Post by Kiwi Frontline on Sept 12, 2016 18:22:58 GMT 12
NORTHLAND IWI SEEK GOVT CONCESSIONS FOR BEEKEEPING LAND
Large international honey companies are making a play for Northland's rugged and untouched terrain, offering Maori large financial incentives to beekeep on their land, but iwi leaders want more opportunities for local Maori beekeepers.
"The big honey companies are trying to move in and offer all sorts of opportunities to landowners so that they can tie up that resource," said Mr Robinson.
Te Rarawa iwi is now seeking concessions from the government to give Maori the first go at beekeeping on Crown land.
"It's got the potential to take people of benefits and get them into a meaningful small business of their own," added Mr Robinson.
Investing in a hundred hives can earn a whanau up to $60,000.
"For a 20 to 25+ UMF grade manuka honey, you're almost looking at a dollar a gram.
"For a 500 gram bottle, you’re looking at $500," said Ms Murray....
www.tvnz.co.nz/one-news/new-zealand/northland-iwi-seek-govt-concessions-beekeeping-land
Large international honey companies are making a play for Northland's rugged and untouched terrain, offering Maori large financial incentives to beekeep on their land, but iwi leaders want more opportunities for local Maori beekeepers.
"The big honey companies are trying to move in and offer all sorts of opportunities to landowners so that they can tie up that resource," said Mr Robinson.
Te Rarawa iwi is now seeking concessions from the government to give Maori the first go at beekeeping on Crown land.
"It's got the potential to take people of benefits and get them into a meaningful small business of their own," added Mr Robinson.
Investing in a hundred hives can earn a whanau up to $60,000.
"For a 20 to 25+ UMF grade manuka honey, you're almost looking at a dollar a gram.
"For a 500 gram bottle, you’re looking at $500," said Ms Murray....
www.tvnz.co.nz/one-news/new-zealand/northland-iwi-seek-govt-concessions-beekeeping-land