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It’s Conservation Week next month. You can celebrate by showing your backyard some love, through getting involved in activities and events either in your own backyard or in our big New Zealand backyard.
Do you have a conservation event that you’d like to have featured on our website? List… View moreIt’s Conservation Week next month. You can celebrate by showing your backyard some love, through getting involved in activities and events either in your own backyard or in our big New Zealand backyard.
Do you have a conservation event that you’d like to have featured on our website? List it here: List your event
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Whangarei District Council received reports of a hoax letter hand delivered to residents in the Tamaterau area, asking for $15 payment to the Council for water leak repairs.
This letter is a hoax and residents are advised not to make payment.
This matter has been referred to the Police who have … View moreWhangarei District Council received reports of a hoax letter hand delivered to residents in the Tamaterau area, asking for $15 payment to the Council for water leak repairs.
This letter is a hoax and residents are advised not to make payment.
This matter has been referred to the Police who have asked that anybody receiving one of these letters, should please enclose it in an envelope and drop it off at Whangarei District Council attention David Palmer, with their name and address on the back.
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Whether you want 1 or 1000 hives, beekeeping can be a hugely rewarding hobby. Beehives take time, and they need to be managed carefully, so before you get any hives, you should think about what you want to gain, and what you are willing to put in.
Read, read, read!
Buy or borrow a few good … View moreWhether you want 1 or 1000 hives, beekeeping can be a hugely rewarding hobby. Beehives take time, and they need to be managed carefully, so before you get any hives, you should think about what you want to gain, and what you are willing to put in.
Read, read, read!
Buy or borrow a few good beekeeping books. Practical Beekeeping in New Zealand is a good book to start with.
When to start?
Now! The best time to start a beehive is in the spring. This is when bees are just starting to get busy.
Consider your equipment
If you want your equipment to last it is worth paying a little more for better quality gear that will not fall apart or break. Our $99 Starter Hive is a great place to start – it’s pre-assembled and ready to go.
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