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UID:1454-1730538000-1730550600@chchbeekeepers.org.nz
SUMMARY:Field Day
DESCRIPTION:9.00-9.30 help out on site- 9.30 start -12.30pm \nBeeline will be coming up in November – get your orders in asap. \n Phages \n Continuing our support of the research into phages that will help us in a battle to beat AFB \nWe have Danielle Kok from Canterbury University visiting and collecting soil samples from soil that is infront of your beehive. Members are encouraged to support this research into phages that is being carried out by Danielle and \nDr Heather Hendrickson \nAssociate Professor in Microbiology\, University of Canterbury and \nPresident\, Te Manatōpū Mātai Koiora Moroiti | The New Zealand Microbiological Society. \n  \nUnderstanding the part that phages play in stopping the spread of AFB will help us to eliminate AFB. \n  \nPlease bring a sample of soil and bee debris to be collected before the meeting. \nBee debris or soil can be placed in zip lock baggies or small jars with your registration number and name on it. Danielle will be in the carpark to collect the samples. We don’t want any sample with potential AFB on our hive site of course so the the collection point will be at the gate in the carpark please. \n 
URL:https://chchbeekeepers.org.nz/event/field-day-13/
LOCATION:Club\, 681 Cashmere Road\, Christchurch\, Canterbury\, 8025\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Club day
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241207T090000
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UID:1475-1733562000-1733574600@chchbeekeepers.org.nz
SUMMARY:Field Day
DESCRIPTION:Xmas Field Day\nSaturday 7th of December 2024\nEarly bees 9.00-9.30am (we need help with tidying at the back of the top shed).\nXmas welcome and what to do in Dec /Jan our next meeting is on the second Saturday of\nJan 11th at 9.00am. \nProgramme:\nTanya from NZ Beeswax is here to help with supplies of gear and to answer treatment\nquestions for members. Orders to be in by Wednesday 4th December\ntanya@nzbeeswax.co.nz Direct Dial: Cell 021 02360623\nWe always enjoy celebrating our Xmas together and will be supplying a BBQ and Xmas\nCake. We love to have everyone contributing to a little plate of something to share with\nothers for a light lunch. Thank you to all of our regulars who know how much it is\nappreciated.\nThere is a nuc raffle to be won on the day. $2.00 a ticket or 3 for $5.00.\nSoil samples drop box will be at the sign in-area. Please keep donating your sealed and\nlabelled samples for us to get to Heather and Danelle for the research into Phages to help\nstop AFB. \nFor Sale we have a number of items:\nChristmas Special- $5.00 Flat pack ¾ box\nJars-250gm $30.00 for 50\nSticky boards $2.00 a board\nA wiring frame demonstration -Lindsay Moir… we have some wiring boards for hire.\nSubs are due\, please contact Yvonne if you have any queries.
URL:https://chchbeekeepers.org.nz/event/field-day-14/
LOCATION:Club\, 681 Cashmere Road\, Christchurch\, Canterbury\, 8025\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Club day
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250111T090000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250111T123000
DTSTAMP:20260517T014617
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SUMMARY:
DESCRIPTION:9am start for site work. \nHOVER FLY TALK (Bob from Lincoln Research) in January. Find out the effect Hover Fly has on wasps.\nWe will be discussing what equipment is needed to take honey off and extraction options available through the club.
URL:https://chchbeekeepers.org.nz/event/1499/
LOCATION:Club\, 681 Cashmere Road\, Christchurch\, Canterbury\, 8025\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Club day
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250201T090000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250201T123000
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UID:1507-1738400400-1738413000@chchbeekeepers.org.nz
SUMMARY:Field Day
DESCRIPTION:Program… \nWasp control .\n\nWater… for your bees.\n\nHoney spinning demo.\n\nBBQ.. bring a plate to share.\n\nOpen hives weather permitting.\n\nQuestion time..
