Apiarist's Advocate Pod
An audio version of the best of apiaristsadvocate.com's monthly content.
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Revised AFB Plan Gains Long-Awaited Ministerial Approval – Changes Expected in 2027
Going Green and Going Big
For Sale: Springbank Honey Assets to Hit the Market
September - Conference is Back Bay-by
Mānuka Certification Trademark Case Collapses in US
The Springbank Honey Saga
“We are in Business and We are Serious” – Honey and Bees NZ Board Elected
Our first 'in-person' guest! Nick Taylor, and: Nine Down to Seven – Honey & Bees Members to Choose Foundational Directors
A New Group with a New Name – will beekeepers swarm in?
Apiculture New Zealand Members Say ‘Yes’ to New Group, and Appoint Transitionary Leaders.
June 2026 – Apiculture New Zealand Members to Vote on Group’s Fate Again
Government Moves to Fund and Form an “Alliance” of Honey and Bee Groups
Sticky Subjects – Propolis markets, a new industry group balancing act, and Comvita analysis.
Fuel Shortage Highlights Need for Strong Beekeeper Advocacy
How Did We Get Here? Home to the highest value honey in the world, why are so many Kiwi honey businesses going bust?
March mid-month 'Addition': NZ’s Largest Beekeeping Business Forced into Receivership – “Sad”, “Frustrating” says Owner
A booming US market; A hornet response; and a major 'truck-up'.
What Should Beekeepers Expect to be Paid for their Honey this Year?
February 2026 – A honey season gone sideways, + much more...
SWOT’s Up – Apiculture Leaders’ Industry Analysis 2026
Put Out Your Traps – hornet surveillance takes on increased importance as temperatures rise
Room to Improve – Beekeepers Rally Against Challenging Conditions to Deliver for Kiwifruit Growers, but Failures Remain
Yellow Legged Hornet Response – Time to “Go Hard”