Environment / Canterbury

The plight of Kaikoura's bees

13:22 pm on 22 November 2016

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Since the 7.8 magnitude earthquake jolted North Canterbury on Monday, the HMNZS Canterbury has evacuated about 640 people, 9.3 tonnes of baggage, a cat, 17 dogs. And, about 30,000 bees. But South Island beekeepers will face ongoing challenges. John Hartnell, is a Canterbury-based board member of Apiculture New Zealand.

A beekeeper inspecting a hive. Photo: Linda Newstom-Lloyd