Beekeeping demonstrations and talks
Lifestyle, Gardening, and Harvest Festivals
Practical field days
Beekeeping courses - February and November
Annual honey competition
Swarm collections
Swarm collections
Beekeeping courses - February and November
Practical field days

icon_meetingMonthly Meetings

Club meetings are held monthly from January to November. Our meetings are fun, friendly, interactive and educational. We strive to have a variety of speakers, talking on various related subjects. Meetings are open for anyone to come along and check us out, and are followed by supper and a chance to talk with friends, and make new ones. Learn More

icon_swarmSwarm Collection

Honeybees natural survival instinct sometimes causes them to swarm - most commonly because their current colony is overcrowded. Swarming bees may be intimidating, but they are unlikely to sting when swarming. Please don't disturb or try to kill a swarm - call a beekeeper to come and collect them. Learn More

icon-educationEducation

The Manawatu Bee Club runs a two day beginners course twice a year, in spring and autumn. The course is aimed to give new beekeepers the skills and information needed to start them on their journey, and get their hives through the seasons. Both classroom and hands-on sessions are included. Learn More

Club Officers

President

Kathryn Aikenhead

  

 

Vice President

Joel Pratt

 

 

Secretary & Membership

Margaret Burling

  

   

Margaret is the first contact for most inquiries.

 

Treasurer

Charlotte Fulton

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Our treasurer has one of the most critical club roles, taking payments for membership, varroa treatments, and generally taking care of our finances.

 

Newsletter Editor

Joel Pratt

  

Newsletters are typically sent out one to two weeks before the meeting and contain a wide array of articles. If you have an idea or something to go in the newsletter, please get in touch with the editor. The newsletter is freely available to anyone to sign up to, just use the button at the bottom of this website.

 

Librarian

Joel Pratt

  

Our library is available to all financial members. We have a wide selection of books, magazines and DVDs, and are constantly adding to it. Loans are for one month, between meetings, however, if you wish to borrow an item at another time, please get in touch with the librarian.

 

Website

Paul Jenkin

  

Paul started beekeeping in February 2007 with a CPIT course in Christchurch. After moving to Palmerston North in 2009 he joined the MBC and chaired for three years before stepping down to smaller roles in the club.


 

About the Manawatu Beekeepers Club

The Manawatu Beekeepers Club is focused on coordinating and promoting a variety of educational and social programs and services. These programs and services provide both beekeepers and the general public with opportunities to gain knowledge about beekeeping and honey bees.

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