About the horticulture industry
in New Zealand

Horticulture is one of New Zealand's fastest growing and most valuable sectors.

The industry produces healthy food for New Zealanders and the world, generating $7.54 billion in value across domestic and export markets - all on less than 0.1 per cent of the country's land area.

A thriving fruit and vegetable sector supports the health of New Zealanders, strengthens communities and underpins a resilient, sustainable economy.

Growers work hard to bring nutritious produce from orchards and fields to New Zealanders and customers in our global markets every day by investing in new technology, adapting to changing conditions and by finding more efficient ways to grow fruit and vegetables.

With the governments support, the sector can continue to grow, innovate and build resilience to future challenges, while also contributing to the overall prosperity of New Zealand.

The right policy settings will enable growers to invest with confidence, expand production, adopt new technology, lift productivity and respond effectively to climate and market volatility.

This will help ensure New Zealanders have access to healthy food year-round, support the 40,000 plus people employed in the industry, enable thriving regional communities and maintain horticulture's position as one of the country's most sustainable, high-value sectors.

Read more on the policy priorities that will help our sector succeed and the policy actions we'd like to see here

Read our 2023-2027 strategy here. 

Read our 2024/25 Annual Report here.

HortNZ is an incorporated society, governed by a Board. Find out more about our current Board members here.

Read our constitution here.

Read the Horticulture Industry Forum (HIF) policy document here.

Click here for the details of the executive leadership team

HortNZ works in partnership with product groups and district associations to create an enduring environment where growers prosper. 

You can view the product groups and access their websites here

HortNZ was formed by a merger of the New Zealand Fruitgrowers Federation, the New Zealand Vegetable and Potato Growers Federation, and New Zealand Berryfruit Federation on 1 December 2005.  

You can read more about the merger here.  

The New Zealand Fruitgrowers Charitable Trust was set up in 1985 following the sale of 50% of the New Zealand Fruitgrowers Federation's share in commercial trading and export activities. The trust offers grants to further the fruit growing industry in New Zealand. Find out more about the NZFGCT here.