A list of all current members of the association is being compiled for distribution to members. If you are currently a member and do not want to be included on such a list, please advise James Scott on 565 0789 (editor@beehive.org.nz) before 30^th September.

Please advise Mary-Ann Lindsay if you are interested in collecting swarms this season. Remember that the mild winter means that swarms may start earlier than usual this year.

The September issue of Reader's Digest has a substantial article on wasps in New Zealand. Several members of the New Zealand Beekeepers e-mail list, including 'Christchurch entomologist Dr Barry Donovan' and 'beekeeper Nick Wallingford' are quoted in the story. World famous in New Zealand!

A proposal that pollen and royal jelly bee products should carry a compulsory health-warning label (following some recent incidents) has now been dropped. This is a result of arguments that these are natural products and present less risk of allergic reaction than many other common foods or therapeutic products widely available (eg dairy products).

Subscriptions, at $20.00 for the 1998/99 year are now due. Please complete the membership form included with the July issue (or available from the web site), and send to the treasurer, Mary-Ann Lindsay.