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HortNZ releases election manifesto

29 July 2020

Post-Covid, the New Zealand horticulture industry has a critical role to play in our country's economic and social recovery.

Horticulture post-Covid recovery strategy

16 July 2020

Horticulture to spearhead New Zealand’s post-Covid recovery All parts of New Zealand’s diverse horticulture sector have worked with key government departments to develop an industry-led, government-enabled strategy that will ensure horticulture…

Government support and increased flexibility for RSE workers overdue

8 July 2020

Media release: HortNZ says while it welcomes increased government support and flexibility for the RSE workers who are still in NZ waiting for repatriation back to the Pacific, the decisions should

RMA Amendment Act 2020

7 July 2020

The Resource Management Act (RMA) Amendment Act 2020 was passed on 30 June and has introduced to the RMA a provision for farm plans (Part 9A).

Direction of horticulture industry aligns with Fit for a Better World

7 July 2020

Horticulture New Zealand says the horticulture industry’s future focused strategies align well with what is proposed in Fit for a Better World.

Tomato red spider mite – response stand-up

25 June 2020

Tomato red spider mite – response stand-up

Biosecurity

Export and domestic organic horticulture industry will benefit from a national standard

23 June 2020

Horticulture New Zealand says it backs moves to introduce a national standard for organic products through the Organic Products Bill, currently before Parliament.

Wairarapa Pea Weevil Eradicated

19 February 2020

Biosecurity New Zealand are confident they have eradicated pea weevil from the Wairarapa.

Biosecurity

Travelling overseas? Simple steps to protect your industry

1 December 2019

By Brad Siebert and Anna Rathé

If you are travelling overseas over the holiday period (or any time of the year) there are a few key steps you can take to…

Bledisloe Cup won by Gisborne horticulture leader, Bill Thorpe

5 August 2019

Bill Thorpe pictured here with his wife Margaret. Horticulture's Bledisloe Cup for 2019 has been won by Gisborne horticulture leader, Bill Thorpe.