Brown Marmorated Stink Bug Awareness Campaign
Biosecurity New Zealand is ramping up a public awareness campaign to encourage people to report possible sightings of brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) – a major threat to Aotearoa New...
Handpicked Crew Rewards Cards Available
The Handpicked Crew rewards programme has been set up to offer incentives to seasonal workers in Central Otago to support local businesses.
Students Seeking Summerfruit Growers Help
Summerfruit NZ has been approached by university students seeking to connect with summerfruit growers who are willing to provide the students with information and/or complete surveys on aspects of their...
Kate's Update
The Summerfruit NZ team was in Hawke’s Bay recently visiting orchards and holding grower meetings. Thanks to those who hosted our visits, it was good to see your preparations for...
Lawrie Cook
The horticulture industry lost an industry leader on 15 October. Lawrie Cook was a respected and influential person during the many years he was involved in the industry and was...
HortNZ Grower Meeting Invitation
HortNZ Chief Executive, Nadine Tunley will be holding a grower meeting in Alexandra on Thursday 17 November at 7pm at the Centennial Court Motel.
New Zealand Seasonal Work Scheme
Ministry of Social Development (MSD) Regional Labour Market Advisor in Central Otago, Tracey Harrison has provided an overview of the New Zealand Seasonal Work Scheme.
Wellbeing
Bad weather has impacted growers in all our regions this year. Hawke’s Bay for example has experienced a tough start to the season, with wet soils, rain at a critical...