HortNZ Board Election 2025: Growers urged to vote before 10 July deadline
Commercial fruit and vegetable growers are being encouraged to cast their votes in the Horticulture New Zealand (HortNZ) board directors' election.
Nominations are open for three positions on the Horticulture New Zealand (HortNZ) board.
Three director positions are available this year, following the retirement of Barry O'Neil and Hugh Ritchie - both having completed their maximum terms - and the decision by Kathryn de Bruin to step down.
"Horticulture is a crucial industry for New Zealand, and director elections give growers a real say in the direction of the industry good body," says Bernadine Guilleux, chair of HortNZ.
"We're encouraging growers to think about the candidates who will best reflect the diversity of the sector - from different crops and regions to varied backgrounds and perspectives."
To be eligible, candidates must be active growers, or a director, shareholder, trustee or employee of an active grower.
Nominations close Monday 9 June.
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