Contributors
Frank Lindsay
“I am just a beekeeper… I have been keeping bees for over 49 years, starting with two hives and working up to 150 and then up to 460 after I took early retirement from Telecom. I am now working my way down to 150 hives as one does when considering retirement and having fun with grandchildren. I am a life member of our local hobby club, (the Wellington Beekeepers Association), life member of the branch, past secretary … read more
Fiona O'Brien
Fiona O'Brien along with her husband Jeremy are owner operators of Beeline Apiaries Limited, based from Otorohanga. Jeremy started Beeline Apiaries over 40 years ago. Fiona joined the crew by marrying Jeremy. Both have beekeeping in their blood, and enjoy working with the bees. Fiona is a Dual Member of ApiNZ, and Life Member of Eastern Apiculture Society - USA, and current member of IAPF (International Assn Food Protection). She especially loves to talk about bees … read more
Amelia Heath-Collins
Amelia Heath-Collins, Photographer Amelia is our photographer who graduated with a Diploma in Digital Photography from Otago Polytechnic in 2018. She is now studying towards a Bachelor of Visual Art (Photography). She is passionate about capturing the overlooked beauty of the world but enjoys all types of photography and has a keen eye for detail. Amelia lives in Dunedin with her fiancé, who is also a photographer, and their dog. You can contact her by email at: ameliaheathcollins@gmail.com read more
Derek Skinner
Derek became a Beekeeper in 1986 when he was tricked into accepting a swarm in a cardboard box. Within two months he had accumulated 9 hives, all from swarms he had collected. He joined the Christchurch Hobbyist Club in 1992, with sixteen hives. Elected to the committee in 1994, Derek was on the committee until 2012. With input and support from many others, he set up the original club website. Derek has written many handouts to … read more
