The Dunedin Beekeepers Club is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting beekeeping in the Otago region. They offer a range of resources and support to help beekeepers of all levels, from beginners to experienced. The open day will feature a variety of activities, including talks, demonstrations, and hands-on workshops.

The Dunedin Beekeepers Club is hosting a public open day tomorrow, offering a glimpse into the fascinating world of beekeeping. The event, taking place at the club’s premises on the outskirts of Dunedin, will feature a range of activities, including demonstrations, talks, and a hive display. The open day is a fantastic opportunity for anyone interested in learning more about bees and beekeeping.

The open day would have an indoor display hive, and if the weather remained dry, people would be able to slip on protective beekeeper suits and get up close and personal with the bees in four large outdoor hives, Mr Ellis said. There would also be a lot of information about beekeeping and plants that were good for bees, commercial displays renting hives and selling beekeeping equipment, sales of beeswax candles, seed sales and honey tastings from hives around the city. “People will be able to see that although hives are reasonably close within Dunedin, each hive will have its own particular flavour.

“That’s because the bees will go to particular flowers that they like, and so honey from fairly close hives will taste different. “People will have a chance to taste these and vote for the one they like best.” The event is at 45 Maori Rd, Belleknowes, 11am-3pm. john.lewis@odt.co.nz