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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260110T093000
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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:20251206T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251206T123000
DTSTAMP:20260419T023452
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:20251101T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251101T123000
DTSTAMP:20260419T023452
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:20251018T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251018T140000
DTSTAMP:20260419T023452
CREATED:20250903T210312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T210312Z
UID:1615-1760779800-1760796000@chchbeekeepers.org.nz
SUMMARY:Beeginners Day
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to start your beekeeping hobby the right way!This is a hands-on practical course\, so please bring: \n\nBattery drill with 2x square drive bits\nHammer\nYour own lunch (tea and coffee provided)\n\nCost: \n\n$50.00 (club members)\n$95.00 (non-members – includes club membership)\n\nPayment:Online to the Club – 03-0767-0323307Please include your name and phone number in the payment details. \nOther details: \n\nPostponement (if wet) will be advised by phone.\nBookings are limited – first in\, first secured.
URL:https://chchbeekeepers.org.nz/event/beeginners-day/
LOCATION:Club\, 681 Cashmere Road\, Christchurch\, Canterbury\, 8025\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251011T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251011T123000
DTSTAMP:20260419T023452
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:20250928T090000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250928T140000
DTSTAMP:20260419T023452
CREATED:20250903T205954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T210106Z
UID:1611-1759050000-1759068000@chchbeekeepers.org.nz
SUMMARY:Club Stall – Riccarton Rotary Market
DESCRIPTION:The club will be running a stall at the Riccarton Rotary Market.We need members to help set up the display and talk with the public about how we can support bee survival. \nIf you’re able to help\, please contact Jeff Gibson – 027 240 8179.
URL:https://chchbeekeepers.org.nz/event/club-stall-riccarton-rotary-market/
LOCATION:165 Racecourse Road\, Broomfield\, Christchurch 8042\, 165 Racecourse Road\, Christchurch\, 8042\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250906T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250906T140000
DTSTAMP:20260419T023452
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:20250901T080000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250930T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T023452
CREATED:20250430T220345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T220345Z
UID:1573-1756713600-1759251600@chchbeekeepers.org.nz
SUMMARY:Bee Aware Month
DESCRIPTION:This annual education campaign\, run by Apiculture New Zealand\, is all about sharing with New Zealanders some basic things everyone can do to help improve bee health. We want to encourage Kiwis to plant more trees for bees\, to use garden sprays safely\, or not at all\, and to buy local honey. \nEvery year we share resources with schools\, community groups\, councils and bee lovers so they can learn more about bees and take actions to improve bee health. We also run a social media campaign aimed at educating Kiwis about bees\, beekeeping and honey. \nBee Aware Month landing page
URL:https://chchbeekeepers.org.nz/event/bee-aware-month/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250816T130000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250816T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T023452
CREATED:20250430T221737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T222152Z
UID:1576-1755349200-1755363600@chchbeekeepers.org.nz
SUMMARY:AGM
DESCRIPTION:Saturday 16th 1.00pm St Patrick’s School Hall cnr of Jefferies and Idris Rd \nNomination forms available Online and at the May\, Field Day \nWe would welcome a new treasurer and new committee members.