URL:https://chchbeekeepers.org.nz/event/field-day-15/
LOCATION:Club\, 681 Cashmere Road\, Christchurch\, Canterbury\, 8025\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Club day
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250301T090000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250301T123000
DTSTAMP:20260517T014617
CREATED:20250224T102030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250226T204229Z
UID:1523-1740819600-1740832200@chchbeekeepers.org.nz
SUMMARY:Field Day
DESCRIPTION:Early meeting for clean up on site.  Volunteers needed to help with cleanup which will include sweeping/mopping Bathroom and sweeping seats etc.  Also help in the garden  spreading mulch. More red bricks are needed so if you have any  to spare bring them along. \nHoney tasting – how do you know what you have….try some of the Club honey. \nVarroa treatments and testing. Have you done this yet and with what??? \nSticky boards for sale – 3 for $5. \nTania from NZ Beeswax will be up with varroa treatments as well as gear to sell. Get you’re orders in early. Remember this is freight free as Tania will bring it to the club site on 1st March.
URL:https://chchbeekeepers.org.nz/event/field-day-16/
LOCATION:Club\, 681 Cashmere Road\, Christchurch\, Canterbury\, 8025\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Club day
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250405T090000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250405T123000
DTSTAMP:20260517T014617
CREATED:20250226T204401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250330T092800Z
UID:1527-1743843600-1743856200@chchbeekeepers.org.nz
SUMMARY:Field Day
DESCRIPTION:Gadget Day……This is YOUR day…have you made something ..did it work..NO then bring it along so others can give input and it might work…this is where like minded beeks solve problems.\nYes …things that work for you..have improvements being made or do you want help. \nAFB course …yes its Free but check with Lindsay if you want it credited to your name. \nBBQ ..please bring a plate of food to share. \nMAY CLUB DAY….last meeting for the season….June/July winter shut down but remember to check your BEES.\nHoney show…bring your honey samples along. \nNO VISIT FROM …Beeline or NZBeeswax….But you can phone your orders in. \nAGM…16TH August at 1pm at ST PATRICKS SCHOOL Hall …same place as last year.\nlooking for Committee \,Treasurer\,Vice President.\nBrian from Beeline will attend so get your orders in early.
URL:https://chchbeekeepers.org.nz/event/field-day-17/
LOCATION:Club\, 681 Cashmere Road\, Christchurch\, Canterbury\, 8025\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Club day
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250503T090000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250503T123000
DTSTAMP:20260517T014617
CREATED:20250226T204520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T031523Z
UID:1529-1746262800-1746275400@chchbeekeepers.org.nz
SUMMARY:Field Day
DESCRIPTION:Final club day for the season. \nHoney Show Judge – Lindsay Moir \nAll members\, novice and experienced\, can participate in the Honey Show. Follow the rules posted\, to be in to win one of the two Club Shields -the 2025 Novice or the Experienced Beekeepers Club Shield. Prizes to be announced later. \nA shield is awarded to the entrant with the most points overall and a novice shield is awarded to a first or second year beekeeper. (This must be stated at the time). \nGeneral Rules: \n• Members may only have one entry per class. If required\, guidance will be given as to which class your entry should be exhibited in. The judges decision will be final.\n• Exhibits must be delivered at least 10 minutes prior to the start of the judging.\n• Liquid and creamed honey must be in standard 500 gm square”round” plastic jars with white lids.\n• No labels on jars.\n• Only exhibits from Financial members will be accepted.\n• Write your initials (which may be on a small sticky label) on the BASE of the exhibit. \nClasses: \n1. Dark honey creamed\n2. Dark honey liquid\n3. Light honey creamed\n4. Light honey liquid\n5. Wax blocks 500 gm minimum weight\n6. Mead 750 ml clear glass bottle \nDetails of each class \n1 & 3. Dark creamed honey or light creamed honey\nThe entrant is to decide which class to enter.\nThe judge will take notice of flavour\, colour\, fineness of grain and freedom from foreign material. Please remember to obtain standard show jars. The reason for this uniformity is that different types of jars have varying light densities depending on the thickness of the glass. \n2 & 4. Light liquid honey or dark liquid honey the same criteria as above. \n5. Wax\nEach exhibit must be at least 500gms in weight and from this season. It must be presented as tipped from the mould; points will be lost for chipping or scraping.\nThe Judge will look for colour\, texture and purity. No restriction as to the shape of the mould.\nEntrants are advised not to heat wax in iron or enamel containers as this can discolour the wax\, for preference use an aluminium container. Do not overheat the wax; strain through stocking or similar; cool very slowly as this makes for uniformity of texture and freedom from cracking. Avoid propolis as this tends to darken the wax. Pure bees wax only to be used. One tea-spoon of vinegar helps to clarify wax. \n6. Mead 750 ml clear glass bottle with removable cork or screw top.\nNo labels on bottle.\nWrite your initials (which may be on a small sticky label) on the BASE of the exhibit.
