Displaying items by tag: HORTICULTURE NZ

Thursday, 04 May 2017 09:55

It’s all CoOL – consumers know best

Giving consumers what they want ensures at least two things: that they’ll pay a premium for the product, and that it will sell out.

Published in Opinion
Thursday, 04 May 2017 07:55

Food origin supporters call for submissions

Submissions are now open on the Consumers’ Right to Know (Country of Origin of Food) Bill until May 18 – with backing from NZ Pork and Horticulture NZ.

Published in General News

Mandatory labelling of fruits and vegetables is back on the public agenda.

Published in Opinion
Wednesday, 08 March 2017 07:55

Healthy Rivers plan hits rough waters

Horticulture NZ was reluctantly preparing for an injunction on the Waikato Healthy Rivers Plan Change submissions last week, after attempts to reach agreement with the council failed.

Published in General News
Friday, 10 February 2017 09:55

How to keep horticulture growing

Last year (2016) was one of growth for horticulture.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 20 December 2016 09:55

Healthy Rivers hits a snag

A level playing field is what Horticulture NZ, Federated Farmers and other primary organisations want from a judicial review of Waikato’s ‘healthy rivers’ plan change.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 30 November 2016 13:55

HortNZ marks 100 years of representing growers

Today, Horticulture NZ celebrates 100 years of representing growers, with its foundations in the New Zealand Fruitgrowers Federation formed in 1916.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 23 November 2016 14:01

Increase in seasonal workers welcomed

An increase of 1000 seasonal workers announced by Government today brings some welcome relief to the growing horticulture industry.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 15 November 2016 09:20

Transport issues loom for fruit growers

HortNZ’s offices in the capital are closed again today but will re-open tomorrow.

Published in General News
Friday, 11 November 2016 12:22

Young grower ‘an inspiration’

Pukekohe grower Andrew Hutchinson was named Young Horticulturalist of the Year at last night’s awards dinner in Auckland.

Published in General News
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