Profile

I have been a beekeeper/hobbyist for over 20 seasons and have been lucky enough to have worked hives across multiple continents.  Originally looking after my first hive in Canada, I moved to New Zealand with my wife and continued that passion.  I have noticed big differences in environment, behaviour and management techniques in the two countries.  I am keen to work toward an auditing and research role in the coming years as I try to understand the impacts in this country.  Although limited to my 4 hives, I trial many of the products to find what works for me.  I am greatly impacted by the beekeepers around me and find myself reacting to my hives.  I have found my membership to IBRA great in adding to my knowledge but I am keen to expand always.  Overall my goal is to be able to help support the hives in New Zealand to the best of my ability.