The Apiculture New Zealand Photography competition is held annually at the industry national conference. It is an integral part of the honey and photography show, showcasing the skill of the photographer in highlighting the life of bees, beekeeping and the wider industry in media/print form.
The ApiNZ National Photography Competition was won by Gary Glasson of Glasson Apiaries on the West Coast. He won gold medals for a dramatic photo of hives being swept away by a flood in the Taramakau River south of Greymouth, and for a scenic portrait. The People’s Choice Award was claimed by Mario Bernasconi of Whare Honey for capturing the perfect shot of New Zealand beekeeping: a line of sheep on a hill above a line of beehives!
ApiNZ National Photography Competition winner Gary Glasson, Glasson Apiaries
People’s Choice Award winner Mario Bernasconi, Whare Honey
Close-Up Print Winners
Gold: Francis Proffit
Silver: Robert Waddell
Bronze: Nikki Watts
Scenic Print
Gold: Gary Glasson
Silver: Nikki Watts
Bronze: Kim Dolan
Portrait Print
Gold: Doesjka Trevarthen
Silver: Doesjka Trevarthen
Bronze: Jayden Moran
Essay Print
Gold: Nikki Watts
Silver: Pauline Bassett
Oh Darn
Gold: Gary Glasson
Silver: Nikki Watts