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. In April this will be on ANZAC Day.
Current Venue: MAY 15, 2025: TO BE DECIDED
The Honey and Photo competition is being held on 15 May. Jane Lorimer will be our speaker and we will advise you of the venue before the meeting.
| Date | Event Details |
|---|---|
| Fri 25 Apr 2025 |
April club hive inspection meetingNo Hive Day 19 April but there will be one on ANZAC Day, 25 April. |
| Thu 15 May 2025 |
May Club MeetingJane Lorimer will be speaking at our Honey and Photo competition on Thursday May 15 at 7.00pm (winter hours). This should be a really fun evening so bring along your honey and photos as there are prizes! Venue to be advised. |
| Sat 17 May 2025 |
May club hive inspection meetingMeet at club Apiary from 10am - please bring protective gear |
| Thu 19 Jun 2025 |
June Club MeetingAGM on 19 June, 2025 at 7.00pm (winter hours). |
| Sat 21 Jun 2025 |
June club hive inspection meetingMeet at club Apiary from 10am - please bring protective gear |
| Thu 17 Jul 2025 |
July Club MeetingCome and share and listen to NEW IDEAS on Thursday 17 July 2025 at 7.00pm. |
| Sat 19 Jul 2025 |
July club hive inspection meetingMeet at club Apiary from 10am - 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. Bring all your questions on 18 August 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. |
