Field Day
2025-03-01 09:00 - 12:30 (Pacific/Auckland) | Club, 681 Cashmere Road, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8025, New Zealand
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.
Honey tasting – how do you know what you have….try some of the Club honey.
Varroa treatments and testing. Have you done this yet and with what???
Sticky boards for sale – 3 for $5.
Tania 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.

Field Day
2025-04-05 09:00 - 12:30 | Club, 681 Cashmere Road, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8025, New Zealand
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.
Yes …things that work for you..have improvements being made or do you want help.
AFB course …yes its Free but check with Lindsay if you want it credited to your name.
BBQ ..please bring a plate of food to share.
MAY CLUB DAY….last meeting for the season….June/July winter shut down but remember to check your BEES.
Honey show…bring your honey samples along.
NO VISIT FROM …Beeline or NZBeeswax….But you can phone your orders in.
AGM…16TH August at 1pm at ST PATRICKS SCHOOL Hall …same place as last year.
looking for Committee ,Treasurer,Vice President.
Brian from Beeline will attend so get your orders in early.

Field Day
2025-05-03 09:00 - 12:30 | Club, 681 Cashmere Road, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8025, New Zealand
Final club day for the season.
Honey Show Judge – Lindsay Moir
All 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.
A 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).
General Rules:
• 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.
• Exhibits must be delivered at least 10 minutes prior to the start of the judging.
• Liquid and creamed honey must be in standard 500 gm square”round” plastic jars with white lids.
• No labels on jars.
• Only exhibits from Financial members will be accepted.
• Write your initials (which may be on a small sticky label) on the BASE of the exhibit.
Classes:
1. Dark honey creamed
2. Dark honey liquid
3. Light honey creamed
4. Light honey liquid
5. Wax blocks 500 gm minimum weight
6. Mead 750 ml clear glass bottle
Details of each class
1 & 3. Dark creamed honey or light creamed honey
The entrant is to decide which class to enter.
The 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.
2 & 4. Light liquid honey or dark liquid honey the same criteria as above.
5. Wax
Each 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.
The Judge will look for colour, texture and purity. No restriction as to the shape of the mould.
Entrants 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.
6. Mead 750 ml clear glass bottle with removable cork or screw top.
No labels on bottle.
Write your initials (which may be on a small sticky label) on the BASE of the exhibit.

World Bee Day
2025-05-20 | Canterbury
Bees and other pollinators, such as butterflies, bats and hummingbirds, are increasingly under threat from human activities.
Pollination 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.
https://www.un.org/en/observances/bee-day

Api NZ - AGM and Beekeepers Day Out
2025-07-17 10:00 - 2025-07-18 17:00 | Sudima Christchurch Airport, 550 Memorial Avenue, Christchurch, Harewood, 8053, New Zealand
The Api NZ Body is holding their AGM on Thursday 17th July 10am – 4pm at the Sudima Christchurch Airport and online . Attendance is FREE.
The day will start with a discussion on industry leadership and the issues that matter to the apiculture sector.
This will be followed by the AGM and a broader industry discussion.
All attendees are invited to join us for drinks, nibbles and further chatting from 4pm.
The Hub’s Beekeepers Day Out is the following day – Friday 18th at the same venue. Cost $75+gst
Presentations on:
Viruses, Queens, AFB, US Colony loss, Varroa treatment delivery innovation
and more…
As well as:
Trade displays, Spot prizes, Silent auction and lots of great people to chat with
Post-event drinks and nibbles shouted by NZ Beeswax Ltd
You are welcome to attend both days. Either way – registration is required.
The link will take you to the Registration – both on the same page (just scroll down for the Beekeepers Day)
Register here

