests and diseases.
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Properties and mode of action of commonly used agrichemicals.
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Principles of safe, responsible and effective agrichemical application with minimal adverse impact on human, environmental and animal health.
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Potential impact of agrichemicals.
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Obligations and responsibilities of agrichemical users and suppliers.
Government
Links to websites run by government agencies that beekeepers may want to consult...
Biosecurity New Zealand
Biosecurity New Zealand is the lead agency in New Zealand's biosecurity system. It is tasked with a "whole of system" leadership role, encompassing economic, environmental, social and cultural outcomes. It also has international trade and animal welfare responsibilities.
Identification of wasps, bees and ants
Wasps, bees and ants (the order "Hymenoptera") differ from other insects by having two pairs of wings that are linked by a row of hooks, and by having a narrow "waist" that joins the abdomen to the thorax. The first segment of the abdomen is fused to the back of the thorax, so the part behind is not the whole abdomen — it is more strictly called the "gaster".
Insect Identification: A Basic Guide
A good source of informative pictures to help identify insects.
Manaaki Whenua - Landcare Research
Manaaki Whenua - Landcare Research is New Zealand's foremost environmental research organisation specialising in sustainable management of land resources optimising primary production, enhancing biodiversity, increasing the resource efficiency of businesses, and conserving and restoring the natural assets of our communities.
Ministry for the Environment
On this website you can find out about issues that affect the environment, environmental laws and treaties and the state of the environment. There's also information on what you can do for the environment, copies of our publications and information about our organisation, including job opportunities.
Specified bee products from all countries
Import Health Standard For The Importation Into New Zealand Of Specified Bee Products
Telford Rural Polytechnic
Welcome to New Zealand's only full time Certificate course in Apiculture. This course is designed for those who wish to pursue a career in the beekeeping industry or to further develop their interest in beekeeping. Telford Certificate in Apiculture Level 3 and the Telford Certificate in Queen Bee Rearing
The Hawke’s Bay Beehive Register webpage
The register records the presence of beehives on an orchard throughout the pollination season to minimise hive deaths because of agrichemical poisoning. The register is a cooperative venture between Pipfruit NZ, Hawke’s Bay Fruit Growers’ Association, the Hawke's Bay Pollination Association and Hawke's Bay Regional Council, and is jointly funded by the MAF Sustainable Farming Fund, Pipfruit NZ and the Regional Council. It has the support of the National Beekeepers Association and the bee industry group of Federated Farmers.
The New Zealand Food Safety Authority
The New Zealand Food Safety Authority:
- Protects and promotes public health and safety
- Facilitates access to markets for New Zealand food and food related products
Click here to view NZFSA Forms
The Swiss Bee Research Centre
The Swiss Bee Research Centre belongs to Agroscope Liebefeld-Posieux Research Station ALP in Liebefeld-Bern. The Swiss Bee Research Centre works in the frame on the federal agricultural research for the needs of Swiss beekeepers. It supplies scientific and technical know-how for the benefit of beekeepers and of all concerned.
The Varroa Agency Incorporated
The Varroa Agency Incorporated was formed at the beginning of 2005 to manage the National Varroa Pest Management Strategy. The Agency works closely with beekeepers and local authorities to manage the three aspects of its Pest Management Strategy – surveillance, movement control and education on keeping the South free of varroa. It can exercise powers under the Biosecurity Act to ensure implementation.
Research
Links to beekeeping research
AgResearch
New Zealand's largest Crown Research Institute - a combination of renowned research centres such as Ruakura, Grasslands, Wallaceville, Lincoln and Invermay but most importantly, individual scientists and teams whose work is at the heart of pastoral industries, food processing and innovative products that benefit all New Zealanders
HortResearch
HortResearch is a world-class fruit science company. We use our unique resources in fruit, plants and environmentally sustainable production systems to produce innovative fruit and food products. We assist industry by developing innovative solutions and future plans.
MAF Sustainable Farming Fund
Supporting rural communities to achieve economic, environmental and social sustainability. The purpose of the Sustainable Farming Fund (the Fund) is to support projects that will contribute to improving the financial and environmental performance of the land-based productive sectors.
Ministry of Research, Science & Technology
Our main responsibilities are to:
- manage the Government’s RS&T investment
- provide policy advice on RS&T issues
- encourage innovation and commercialisation of scientific and technological knowledge and ideas
- collaborate with other government organisations where RS&T intersects with their work
In all our activities we work towards our vision of science and technology transforming New Zealanders’ lives.
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