The HortNZ Conference is held annually in either Auckland or Christchurch. It attracts more than 500 growers, suppliers and industry supporters. It is the commercial fruit and vegetable industry showcase event of the year and is always well supported by trade exhibitors and our family of sponsors. It is also features the industry's challenging 'Young Grower of the Year' competition. For more information about the HortNZ conference, email info@hortnz.co.nz.


2008 Hort NZ Conference

One Industry, One Dream

2008 Speaker Presentations

  • Dr David Hughes - Imperial College, London
    $10 Billion in Exports by 2020: Pipe Dream, Aspiration or Target?
  • Steven Carden
    A world in change – from computers to cows
  • Sarah Pettitt - National Farmers Union (NFU), UK
    Best Practice, the foundation of the dream
  • Noel Shield - Kerry Fresh China Limited
    China
  • Phil O'Reilly - Business NZ
    Climate Change & the Economy
  • Julia Hoare - PriceWaterhouseCoopers
    NZ’s response to climate change & its impact on the horticulture sector
  • Andrew Barber - AgriLink
    Carbon Footprinting - What is going on?
  • John Collyns - Retirement Villages Association
    Influencing Policy Decisions
  • Mark Blackham - Senate Communications
    Influencing Government
  • Tony Wright - New Zealand Steel
    Dealing with Governments
  • 5+ A DAY
    Highlights from United Fresh and The 5+ A Day Charitable Trust