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.
Got more greens than you know what to do with? 🥦🌱🥕
Whether it’s a courgette takeover or a feijoa frenzy, don’t let those garden gems go to waste!
Our suggestion to you: Did you know you can grate and freeze excess courgettes to use in chocolate cake later? It sounds a bit dodgy, but it makes the cake incredibly moist ... and hey, it counts as a serving of veg, right? 🍫
What’s your go-to move for a bumper harvest? Drop your best "glut" recipes or preservation hacks in the comments below! 👇
Drone ‘incident’ during Balloons Over Waikato landing
A pilot taking part in Balloons Over Waikato had an incident with a drone in Hamilton on Tuesday morning.
The incident happened while the balloon was landing at Wake Park, near Aberdeen School in Dinsdale.
Poll: Does a savoury scone require cheese on top, or folded inside?
Help settle the great kiwi debate ... cheese on top, or folded inside?
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76.7% Inside!
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23.3% On top!
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