URL:https://chchbeekeepers.org.nz/event/agm-3/
LOCATION:St Patrick’s School Hall\, 108 Jeffreys Road\, Bryndwr\, Christchurch\, 8052\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:AGM
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250802T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250802T123000
DTSTAMP:20260419T023452
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:20250717T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250718T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T023452
CREATED:20250709T204413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250709T204413Z
UID:1589-1752746400-1752858000@chchbeekeepers.org.nz
SUMMARY:Api NZ - AGM and Beekeepers Day Out
DESCRIPTION:The Api NZ Body is holding their AGM on Thursday 17th July 10am – 4pm at the Sudima  Christchurch Airport and online . Attendance is FREE. \nThe day will start with a discussion on industry leadership and the issues that matter to the apiculture sector. \nThis will be followed by the AGM and a broader industry discussion. \nAll attendees are invited to join us for drinks\, nibbles and further chatting from 4pm. \nThe Hub’s Beekeepers Day Out is the following day – Friday 18th at the same venue. Cost $75+gst \nPresentations on:  \nViruses\, Queens\, AFB\, US Colony loss\, Varroa treatment delivery innovation \nand more… \nAs well as: \nTrade displays\, Spot prizes\, Silent auction and lots of great people to chat with \nPost-event drinks and nibbles shouted by NZ Beeswax Ltd \nYou are welcome to attend both days.    Either way – registration is required. \nThe link will take you to the Registration – both on the same page (just scroll down for the Beekeepers Day) \nRegister here \n \nNew Zealand Beeswax Ltd – supplying Beekeepers for more than 100 years. \nHello everyone\nJust a quick note to confirm my attendance at the upcoming Christchurch Hub Beekeepers Day Out\nA great opportunity to touch base with a number of Beekeepers\, listen to the latest within the Beekeeping World (nationally and internationally) etc\, visit Beekeeping Vendors/Stalls and of course have some yummy lunch!!\nI know many Beekeepers from out of town\, will use this as a chance to catch up. \nI will have some space to bring up any orders\, so if attending\, I am happy to act as courier. Please note – I do have limited space in the vehicle on this run\nNew Zealand Beeswax Ltd continue to offer Christchurch Beekeeping Club Members Varroa Treatments at\nspecial Club rates. Remember to rotate your treatments.\nOrder early and we can email an invoice through for pre-payment (or correct cash on the day) and bring your items to the Christchurch Hub Beekeeping Day Out at the Sudima Hotel on Friday 18th July.\nThe following Treatments are available at special Club rates:\n• Apivar – 2 x Strips per brood box – Various pack sizes\n4 Strip Packs at the special rate of $32.00 (normally $38.77)\n60’s packs at $350.00 per pack (normally $418.34)\nNote – we are out of stock of the 12’s until Spring\n• Bayvarol – boxes of 20 strips\, individually packed in lots of 4 strips / 4 x strips per Brood Box\nPriced for Club Members at $62.00 (normally $72.22) each box of 20 strips\n(800 strip boxes also available to Club Members at the 12+ carton rate of $1955.00)\n• Formic Pro – 2 dose pack for 2 Hives. Organic treatment gets below capped cells. Best used in Spring\n/Summer. Requires 3 x consecutive 10+ degree days. Special Club price $30.00 (normally $37.38)\n• Small pottles of Oxalic Acid (300 grams) at $9.00\nAdditional Club Day Specials for Beekeepers Day 18th July 2025 at the Sudima\nPre- Order direct to tanya@beeswax.co.nz or ring us on 03 693 9189 ext 1 (Caroline) or 2 (Tanya)\n• Easy Checks; (The genuine Easy Check!!) @ $30.00\n• Fondant – $9.00 per pack\n• Megabee Patties 5 kg Box (made at our Orari Premises) with/without Hive Alive additive. Can be frozen. \n5kg Megabee Patties (Standard) @ $47.00 (normally $52.90).\n5kg Megabee Patties with Hive Alive @ $52.00 (normally $59.80) \n• Hive Alive 100mls (proven bee gut health and stops sugar syrup from fermenting. $30.00\nAs always – NZ Beeswax can supply all your Beekeeping requirements. Foundation\, Frames\, Feeders\, Storeys etc\, as well as the best bee nutritional products and varroa mite treatments.\nThank you. \nTanya Gant\nNZ Beeswax Ltd \n  \n 
URL:https://chchbeekeepers.org.nz/event/api-nz-agm-and-beekeepers-day-out/
LOCATION:Sudima Christchurch Airport\, 550 Memorial Avenue\, Christchurch\, Harewood\, 8053\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250520
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250521
DTSTAMP:20260419T023452
CREATED:20250430T205429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T210749Z
UID:1549-1747699200-1747785599@chchbeekeepers.org.nz
SUMMARY:World Bee Day
DESCRIPTION:Bees and other pollinators\, such as butterflies\, bats and hummingbirds\, are increasingly under threat from human activities. \nPollination is\, however\, a fundamental process for the survival of our ecosystems. Nearly 90% of the world’s wild flowering plant species depend\, entirely\, or at least in part\, on animal pollination\, along with more than 75% of the world’s food crops and 35% of global agricultural land. Not only do pollinators contribute directly to food security\, but they are key to conserving biodiversity. \nhttps://www.un.org/en/observances/bee-day \n 
URL:https://chchbeekeepers.org.nz/event/world-bee-day/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250503T090000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250503T123000
DTSTAMP:20260419T023452
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:20250405T090000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250405T123000
DTSTAMP:20260419T023452
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:20250301T090000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250301T123000
