Events

All members and visitors welcome. Details to follow https://chchbeekeepers.org.nz/field-days/

Build Your Our Own Kitset Hive, beginners day. Contact Gordon Nairn 027 538 9568 to confirm your place. Bring your own lunch, and some tools, tea and coffee provided. $50.00 members $95.00 non-members Held at the Club site -Cashmere Rd

Timetable 10.00am Education, the following main topics will be covered: Swarm Control Splits 11.00am Opening of hives, please bring your beesuit/veil, no other equipment required 12.00pm Friendly chatter and socialising with a tea or coffee and barbeque, please bring a salad or plate of something you would like to share Note that Beeline will be […]

9 th March 8.30am - 3pm 23rd March 8.30am - 3pm $180.00 for both days Part One: Planning your Beekeeping for Pleasure or Profit ● What do you need to know before you begin ● Costs ● Your legal requirements ● Where’s best for your hives ● The time it takes to beekeep ● Plants […]

9 th March 8.30am - 3pm 23rd March 8.30am - 3pm $180.00 for both days Part Two: Building and creating the hive and equipment you need Build your hive ● Learn how to maintain it ● The best tools to use and why ● Products you need and what you do with them and where […]