Topic includes Splitting hives, reuniting a weak colony and spring build-up checklist. Are your hives strong enough to split into two colonies, either to replace or increase hive numbers or to manage swarming. What happens with weak colonies, will they survive, what can we do with them? In the event of rain, we will revert to the big shed at 403 Hamurana Road, Ngongotahā. Also a memorial unveiling seat for past bee club members Grant Collins and Max Douglas