----------------------------------------------------------------- Summary: NZ Beekeeper may cease publication. I request support from overseas readers to assist in lobbying for its continuation. ----------------------------------------------------------------- Many beekeepers, researchers and advisory personnel will be familiar with the New Zealand Beekeeper magazine. This quarterly journal has been published for over 50 years by the National Beekeepers Association of N.Z. It contains articles for the practical beekeeper, research and technical information, hobbyist pages and industry and organisation material. At a meeting two days ago, the National Executive decided to cease publication of the magazine on cost saving grounds. To many of us, the costs are not great when compared to the value the magazine gives to the industry, both direct and indirect. I would like to ask readers of the BEE-LIST are familiar with the magazine to provide me with messages that I will forward to the National Executive. I would like for you to help me to convince them of the part the magazine plays in international perception and reputation of our country and its beekeeping. Thank you for your help. ------------------------------------- Nick Wallingford Bay of Plenty Polytechnic Internet [log in to unmask] -------------------------------------