NZKGI was formed following the downturn in the kiwifruit industry in 1993 to give growers their own organisation to develop a secure and stable kiwifruit industry. NZKGI represents kiwifruit growers and gives growers their own voice in industry and government decision making.
The NZ Kiwifruit Growers Forum consists of 17 Regional representatives, 1 Maori Forum Representative and 9 Supply Entity Representatives. Forum members are elected every three years by all kiwifruit growers via a postal ballot. The Forum members in turn elect a Chairman, Vice Chairman and Executive Committee.
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| Karen Pickford | Northland | Communications, Industry Stability, Performance
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| Monty Spencer | Auckland | External Relations, Performance
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| Mark Gardiner | Waikato | ||
| Peter Blair | Waihi/Coromandel | ||
| Andrew Dawson | Katikati | ||
| Sean Carnachan | Katikati | ||
| Mike Smith | Tauranga | ||
| Whetu Rolleston | Tauranga | External Relations, Industry Stability
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| Helen Allan | Te Puke | Industry Stability, Labour & Education
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| Simon Cook | Te Puke | ||
| Tammy Hill | Te Puke | Communications, Labour & Education
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| Ross Bawden | Te Puke | ||
| Nick Woolsey | Whakatane | ||
| Chris Anstis | Opotiki | ||
| Tim Tietjen | Poverty Bay | ||
| Jens Liesebach | Hawkes Bay/Lower North Island | ||
| Paul Thomas | South Island | ||
| Mark Mayston | Grower Entity - Apata | ||
| Tony Leicester | Grower Entity - DMS | ||
| Robert Humphries | Grower Entity - Eastpack | ||
| Karen Roche | Grower Entity - G6 | ||
| Jessica Smith | Grower Entity - Iwi | ||
| Phil Jones | Grower Entity - Less than 4% | ||
| Sally Gardiner | Grower Entity - MPAC | ||
| Mike Butcher | Grower Entity - OPAC | ||
| Louise Peters | Grower Entity - Seeka | ||
| Debbie Robinson | Grower Entity - Trevelyan's |
The Executive Committee supports the staff to carry out the day-to-day affairs of NZKGI in accordance with its aims and objectives and to ensure the delivery of transparent, robust, useful and timely reporting to growers.
NZKGI staff manage the day-to-day activity to support growers across the following six key portfolios: Labour and Education, Performance, Industry Stability, Communications, Organisational Management and External Relations.
COLIN BOND | Chief Executive
Colin’s role as CEO is responsible for leading NZKGI to deliver its mission of advocating, protecting, and enhancing the commercial and political interests of New Zealand kiwifruit growers. Colin also manages the Industry Stability portfolio.
MIKE MURPHY | Communications Manager
Mike’s central role is to manage the Communications Portfolio which focuses on communication to and for New Zealand’s kiwifruit growers. He also manages special projects and oversees the Organisation Portfolio.
MARGOT COTTER | Performance & Supply Manager
Margot is responsible for developing and implementing independent monitoring activities and analysis to assist growers in having access to consistent, accurate and easy to understand data on industry performance including Zespri. Margot’s responsibilities include the management of the Performance portfolio.
SARAH CAMERON | Senior Policy Analyst
As NZKGI’s senior policy analyst, Sarah Cameron is responsible for consulting with stakeholders and other agencies as well as providing analysis, research and advice on policy changes. Sarah’s responsibilities involve the management of the External Relations portfolio which includes health and safety.
GAVIN STAGG | Labour Coordinator
Gavin’s appointment is a key part of the NZKGI’s Labour recruitment strategy. He is excited by the initiatives already underway and the opportunities to build a collaborative response to the labour demands. Gavin is responsible for managing seasonal recruitment initiatives in conjunction with growers, contractors and packhouses to ensure as much as possible is done to meet the sector’s worker requirements.
DI HOLLOWAY | Education Coordinator
Education is critical for addressing the forecast shortage in skilled people needed as our industry grows. As the NZKGI Education Coordinator, Di is working with schools, training providers, and industry organisations to highlight the many and varied pathways available for students to enter the industry and build exciting careers in Horticulture.
TANYA VICKERS | Executive Assistant
