Thursday, 22 May 2025 07:55

Nominations open for Horticulture New Zealand board positions

Written by  Staff Reporters
Horticulture NZ chair Bernadine Guilleux. Horticulture NZ chair Bernadine Guilleux.

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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