When Mary Bumby brought European honeybees to New Zealand in 1838 she became our very first beekeeper. Bumby made the six-month sea voyage carrying two hives of live bees from England eventually ...

Mary Bumby travelled thousands of kilometres with two beehives to become New Zealand's very first beekeeper in 1838.

Apiarist Sarah Cross has more than 10 years of experience working with New Zealand’s leading apiculture and pollination scientists. She is passionate about science-driven bee education and ...