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To Catch a Queen Project
Tekapo School There are four exotic Bumblebee species in New Zealand. One, Bombus subterraneus - the short haired bumblebee, is only...
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Garden to Table School Programme
Through the Garden to Table Trust program children are getting the opportunity to study the bumblebee in its own environment and learn about
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Planting for Bumblebees & Other Pollinators
Helpful tips for starting and maintaining a pollinator friendly garden   Pollinators in New Zealand and across the world are in serious...
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Saving the Short Haired Bumblebee
The Bumblebee Trust is taking part in a programme in the South Island to protect NZ’s rarest bumblebee – Bombus subterraneus – the Short...
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Identification of Bumblebees in NZ
Did you know there are only 4 species of bumblebee in New Zealand?
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New Zealand Bumblebees in the Garden - Month by Month
Keep up with the life cycle of New Zealand bumblebees month by month
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Moving a Bumblebee Nest
Moving a Bumblebee nest - generally we do not advise that people move nests unless it is absolutely necessary.
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A Word from Buzzles, our own Bee Messenger
The NZ Bumblebee Conservation Trust has had a busy time since starting.
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Saving the Sounds of Summer
NZ Bumblebee Conservation Trust (NZBCT) works to conserve, preserve and grow the species and numbers of bumblebees in New Zealand.
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Bumblebee Children's Books!
Tauranga author Rachel Weston has written two children’s bumblebee books. You can buy them right here.
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You are Never too Young to Love Bumblebees!
Bumbleebees are fascinating to even the youngest. This is a display hive watched by little Robin Brunsden.
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Colour Me In
Download and colour in our picture of cute bumblebees in the flowers.
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Create a Paper Bumblebee
A fun activity for preschool children. Learn to make a cute paper Bumblebee.
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NZBCT Bumblebee Song and Dance
NZBCT Bumblebee Song and Dance, learn to sing the song and play the music.
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Bumblebee Nests at Your Place - FAQ
Generally we do not advise that people move nests unless it is absolutely necessary. Most bumblebee colonies do not survive being relocated
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Do Bumblebees Like Petunia or Vegetables Flowers?
whether a flower will be visited by a particular species of bee depends on a number of factors.
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The Bumblebee life cycle
Bumblebees are social insects and can live in nests of up to 400 bees. Each nest has a queen and will last for only one year.
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Why Bumblebees Need Our Help
Bumblebees are important because they pollinate our summer gardens, our wildflowers and our crops.
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