URL:https://chchbeekeepers.org.nz/event/field-day-18/
LOCATION:Club\, 681 Cashmere Road\, Christchurch\, Canterbury\, 8025\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Club day
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250802T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250802T123000
DTSTAMP:20260517T014617
CREATED:20250430T215143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T215143Z
UID:1552-1754127000-1754137800@chchbeekeepers.org.nz
SUMMARY:Field Day
DESCRIPTION:Field Days
URL:https://chchbeekeepers.org.nz/event/field-day-19/
LOCATION:Club\, 681 Cashmere Road\, Christchurch\, Canterbury\, 8025\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Club day
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250906T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250906T140000
DTSTAMP:20260517T014617
CREATED:20250430T215332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T205547Z
UID:1555-1757151000-1757167200@chchbeekeepers.org.nz
SUMMARY:Field Day
DESCRIPTION:Opening the hives – purpose and what we’re looking for.\nBox and frame maintenance – cleaning\, painting\, rewiring\, and foundation types (hands-on activity\, everyone welcome to help).\nNZBees wax orders – make sure you’ve placed yours. Tanya will bring them (freight free).\nBBQ – please bring a plate of food to share.
URL:https://chchbeekeepers.org.nz/event/field-day-20/
LOCATION:Club\, 681 Cashmere Road\, Christchurch\, Canterbury\, 8025\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Club day
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251011T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251011T123000
DTSTAMP:20260517T014617
CREATED:20250430T215433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T084231Z
UID:1557-1760175000-1760185800@chchbeekeepers.org.nz
SUMMARY:Field Day
DESCRIPTION:Because last weekend was so wet\, the Club Day has been moved to this Saturday\, the 11th. We’ll start at 9:30 a.m. and go through until everyone heads home to check their hives. If possible\, the Hive Master will demonstrate how to make a split on one of the hives. \nSee you then!
URL:https://chchbeekeepers.org.nz/event/field-day-21/
LOCATION:Club\, 681 Cashmere Road\, Christchurch\, Canterbury\, 8025\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Club day
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251101T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251101T123000
DTSTAMP:20260517T014617
CREATED:20250430T215532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T215532Z
UID:1559-1761989400-1762000200@chchbeekeepers.org.nz
SUMMARY:Field Day
DESCRIPTION:Field Days
URL:https://chchbeekeepers.org.nz/event/field-day-22/
LOCATION:Club\, 681 Cashmere Road\, Christchurch\, Canterbury\, 8025\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Club day
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251206T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251206T123000
DTSTAMP:20260517T014617
CREATED:20250430T215624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251129T202030Z
UID:1561-1765013400-1765024200@chchbeekeepers.org.nz
SUMMARY:Field Day - Christmas Edition!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our final Field Day of the year as we celebrate with a festive Christmas BBQ. Please bring a Christmas plate to share. \nWe’ll also be running a raffle for a nuc — tickets are $5.00 each. \nWhat’s Happening on the Day\nVarroa Monitoring DemonstrationsLearn several methods for checking your hives\, including: \n\nUsing sticky boards (and how to make them)\nSugar shake testing\nAlcohol wash monitoring\n\nSpecial Guest: Tania from NZ BeeswaxTania will be on-site with supplies. Get in touch with her beforehand if you’d like to pre-order anything. \nFrame Cleaning DemoLee will be demonstrating her steamer setup for efficient frame cleaning. \nCraft CornerMake your own candles for Christmas gifts and enjoy a range of bee-themed festive crafts. \n\nLooking Ahead\nOur January Field Day will be held on the second Saturday\, as always — January 10th at 9:30am.
