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Phasing out synthetic nitrogen fertiliser deserves careful scrutiny

1 August 2026

The proposal by the Green party to phase out synthetic nitrogen fertiliser deserves careful scrutiny.

Backing growers to produce more value from the land they care for

1 July 2026

How do we create more value from the land while protecting the resources that sustain it?

Protecting New Zealand’s food security

1 June 2026

New Zealand’s growers are central to this country’s food security.

Maintaining food supply is becoming hard

1 May 2026

Cost of living remains the biggest concern for New Zealanders - and at the heart of that is access to affordable, nutritious food.

Putting horticulture on the election agenda

1 April 2026

With the next General Election in November, HortNZ has released its 2026 election manifesto, outlining the priorities we believe are critical for the future of our sector.

Horticulture in New Zealand has real momentum

2 March 2026

Demand for our fresh produce remains strong in key markets, export forecasts continue to rise and growers across the country are investing, innovating and backing themselves for the future.

Eyes on the risks - and the opportunities ahead

2 February 2026

If there’s one thing growers know better than anyone, it’s how quickly conditions can change.

Thank you, growers, for your resilience, hard work and commitment

1 December 2025

Merry Christmas -- here’s to a productive and positive year ahead.

Reliable water will give growers confidence to invest

1 November 2025

Water remains one of the defining issues for horticulture in New Zealand.

A more strategic approach to food needed in New Zealand

1 October 2025

Spring is here, the weather is warming up, and our fruit and vegetable growers are busy in their fields and orchards.