Apiculture New Zealand

02/07/2026

The New Zealand BeeKeeper journal WINTER EDITION OUT NOW!

This quick read has all you need to know about the new industry organisation and how to join up, yellow-legged hornet updates and info and some practical advice on siting your apiary.

READ IT HERE NOW: https://apinz.org.nz/the-new-zealand-beekeeper-journal-online/

01/04/2026

AUTUMN 2026 EDITION OF THE NZ BEEKEEPER JOURNAL OUT NOW!

This AFB Focus edition has the latest AFB detection figures and apiary stats from around the country. You'll also get further insights into last year's hive losses in the 2025 NZ Colony Loss Survey results, honey season news from the regions and thought-provoking ideas around beekeeping resilience in a changing climate.

START READING HERE NOW: https://apinz.org.nz/the-new-zealand-beekeeper-journal-online/

18/01/2026

SUMMER JOURNAL OUT NOW!
In this issue of The New Zealand BeeKeeper get a yellow-legged hornet update from the frontlines, learn more about the National Apiculture Surveillance Programme, meet a beekeeper who's been mentoring others for longer than some of us have been able to spell "bee", and take a moment to stop and smell the flowers.

READ IT HERE NOW: https://apinz.org.nz/the-new-zealand-beekeeper-journal-online/

Sign up for free to get our quarterly journal email: https://apinz.org.nz/nz-beekeeper-signup/

23/12/2025

19/12/2025

The $12m funding boost to fight the yellow legged hornet, announced by Minister Hoggard today, is great news for all 7000+ Kiwi beekeepers.

The Government has announced additional funding to support efforts to eradicate yellow-legged hornet in Auckland, following detections on the North Shore earlier this year.

27/11/2025

HELP US ERADICATE THE YELLOW-LEGGED HORNET
New factsheets produced by Biosecurity NZ and NZBB are now available with surveillance and trapping advice and FAQs specifically for beekeepers:

Beekeeper FAQs:
https://www.mpi.govt.nz/dmsdocument/70857-Yellow-legged-hornet-FAQ-for-beekeepers
Surveillance guide:
https://www.mpi.govt.nz/dmsdocument/70854-Looking-for-yellow-legged-hornet-nests-beekeepers-guide-to-surveillance-factsheet
Trapping advice:
https://www.mpi.govt.nz/dmsdocument/70855-Protecting-hives-from-yellow-legged-hornet-beekeepers-action-guide-to-trapping-fact-sheet
Daily detection updates:
https://www.mpi.govt.nz/biosecurity/exotic-pests-and-diseases-in-new-zealand/active-biosecurity-responses-to-pests-and-diseases/yellow-legged-hornet-sightings-in-auckland-in-2025