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Welcome to the National Beekeepers' Association of New Zealand website

The NBA is the national representative organisation for the beekeeping industry of New Zealand.

Enjoy your visit to the site - and consider becoming a member.


Employment wanted - Chris Allen

Chris Allen is a professional Canadian beekeeper with 25+ years experience in all aspects of beekeeping. He's looking for a permanent position with a progressive beekeeping operation in New Zealand.

If you would like to find out more about Chris and his past work experience, please email him on beenatural@shaw.ca and he will send you a copy of his CV.


Media - need images of bees for bee week?

If you require high-res images of bees or beekeepers for bee week please email secretary@nba.org.nz or phone 04 4716254.


Kids - win with Bee Week!

Bee Week is 26-30 July and to celebrate we're giving one lucky kid the chance to win a fantastic 'bee' prize!

All Kiwi kids aged one to 12 are eligible to enter this colouring-in-competition.

And the prize is....(drum roll please)...

One copy of New Zealand author, Raymond Huber, Sting novel. Sting is a novel mix of animal fantasy, sci-fi and bee biology. Ziggy the honey bee is kidnapped by the human's army. He battles wasp and killer bees on the way to finding his family.


Fun for the kids in Bee Week

Keen to get the kids involved in Bee Week? Click here for some great facts on bees and click here for a fun (but tricky!) bee word game.


Bee Week 2010 - background document

15 July 2010

Bee Week 2010 is just around the corner! From 26-30 July we will be celebrating all things bees.

Click here to read a background document on Bee Week. This document is suitable for the general public and media interested in finding out more about Bee Week.

If you require further information or you want to help out with Bee Week call the NBA secretariat on 04 4716254 or email secretary@nba.org.nz.


Employment wanted - 14 July 2010 - Csaba Karman

Csaba Karman is a beekeeper living in Romania, age 31, who is currently looking for employment in an Apiary.

Csaba's experience is of 4 years and includes work with dadant, and warre systems. He has also worked with the city authorities in recovering swarms in urban areas. He believes this is an opportunity to gather important knowledge about beekeeping in other societies, and also that NZ is an example of a healthy, functioning society, where work and dedication is truly appreciated.

For more information please contact Csaba on: csaba.karman@gmail.com


Employment wanted - 05 July 2010

Dmitry, 40 years old, Russian, from Kazakhstan, is looking for a beekeeping job in NZ. He has six years experience in the field.

E-mail d.radchenko@yahoo.com for a copy of his CV or for more information.


Bay of Plenty - discussion on proposed tutin standard

Where: Bureta Park Motor Inn Vale St. Tauranga - Kauri Room. Ask reception for directions

When: 1.45pm Tuesday 20th July

Guest speaker: Jim Sim from NZFSA

Why: The proposed standard for Tutin is currently under review. Submissions are due at the end of July so this is your chance to discuss the proposed standard and formulate informed comment.

Both members and non members are welcome.


Bee-utiful greeting cards

Boopino is a brand that specialises in greeting cards.They have some beautiful cards including a bee range which can be customised to suit.

They cost $2.80 each + gst and freight and there is no minimum order.

Contact Emma at Boopino on 09 482 0575 or emma@boopino.com to order your set of bee greeting cards now or visit www.boopino.com to view the range.

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