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Whetu Rolleston new Kiwifruit Grower Chairperson
New Zealand kiwifruit growers advocacy body NZKGI has confirmed the appointment of Whetu Rolleston as NZKGI’s new Chairperson. Whetu brings a wealth of experience to the position, having made significant […]
New Zealand kiwifruit harvest kicks off
New Zealand’s 2025 kiwifruit harvest has begun with the first fruit picked just outside Edgecumbe in the Bay of Plenty, marking the earliest ever harvest. Growers Mark and Josie Ruiter […]
Kiwifruit growers to celebrate trifecta of industry milestones
The path to today’s success for New Zealand’s kiwifruit industry has been anything but plain sailing. The story of our iconic piece of kiwiana began in the early 1900’s when […]
Kiwifruit growers’ orchards saved after spray ruled safe for use
Today, the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) announced a decision that hydrogen cyanamide, an active ingredient in sprays such as Hi-Cane, may continue to be used in New Zealand. Hydrogen cyanamide […]
New Zealand kiwifruit harvest looking fruitful
New Zealand’s 2024 kiwifruit harvest has kicked off with the first crop picked in Auckland, and more kiwifruit to be picked around New Zealand over the coming months. Growers Bruce […]
Report released on success of kiwifruit export regulations
New Zealand’s kiwifruit industry operates under a ‘Single Desk’ structure whereby government regulations establish Zespri as the primary exporter of New Zealand-grown kiwifruit to all countries other than Australia. This […]
Hi-Cane remains safe for people and the environment
This week NZKGI responded to the Environmental Protection Authority’s (EPA) Social Impact Assessment (SIA) report on the effects of their proposed hydrogen cyanamide ban, a spray used by kiwifruit growers […]
New Zealand’s 2023 kiwifruit harvest begins with very rough start
New Zealand’s 2023 kiwifruit harvest has kicked off with the first crop picked this morning in Pukehina, outside Tauranga, and more kiwifruit to be picked around New Zealand over the […]
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