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HortNZ welcomes lifting of fruit fly controls in Auckland

10 April 2025

HortNZ welcomes the decision to lift controls on the movement of fruit and vegetables in an Auckland suburb after no further evidence of the Oriental fruit fly was found.

Disruption to the production of fresh vegetables threatens both affordability and availability

24 March 2025

Opinion editorial: Michelle Sands, General Manager Strategy and Policy, HortNZ
A recent Horizons Research poll identified rising food prices as one of the most pressing concerns for New Zealanders.

HortNZ welcomes plan for a new water storage facility for the Heretaunga Plains

7 March 2025

HortNZ has welcomed the Hawke’s Bay Regional Council’s decision to advance plans for a new water storage facility on the Heretaunga Plains.

Fruit fly update

7 March 2025

Biosecurity New Zealand is continuing its response to the recent detection of a single male Oriental fruit fly in Birkdale, Auckland.

HortNZ and Vegetables NZ present at select committee on RMA amendment bill

3 March 2025

HortNZ General Manager Policy and Strategy and Vegetables NZ Chair, John Murphy appeared in front of the Environment Committee on 3 March.

Horticulture New Zealand supports action to improve access to plant health products

28 February 2025

Horticulture New Zealand welcomes the Government’s pledge to reduce regulatory delays and improving growers’ access to essential plant health products.

Discovery of fruit fly concerning

20 February 2025

The discovery of another male Oriental fruit fly in Auckland will be a cause for concern among New Zealand growers.

Horticulture New Zealand and Kaipara Moana Remediation launch programme for Northland kūmara growers

18 February 2025

HortNZ and Kaipara Moana Remediation (KMR) are partnering on a programme to build resilience across the Northland/Te Tai Tokerau kūmara industry.

Horticulture New Zealand welcomes lifting of fruit fly movement controls

13 February 2025

HortNZ welcomes the lifting of movement controls on fruit and vegetables in Auckland following successful response to the detection of a single Oriental fruit fly.

Making it easier to grow vegetables critical for New Zealand

13 February 2025

New Zealand's ability to provide fresh, healthy vegetables for future generations is at risk unless the Government makes growing them a permitted activity.