150 days ago

Poll: What do you think, do some kōwhai need to go?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

The suggestion of stoned honey bees weaving their way around Hamilton after cracking on at the city’s kōwhai trees had a city council hearing abuzz.

Expert advice is being sought on just how toxic the nectar is to honey bees after a hobby beekeeper’s submission on the council’s draft tree policy on Tuesday.

What do you think, do some kōwhai need to go? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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