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Focusing on the opportunities and challenges ahead

1 September 2025

The recent Horticulture and RSE conferences in Wellington was a real highlight, bringing growers, industry leaders, government, researchers and partners together to focus on the opportunities and challenges ahead for…

Supporting growers through challenge and change

6 August 2025

Growers are known for their resilience.

RSE: a partnership that works for everyone

1 August 2025

As the main horticulture season winds down, many of our Pacific seasonal workers are heading home to reunite with their families.

Promising policy changes

1 July 2025

The Government’s recently announced national direction package promises meaningful change for growers, and not a moment too soon.

Nuturing the next generation

2 June 2025

If New Zealand’s horticulture sector is to thrive into the future, we must invest in one of our most valuable resources: people, and in particular, young people.

An eye-opening week in Singapore

2 May 2025

I recently returned from a week in Singapore, part of a FoodHQ-led delegation looking at land use change and diversity in food systems.

Six months in

1 April 2025

It’s now six months since I joined HortNZ as chief executive and it’s been really rewarding getting out and about meeting the passionate and resilient growers producing world-class fruit and…

Securing a strong future for New Zealand horticulture

1 March 2025

We’ve now set a date for the 2025 Horticulture New Zealand Conference and we’re looking forward to connecting with growers, industry leaders, and policymakers in Wellington on 26-27 August.

The opportunities for growth are significant

5 February 2025

By working together, we can ensure that New Zealand horticulture continues to thrive, delivering fresh produce to our tables and premium products to the world.

Thank you for your dedication

20 December 2024

As the year draws to a close, I want to take a moment to reflect on what we’ve achieved together, to thank you for your commitment and dedication, and to look ahead to 2025.