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Submissions close 5pm Sunday 11 October 2026

The proposal for the American Foulbrood Beekeeper Levy for 2027/28 is for the base levy to remain the same at $40 (ex GST) per beekeeper, with an increase in the colony levy from $1.95 (ex GST) per colony to $2.20 (ex GST).

Thank you for making a submission on this proposal. Healthy honey bee colonies are vital to our beekeeping sector, and together we can protect them from AFB through cost-effective approaches, accurate data, targeted education, and good husbandry. The NZ Bee Health & Biosecurity (NZBB) Board of Trustees will consider all submissions and make a final announcement late October 2026.
BEEKEEPER DATA
1.Please select which part of New Zealand you are located in:
2.Please tick the following category that applies to you
3.How many colonies do you own?
4.Which NZBB activities do you consider most important
5.How effective do you consider NZBB’s current approach to AFB management to be?
2027/28 Beekeeper Levy rate

NZBB proposes that the base levy remain unchanged for the 2027/28 year at $40 (excl. GST) / $46 (incl. GST) per beekeeper, while the colony levy increases from $1.95 (excl. GST) / $2.24 (incl. GST) per colony to $2.20 (excl. GST) / $2.53 (incl. GST) per colony.
6.To what extent do you agree or disagree with NZBB’s proposed levy for 2027/28 (base levy unchanged, colony levy increased to $2.20)?
7.If you disagree/ do not support the proposed levy, or have reservations, which approach would you prefer?
8.Given the proposed increase to the colony levy, which activities would you prioritise with the additional funding?
9.What emerging risks or challenges do you think NZBB should be preparing for over the next 2–3 years?
10.Is there anything else you’d like the NZBB Board of Trustees to consider ahead of the final levy rate decision?
11.If you are happy to provide us with your contact details please complete below (optional).
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