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Saturday 13 June 2026

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HortNZ opens 2026 scholarship applications 7th November 2025 /

HortNZ opens 2026 scholarship applications

Applications are open for Horticulture New Zealand’s 2026 scholarship programme, with 20 funding opportunities available.


Growers encouraged to apply for HortNZ associate director role 22nd April 2025

Growers encouraged to apply for HortNZ associate director role

Horticulture New Zealand is encouraging growers with leadership aspirations to apply for its associate director role on its board.


“Unworkable regulations” prompt vegetable price warning 5th November 2024 /

“Unworkable regulations” prompt vegetable price warning

Fresh vegetable prices could increase, possibly dramatically, if the government does not provide a clear and workable regulatory pathway for vegetable production, according to a new report.


Horticulture NZ calls for inclusion in ERP2 10th September 2024 /

Horticulture NZ calls for inclusion in ERP2

Horticulture New Zealand is urging the government to incorporate the horticulture sector into its second Emissions Reduction Plan.


Leaderbrand’s Dr Stuart Davis wins Bledisloe Cup 2024  2nd September 2024 /

Leaderbrand’s Dr Stuart Davis wins Bledisloe Cup 2024 

LeaderBrand’s sustainability manager, Dr Stuart Davis, won horticulture’s Bledisloe Cup for 2024. 


Horticulture New Zealand names new CEO 27th August 2024

Horticulture New Zealand names new CEO

Agribusiness specialist Kate Scott has been appointed to the top job.


Tunley resigns from HortNZ 2nd May 2024 /

Tunley resigns from HortNZ

The CEO is seeking a better work-life balance after the relentlessness of leading the organisation during Covid and Cyclone Gabrielle.


Horticulture scholarships open 6th October 2023 /

Horticulture scholarships open

Applications have opened for the annual Horticulture New Zealand and the Horticentre Trust scholarships.


HortNZ likes Nats’ NES proposal 19th September 2023

HortNZ likes Nats’ NES proposal

The National Party’s Primary Sector Growth Plan which includes provisions to make fruit and vegetable growing a permitted activity, has been welcomed by Horticulture New Zealand.


Lilly wins horticulture Bledisloe Cup for 2023 7th August 2023 /

Lilly wins horticulture Bledisloe Cup for 2023

One of the visionaries behind the formation of Horticulture New Zealand, Max Lilly, has won the horticulture Bledisloe Cup for 2023. 


Cyclone-hit regions needs more support – HortNZ 17th May 2023 /

Cyclone-hit regions needs more support – HortNZ

The Hawke’s Bay and Tairawhiti horticulture industries urgently need more government direction and support, says Horticulture New Zealand.


Hawke’s Bay hort needs $960m recovery cheque – report 10th May 2023

Hawke’s Bay hort needs $960m recovery cheque – report

Growers are desperate for government clarity around Cyclone Gabrielle rebuild plans, as a new report says close to a $1bn is needed “for a real shot at recovery”.