Industry Organisations

National Beekeepers' Association

The National Beekeepers' Association, Inc., was founded in 1914, and is the principal beekeeping industry organisation in New Zealand. Membership is open to any individual or organisation, and is automatic for beekeepers owning 50 hives or more. The NBA represents the interests of beekeeping on a national level. It seeks to encourage beekeepers to work together for the betterment of the industry and to plan for its future growth. Important functions and activities of the NBA include:

National and local government liaison
Submissions to governmental agencies on matters affecting the beekeeping industry
American foulbrood disease eradication
Honey marketing
Publicity and public relations
Educational and communication activities, including a national magazine (The New Zealand Beekeeper), a beekeeping library, and field days, branch meetings and national conferences
Beekeeping research support

The NBA has a branch structure, and elects a national executive. It also employs an executive secretary.

Other Industry Organisations

Special interest groups are represented by a number of other associations. These include national organisations for queen bee producers, honey packers, honey exporters, and comb honey producers. As well, pollination associations exist in several regions of the country where provision of pollination services is a major income source. There is also an extensive network of hobbyist beekeeping clubs.

Industry Trust Funds

Two trust funds were established in 1983 to manage the proceeds of the sale of assets from the New Zealand Honey Marketing Authority. The objectives of the trusts are to further the general advancement of the beekeeping industry through education, study, investigation and research. Grants are made based on applications submitted to the trustees.

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