DTSTAMP:20260419T023452
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250216T090000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250216T123000
DTSTAMP:20260419T023452
CREATED:20250122T214832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250206T202047Z
UID:1511-1739696400-1739709000@chchbeekeepers.org.nz
SUMMARY:Working Bee
DESCRIPTION:Sunday 16th February from 9am\nWorkers needed to chip the large pile of green waste at the club site. Please confirm availability to Trevor Ingham (trevor.ingham28@gmail.com or via text to 0274409101)
URL:https://chchbeekeepers.org.nz/event/chipper-day/
LOCATION:Club\, 681 Cashmere Road\, Christchurch\, Canterbury\, 8025\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Working Bee
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250215T090000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250215T150000
DTSTAMP:20260419T023452
CREATED:20250122T214700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250206T201735Z
UID:1509-1739610000-1739631600@chchbeekeepers.org.nz
SUMMARY:Queen Raising Course
DESCRIPTION:$100 for members and $145 for non members. \nAre you an amateur beekeeper looking to take your hive management to the next level? Raising your own queens is the key to stronger\, more productive colonies—and we’re here to show you how! \nWill use traditional brush grafting and show other methods. Kit provided for participants to keep. \nNo prior queen-rearing experience? No problem! Our expert-led course is designed to be beginner-friendly\, with step-by-step guidance and practical demonstrations. \nBring your own lunch. Coffee and tea provided. \nRegister by contacting Jeff Robinson  021 073 4148
URL:https://chchbeekeepers.org.nz/event/queen-raising-course/
LOCATION:Club\, 681 Cashmere Road\, Christchurch\, Canterbury\, 8025\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250201T090000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250201T123000
DTSTAMP:20260419T023452
CREATED:20250122T214508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T214508Z
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:20250111T090000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250111T123000
DTSTAMP:20260419T023452
CREATED:20241223T224206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241223T224206Z
UID:1499-1736586000-1736598600@chchbeekeepers.org.nz
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:20241207T090000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241207T123000
DTSTAMP:20260419T023452
CREATED:20241113T090449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241202T002915Z
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:20241102T090000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241102T123000
DTSTAMP:20260419T023452
CREATED:20241022T091805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241023T105630Z
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:20241005T090000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241005T123000
DTSTAMP:20260419T023452
CREATED:20240905T095950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240930T223639Z
UID:1434-1728118800-1728131400@chchbeekeepers.org.nz
SUMMARY:Club Day
DESCRIPTION:Getting to the Club Site is challenging – try coming in from the Halswell Quarry end- Kennedy’s Bush or in from Lincoln Rd to Henderson’s Rd and up to Cashmere Rd because of the road works blocking usual routes. Take care it can be frustrating. \n9.00am start -You are welcome to help out with digging from 9-9.30am before we start. We need a small drainage ditch dug and a hole dug for the burn off. Please bring a spade and gloves. \nLooking forward to having plenty for newbies and a follow up from the talks we have already had about disease management for all. \n\nBeeline orders close byThursday 3rd midday\nHow to collect a swarm procedures will be discussed.\nLindsay Moir will demonstrate a way of burning AFB infected material at home safely.\nJeff Robinson will be running a Queen Raising Course on 15th Feb 2025 $145.00 non-members\, $100.00 members\nAndy is demonstrating how to requeen a hive and will be requeening both of our hives. Tests for varroa will also be demonstrated.\nLee is bring a nuc to increase the numbers of hives on site and will demonstrate moving bees and checking bees going from a nuc to a hive site. You will be reminded of what treatment do you use at the beginning of the Spring.\nBBQ is provided for us to share\, salads and other delicious dishes you are welcome to contribute.\n\n  \nNovember we will host Heather Hendrickson- to discuss the developments of her work with Phages and will be collecting samples from us to use in the research.
URL:https://chchbeekeepers.org.nz/event/club-day-7/
LOCATION:Club\, 681 Cashmere Road\, Christchurch\, Canterbury\, 8025\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Club day
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240914T090000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240914T150000
DTSTAMP:20260419T023452
CREATED:20240826T200212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T200845Z
UID:1421-1726304400-1726326000@chchbeekeepers.org.nz
SUMMARY:One day bee keeping course
DESCRIPTION:Beginners Beekeeping course – 1 day – Saturday 14th September  9am-3pm \nPlease bring your lunch and some water to drink.    Tea and coffee provided. \nIf you have a battery drill with a square drive\, and a hammer – please bring them along. \nContact Person – Jeff Robinson – email – alpinebee@gmail.com \nHis Phone number is: 021 073 4148 \n  \nCost of the day course is $50 for paid up club members. \n$95 for non-members and this price includes membership of the club for the season \n  \nClub Bank Account details are as follows: \nChristchurch Beekeepers Club \nA/C 03-0767-0323307-00 \nPlease put your telephone number as reference.
