Forms
You can fill out and submit the following forms online:
If you are new to beekeeping you must to complete this form.
There is no charge to register yourself as a beekeeper however all registered beekeepers are required to pay an AFB levy. You will be invoiced for this directly.
If you wish to amend your existing apiary information, this is best done via the online Apiary Database found on our homepage
Complete this form if you are transferring your apiary site to another beekeeper
Complete this form if you wish to cancel your beekeeper registration.
Complete this form if you need to cancel multiple apiary sites
If you have AFB you MUST complete this form
To apply for your DECA print, complete, sign and return this form to the address detailed at the top of the first page. You can also scan and email your completed form to apiary@asurequality.com
For a graphical explanation of how to become a DECA Holder, please click here.
All information relating to AFB Recognition training courses can be found here
Your Annual Disease Return (ADR) must be returned by 1 June each year and your Certificate of Inspection (COI) must be returned by 30 November each year
This document is available for downloading to assist beekeepers who are intending to either sell or purchase beehives.
Take the AFB 5 minute quiz
How well do you know what you need to know about AFB and beekeeping? Take our short quiz and find out.
Videos
Our videos cover everything from your legal obligations to how to recognise AFB, collecting cell and bee samples and more.
Symptoms
There’s a lot of good information here, telling you everything you need to know about recognising AFB: the visual symptoms, smell of AFB and more.
Inspection and Diagnosis
Successfully eliminate AFB by telling the difference between symptoms of AFB and other brood diseases in the hive. We tell you the best methods for inspecting your hives.
The Law
New Zealand beekeepers have a number of legal obligations that must be met regarding AFB disease. Read the shortened list in summary, here.
Elimination
Most hives become infected because bees, honey or equipment have been put into a hive from another hive that is infected with AFB. Lower your chances of an AFB infection by reading this section.
AFB Recognition Course Info
Find out when the next AFB Recognition and Competency Courses, or Refresher Courses are available. These are held throughout the year in various New Zealand locations across the South Island and North Island.