URL:https://chchbeekeepers.org.nz/event/field-day-23/
LOCATION:Club\, 681 Cashmere Road\, Christchurch\, Canterbury\, 8025\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Club day
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260110T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260110T123000
DTSTAMP:20260517T014617
CREATED:20250430T215708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T221232Z
UID:1563-1768037400-1768048200@chchbeekeepers.org.nz
SUMMARY:Field Day
DESCRIPTION:No doubt many of you are asking the same question:“Why are my bees doing that?” \nIt has been another challenging season\, with changing weather patterns and unpredictable conditions. While we cannot control the weather\, we can prepare for what comes next – especially the upcoming honey flow. \nCome along to the club meeting and get answers from experienced members who have been there and done that. It is a great opportunity to learn\, share experiences\, and make sure your hives are ready for the season ahead. \nSee you Saturday.
URL:https://chchbeekeepers.org.nz/event/field-day-24/
LOCATION:Club\, 681 Cashmere Road\, Christchurch\, Canterbury\, 8025\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Club day
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260214T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260214T123000
DTSTAMP:20260517T014617
CREATED:20250430T215751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T091709Z
UID:1565-1771061400-1771072200@chchbeekeepers.org.nz
SUMMARY:Field Day
DESCRIPTION:We’re pleased to let members know that Brian from Beeline Supplies will be joining us at our club field day on 14 February 2026. \nBrian will be bringing a selection of beekeeping equipment and varroa treatments\, along with exclusive specials for club members\, both for pre-order and on the day. \nMember Pre-Order Specials (15% off)\n\nPink semi-vented suitsUse code: PRETTY IN PINK\n3-layer jacketsUse code: 3 LAYER JACKET CBK\n\nOn-the-Day Specials\n\n20% off 3-layer gloves (limited sizes)\nOther gloves: $20 per pair\n20-litre pail with honey gate and double sieve (extendable handles): $65\nDrip trays (complete): $38\nPlus more available on the day\n\nWebsite Orders – Delivered to the Field Day (Freight Free)\nMembers are welcome to place orders via the website and have them brought to the field day at no extra cost. \nHow to order: \n\nProceed to checkout on the website\nSelect Pick up in store under Payment Method\nIn the Notes section\, please write: “Bring to the club”\n\n🗓 Order cut-off date: 11 February 2026 \n👉 Visit: www.beelinesupplies.co.nz \nWe’re grateful to Brian for supporting our club and look forward to seeing members take advantage of these great offers on the day.
URL:https://chchbeekeepers.org.nz/event/field-day-25/
LOCATION:Club\, 681 Cashmere Road\, Christchurch\, Canterbury\, 8025\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Club day
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260307T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260307T123000
DTSTAMP:20260517T014617
CREATED:20250430T215837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T215837Z
UID:1567-1772875800-1772886600@chchbeekeepers.org.nz
SUMMARY:Field Day
DESCRIPTION:Field Days
URL:https://chchbeekeepers.org.nz/event/field-day-26/
LOCATION:Club\, 681 Cashmere Road\, Christchurch\, Canterbury\, 8025\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Club day
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260411T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260411T123000
DTSTAMP:20260517T014617
CREATED:20250430T215918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260404T094938Z
UID:1569-1775899800-1775910600@chchbeekeepers.org.nz
SUMMARY:2026 Honey Show & Gadget Day
DESCRIPTION:Honey Show\nThe Honey Show will be held at the Club Site on Sat April 11th 2026\, so do come along and enter your hive products. \nAll members\, novice and experienced\, can participate in the Honey Show. Follow the rules posted\, to be in to win one of the two Club Shields -the Novice or the Experienced Beekeepers Club Shield. Prizes to be announced later. \nA shield is awarded to the entrant with the most points overall and a novice shield is awarded to a first or second year beekeeper. (This must be stated at the time). \nGeneral Rules: \n• Members may only have one entry per class. If required\, guidance will be given as to which class your entry should be exhibited in. The judges decision will be final.