URL:https://chchbeekeepers.org.nz/event/one-day-bee-keeping-course/
LOCATION:Club\, 681 Cashmere Road\, Christchurch\, Canterbury\, 8025\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jeff Robinson":MAILTO:alpinebee@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240912T180000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240912T203000
DTSTAMP:20260419T023452
CREATED:20240905T095539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240905T095748Z
UID:1430-1726164000-1726173000@chchbeekeepers.org.nz
SUMMARY:Club Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fundraiser at the fine dining restaurant at Ara. It’s a Club Dinner to help us get to know each other as we start the season together. It will help raise funds to get a model bee garden planted too.\nThursday 12th September 6.00pm\nPlease contact Dave Spice – The dinner starts 6.30pm and his bank account details for payment  are\n        D. SPICE.     Bank A/c: 02-0876-0243090-000
URL:https://chchbeekeepers.org.nz/event/club-dinner/
LOCATION:Ara | Visions On Campus Restaurant\, Visions On Campus Restaurant\, Ara City Campus Cnr Madras & Ferry Road St\, Saint Asaph Street\, Christchurch Central City\, Christchurch 8011\, Christchurch\, 8011
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240907T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240907T123000
DTSTAMP:20260419T023452
CREATED:20240905T094521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240905T095733Z
UID:1428-1725701400-1725712200@chchbeekeepers.org.nz
SUMMARY:Field Day
DESCRIPTION:Early Bird tidy up (9.00am). We have dirt that needs moving before club start time. Shovels and wheelbarrows would be handy.\n\nIt’s a busy day with two speakers and a lesson in burning material at home.\nLindsay Moir will  show a method of burning hiveware to members. \nMarco Gonzalez from the Management Agency \, National American Foulbrood Pest Management Plan will attend and discuss AFB to members\nTanya Gant from NZ Beeswax will give a talk at 10.30am and bring hive products to sell. \n\nWe will have a raffle of 2 flatpack 3/4 boxes\, a feeder and a hive tool. $2 a ticket.
URL:https://chchbeekeepers.org.nz/event/field-day-12/
LOCATION:Club\, 681 Cashmere Road\, Christchurch\, Canterbury\, 8025\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Club day
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240817T133000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240817T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T023452
CREATED:20231120T090500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240711T211224Z
UID:1377-1723901400-1723914000@chchbeekeepers.org.nz
SUMMARY:AGM
DESCRIPTION:All members are welcome to attend our 2023/4 AGM \nBring along a bee themed plate to share. \nTo be held at the Catholic Church Holy Trinity Hall Bryndwr \n108 Jeffreys Rd Christchurch\, New Zealand
URL:https://chchbeekeepers.org.nz/event/agm-2/
LOCATION:Catholic Church Holy Trinity Hall\, 108 Jefferies Rd\, Bryndwr\, Christchurch
CATEGORIES:AGM
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240601T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240601T123000
DTSTAMP:20260419T023452
CREATED:20231120T090251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231120T090251Z
UID:1375-1717234200-1717245000@chchbeekeepers.org.nz
SUMMARY:Field Day - Mid Winter Dinner
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://chchbeekeepers.org.nz/event/field-day-mid-winter-dinner/
LOCATION:Club\, 681 Cashmere Road\, Christchurch\, Canterbury\, 8025\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240504T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240504T123000
DTSTAMP:20260419T023452
CREATED:20230816T002753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240426T004639Z
UID:1348-1714815000-1714825800@chchbeekeepers.org.nz
SUMMARY:Field Day
