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New Zealand’s Beekeeping Beginnings | Auckland News
In 1839, Mary Bumby brought two European honeybee hives to New Zealand, launching the nation’s beekeeping journey. By the late 1800s, beekeepers were already forming associations and collaborating with experts to battle diseases like foul brood. The industry faced economic headwinds, shifting regulations, and natural disasters — from sugar duties in 1933 to devastating floods in 1938 that crushed small operations while larger ones weathered the storm. Yet, resilience shone through: bees often survived floods by climbing to higher hive spots, and with proper care, damaged hives could be saved…
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