Updates on movement control and the preventive treatment programme for hives moving into high-risk areas are enclosed. High-risk hives will not be allowed to move to the boundary area. High-risk hives must still have a movement permit for all movements. All other hives do not require a movement permit, unless they are moving into the Boundary Area or moving out of the upper North Island. Hives moving into high-risk areas, especially for pollination, are eligible for free preventive treatments.
Treatment is voluntary, but beekeepers are encouraged to apply.
These hives will not require a permit to move out of pollination areas again. If you have any doubt about whether your hives are moving into the Boundary Area, you must obtain a movement permit at all times. Beekeepers owning high-risk apiaries have been sent a separate schedule indicating the apiaries that must obtain a permit prior to movement. Please take the time to read the information in this mail-out. The Phase I immediate assisted treatment of infected areas was a government-funded programme to offer assistance to beekeepers to treat hives in infected areas using approved products.