DESCRIPTION:Last Field Day of the season May 4th 9.30am \nBring a jar of your premium honey for our Honey Show \nNZ Beeswax are attending. See below for meeting specials. \n\nBased in Orari\, on the outskirts of Geraldine\, and with our Hamilton Branch catering for our North Island Customers\, you are always welcome to visit us for your Monday to Friday purchases or we can courier/freight. \nAlthough our Company name states Beeswax – we provide All your Beekeeping requirements. Foundation (Only NZ Manufacturer using only NZ Beeswax)\, Frames\, Feeders\, Storeys etc\, as well as the best bee nutritional products and varroa mite treatments. \nOur product prices depend on quantity ordered and as confirmed members of the Christchurch Beekeepers Club\, we will supply your Spring/Autumn Varroa Treatments as a “Group Club order” which can be individually ordered direct. \nThe following treatments are available and will be provided at special Club rates to confirmed members.\n• Apivar – various pack sizes – 60’s\, 12’s and convenient 4-pack.\n2 x Strips per brood box\nSupplied to Club Members at the 5000 + strip rate\n• Bayvarol – boxes of 20 strips\, individually packed in lots of 4 strips\n4 x strips per Brood Box\nPrided at full 720 x Strip carton rate for Club Members\n(800 strip boxes also available to Club Members at the 12+ carton rate)\n• Formic Pro – 2 dose pack for 2 Hives. Only organic treatment to get below the capped cells. Best used in Spring/Summer as require 3 x consecutive days at 10+ degrees.\nAlong with Bee Health Items such as\n• Hive Alive (liquid Supplement designed especially for Bees and used throughout the International\nBeekeeping World)\, to improve Gut Health and also stops Sugar Syrup from Fermenting\n• Megabee Patties developed by USA Beekeepers for Beekeepers (made in NZ at our Orari factory).\nThese come in the large 20 kg box\, or the smaller 5 kg Box (approx. 10 patties)\, either with or without Hive Alive additive. Perfect for freezing if not going to use them all over a Season.\n• Easy Checks; (The genuine Easy Check!!) and the CO2 cannisters for Varroa checking without killing the bees. \nClub Day Specials for May 4th 2024\nPre- Orders required for the following:\n– email Gordon Nairn gnairn24@gmail.com or direct to tanya@beeswax.co.nz\nCan pay cash on the day or we will email an invoice for payment prior to the meeting.\n• 5kg Megabee Patties (Standard) @ $35.00 including gst (normally $52.90)\n• 5kg Megabee Patties with Hive Alive @ $45.00 including gst (normally $59.80)\n• Hive Alive 100mls $30.00 including gst (normally $32.66)\n• Easy Checks $30.00 including gst (normally $33.35) \nFeel free to contact us if there is anything I can bring on the day.\nLooking forward to seeing you on Saturday 4th May \nTanya Gant\nNZ Beeswax Ltd\nPh 03 693 9189 ext 1 (Caroline) or 2 (Tanya)
URL:https://chchbeekeepers.org.nz/event/field-day-11/
LOCATION:Club\, 681 Cashmere Road\, Christchurch\, Canterbury\, 8025\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Club day
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240406T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240406T123000
DTSTAMP:20260419T023452
CREATED:20230816T002707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231120T085942Z
UID:1346-1712395800-1712406600@chchbeekeepers.org.nz
SUMMARY:Field Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://chchbeekeepers.org.nz/event/field-day-10/
LOCATION:Club\, 681 Cashmere Road\, Christchurch\, Canterbury\, 8025\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Club day
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240323T083000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240323T150000
DTSTAMP:20260419T023452
CREATED:20240222T185339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240228T105532Z
UID:1394-1711182600-1711206000@chchbeekeepers.org.nz
SUMMARY:2 day Beginners’ Beekeeping Course Day 2
DESCRIPTION:9 th March 8.30am – 3pm\n23rd March 8.30am – 3pm \n$180.00 for both days \nPart Two: Building and creating the hive and equipment you need\nBuild your hive\n● Learn how to maintain it\n● The best tools to use and why\n● Products you need and what you do with them and where to buy them\n● Clubs and organisations locally and nationally that will support you \n  \nPrepay to register using the Club’s bank account\,\nNumber 03 – 0767 – 0323307 – 00 \nRemember to put your name and BEECOURSE24 in the details\nand contact Kerry Kearney to confirm 021 120 0135 \nThe course will be held at the club site \nAdditional contacts for details of the course\, the Secretary – Lee Carmichael – 027-721-4338 \n 
URL:https://chchbeekeepers.org.nz/event/2-day-beginners-beekeeping-course-day-2/
LOCATION:Club\, 681 Cashmere Road\, Christchurch\, Canterbury\, 8025\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Events
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