I got started with NZ packages and used them to supplement losses as
necessary. I now find local breeders can supply all requirements. In my
view Canada is now independent from need to source queens/packages
externally.

Doug Henry
Lockport Manitoba

Joe Edwards wrote:

> In regards to Canadians being dissatisfied with NZ packages.  The last
> few years I've been using NZ packages and found very good results with
> honey production and with wintering.