\n• Exhibits must be delivered at least 10 minutes prior to the start of the judging.\n• Liquid and creamed honey must be in standard 500 gm square”round” plastic jars with white lids.\n• No labels on jars.\n• Only exhibits from Financial members will be accepted.\n• Write your initials (which may be on a small sticky label) on the BASE of the exhibit. \nClasses: \n1. Dark honey creamed\n2. Dark honey liquid\n3. Light honey creamed\n4. Light honey liquid\n5. Wax blocks 500 gm minimum weight\n6. Mead 750 ml clear glass bottle \nDetails of each class \n1 & 3. Dark creamed honey or light creamed honey\nThe entrant is to decide which class to enter.\nThe judge will take notice of flavour\, colour\, fineness of grain and freedom from foreign material. Please remember to obtain standard show jars. The reason for this uniformity is that different types of jars have varying light densities depending on the thickness of the glass. \n2 & 4. Light liquid honey or dark liquid honey the same criteria as above. \n5. Wax\nEach exhibit must be at least 250gms in weight and from this season. It must be presented as tipped from the mould; points will be lost for chipping or scraping.\nThe Judge will look for colour\, texture and purity. No restriction as to the shape of the mould.\nEntrants are advised not to heat wax in iron or enamel containers as this can discolour the wax\, for preference use an aluminium container. Do not overheat the wax; strain through stocking or similar; cool very slowly as this makes for uniformity of texture and freedom from cracking. Avoid propolis as this tends to darken the wax. Pure bees wax only to be used. One tea-spoon of vinegar helps to clarify wax. \n6. Mead 750 ml clear glass bottle with removable cork or screw top.\nNo labels on bottle.\nWrite your initials (which may be on a small sticky label) on the BASE of the exhibit. \nGadget Day\nHave you made something for beekeeping\, or been gifted a gadget and wondered… did it actually work? \nGot an idea or a project on the go\, but not quite there yet? Bring it along. This is a great chance to get input\, ideas\, and a bit of guidance from others. \nDon’t keep it to yourself — whether it’s a success\, a failure\, or still a work in progress\, there’s plenty to learn and share. \nGadget Day is all about helping each other\, learning from mistakes\, and having a bit of fun along the way. \nCome along\, share what you’ve got\, and see what others have been working on — you might be surprised what you pick up.
URL:https://chchbeekeepers.org.nz/event/field-day-27/
LOCATION:Club\, 681 Cashmere Road\, Christchurch\, Canterbury\, 8025\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Club day,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260502T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260502T123000
DTSTAMP:20260517T014617
CREATED:20250430T220006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T195305Z
UID:1571-1777714200-1777725000@chchbeekeepers.org.nz
SUMMARY:Last Club Day of the Season – Saturday 2nd May
DESCRIPTION:We’re hoping for good weather so we can run a special mead-making demonstration using your own honey. Nick will be showing members how to turn their honey into mead and get even more enjoyment from the products their bees produce. \nPreparing Your Hives for Winter\nNow is the time to winter down your hives — some beekeepers have already started. We’ll be discussing: \n\nHave your treatments been completed and checked?\nAre food supplies sufficient for winter?\nShould you move your hive to get more sunshine?\nWhat should you be doing now to avoid winter losses?\n\nWe’ll also inspect the hives on site\, see what’s happening\, and talk through any issues. If things are looking a bit worrying\, don’t panic — come along and we’ll help you make a plan. \nNeed Help? Bring Your Questions\nThere are no guest speakers this month\, which means more time for members to ask questions\, share experiences\, and get practical advice. \nAlso Happening on the Day\n\nRaffle tickets available (cash only – no credit)\nCommittee nominations will be open on site\n\nLooking Ahead\nPlease note the AGM will be held in August. More details will be shared closer to the date. \nWe look forward to seeing you there for a great final Club Day of the season.
URL:https://chchbeekeepers.org.nz/event/field-day-28/
LOCATION:Club\, 681 Cashmere Road\, Christchurch\, Canterbury\, 8025\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Club day
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