New Zealand Beeswax Ltd – supplying Beekeepers for more than 100 years.
Hello everyone
Just a quick note to confirm my attendance at the upcoming Christchurch Hub Beekeepers Day Out
A 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!!
I know many Beekeepers from out of town, will use this as a chance to catch up.
I 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
New Zealand Beeswax Ltd continue to offer Christchurch Beekeeping Club Members Varroa Treatments at
special Club rates. Remember to rotate your treatments.
Order 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.
The following Treatments are available at special Club rates:
• Apivar – 2 x Strips per brood box – Various pack sizes
4 Strip Packs at the special rate of $32.00 (normally $38.77)
60’s packs at $350.00 per pack (normally $418.34)
Note – we are out of stock of the 12’s until Spring
• Bayvarol – boxes of 20 strips, individually packed in lots of 4 strips / 4 x strips per Brood Box
Priced for Club Members at $62.00 (normally $72.22) each box of 20 strips
(800 strip boxes also available to Club Members at the 12+ carton rate of $1955.00)
• Formic Pro – 2 dose pack for 2 Hives. Organic treatment gets below capped cells. Best used in Spring
/Summer. Requires 3 x consecutive 10+ degree days. Special Club price $30.00 (normally $37.38)
• Small pottles of Oxalic Acid (300 grams) at $9.00
Additional Club Day Specials for Beekeepers Day 18th July 2025 at the Sudima
Pre- Order direct to tanya@beeswax.co.nz or ring us on 03 693 9189 ext 1 (Caroline) or 2 (Tanya)
• Easy Checks; (The genuine Easy Check!!) @ $30.00
• Fondant – $9.00 per pack
• Megabee Patties 5 kg Box (made at our Orari Premises) with/without Hive Alive additive. Can be frozen.
5kg Megabee Patties (Standard) @ $47.00 (normally $52.90).
5kg Megabee Patties with Hive Alive @ $52.00 (normally $59.80)
• Hive Alive 100mls (proven bee gut health and stops sugar syrup from fermenting. $30.00
As 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.
Thank you.
Tanya Gant
NZ Beeswax Ltd

Field Day
2025-08-02 09:30 - 12:30, 2025-11-01 09:30 - 12:30, 2026-02-14 09:30 - 12:30, 2026-03-07 09:30 - 12:30, 2026-04-04 09:30 - 12:30, 2026-05-02 09:30 - 12:30 | Club, 681 Cashmere Road, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8025, New Zealand
Field Days

AGM
2025-08-16 13:00 - 17:00 | St Patrick’s School Hall, 108 Jeffreys Road, Bryndwr, Christchurch, 8052, New Zealand
Saturday 16th 1.00pm St Patrick’s School Hall cnr of Jefferies and Idris Rd
Nomination forms available Online and at the May, Field Day
We would welcome a new treasurer and new committee members.

Bee Aware Month
2025-09-01 08:00 - 2025-09-30 17:00 | Canterbury
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.
Every 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.
Bee Aware Month landing page

Field Day
2025-09-06 09:30 - 14:00 | Club, 681 Cashmere Road, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8025, New Zealand
Opening the hives – purpose and what we’re looking for.
Box and frame maintenance – cleaning, painting, rewiring, and foundation types (hands-on activity, everyone welcome to help).
NZBees wax orders – make sure you’ve placed yours. Tanya will bring them (freight free).
BBQ – please bring a plate of food to share.

Club Stall – Riccarton Rotary Market
2025-09-28 09:00 - 14:00 | 165 Racecourse Road, Broomfield, Christchurch 8042, 165 Racecourse Road, Christchurch, 8042, New Zealand
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.
If you’re able to help, please contact Jeff Gibson – 027 240 8179.

Field Day
2025-10-11 09:30 - 12:30 | Club, 681 Cashmere Road, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8025, New Zealand
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.
See you then!

Beeginners Day
2025-10-18 09:30 - 14:00 | Club, 681 Cashmere Road, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8025, New Zealand
Learn how to start your beekeeping hobby the right way!This is a hands-on practical course, so please bring:

Battery drill with 2x square drive bits
Hammer
Your own lunch (tea and coffee provided)

Cost:

$50.00 (club members)
$95.00 (non-members – includes club membership)

Payment:Online to the Club – 03-0767-0323307Please include your name and phone number in the payment details.
Other details:

Postponement (if wet) will be advised by phone.
Bookings are limited – first in, first secured.

Field Day - Christmas Edition!
2025-12-06 09:30 - 12:30 | Club, 681 Cashmere Road, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8025, New Zealand
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.
We’ll also be running a raffle for a nuc — tickets are $5.00 each.
What’s Happening on the Day
Varroa Monitoring DemonstrationsLearn several methods for checking your hives, including:

Using sticky boards (and how to make them)
Sugar shake testing
Alcohol wash monitoring

Special 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.
Frame Cleaning DemoLee will be demonstrating her steamer setup for efficient frame cleaning.
Craft CornerMake your own candles for Christmas gifts and enjoy a range of bee-themed festive crafts.

Looking Ahead
Our January Field Day will be held on the second Saturday, as always — January 10th at 9:30am.

Field Day
2026-01-10 09:30 - 12:30 | Club, 681 Cashmere Road, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8025, New Zealand
No doubt many of you are asking the same question:“Why are my bees doing that?”
It 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.
Come 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.
See you Saturday.
