Waikato honey producers call for bee movement ban
Waikato honey producers are calling for a nation-wide ban on the movement of beehives to help prevent the spread of an unwanted predator that could decimate the country’s honey industry.
The yellow-legged hornet (Vespa velutina) is a serious biosecurity concern due to its potential to harm both managed honeybee colonies and wild pollinator populations, both critical to New Zealand’s agriculture and ecosystem health.
Former Waipā mayor, regional council chairperson Alan Livingston dies
He’s been as described as a “true statesman” with a “calm, considered approach” who dedicated decades to his community.
Tributes are flowing after the death of former Waipā mayor and regional council chairperson Alan Livingston.
Poll: What do you think about medicinal cannabis?
Politicians may not usually be keen to be snapped with cannabis, but the Deputy Prime Minister is backing a growing medicinal export industry.
David Seymour was in Waikato to cut the ribbon at the opening of Ora Pharm’s medicinal cannabis and hemp extraction facility this week.
What do you think about medicinal cannabis? Tell us more in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
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100% I support it
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0% I don't support it
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