The Waikato Domestic Beekeepers Association meets at 7:00pm (winter hours) on the third Thursday of the month (except January).
Also on the Saturday morning following each Thursday meeting we have a club hive field day.
CURRENT VENUE: JULY 17: RUAKURA CAMPUS CLUB. THE CLUB IS BESIDE THE TENNIS COURTS WITHIN THE RUAKURA RESEARCH CENTRE, 10 BISLEY RD.
Hive Day on 19 July is at 2.00pm because it is too cold in the morning to open the hives.
| Date | Event Details |
|---|---|
| Sat 19 Jul 2025 |
July club hive inspection meetingMeet at club Apiary from 2.00pm - please bring protective gear. |
| Thu 21 Aug 2025 |
August Club MeetingCome and listen to our speaker, Des Hansen of Orini Honey Packers on 21 August at 7.00pm. |
| Sat 23 Aug 2025 |
August club hive inspection meetingMeet at club Apiary from 10am - please bring protective gear |
| Thu 18 Sep 2025 |
September Club MeetingIts the beginning of the season so come along and listen to the DO'S AND DON'TS of looking after your hives as work ramps up in September. Mark Goodwin will also talking about AFB. Bring all your questions on 18 September at 7.00pm. |
| Sat 20 Sep 2025 |
September club hive inspection meetingMeet at club Apiary from 10am - please bring protective gear. |
| Thu 16 Oct 2025 |
October Club MeetingBack to summer hours, 7.30pm on Thursday 16 October, 2025 for our annual Quiz Night. Come and test your bee knowledge. |
| Sat 18 Oct 2025 |
October club hive inspection meetingMeet at club Apiary from 10am - please bring protective gear. |
| Thu 20 Nov 2025 |
November Club MeetingCome and listen to Researcher James Sainsbury on 20 November 2025 at 7.30pm. |
| Sat 22 Nov 2025 |
November club hive inspection meetingMeet at club Apiary from 10am - please bring protective gear. |
