Yellow-Legged Hornet Investigation – Glenfield, Auckland
Biosecurity New Zealand is urging Aucklanders to be on the lookout for yellow-legged hornets (Vespa velutina) following the discovery of a queen hornet in the early stages of building a…
Your voice, our direction
As the season gains momentum and we look ahead, our Annual General Meeting (AGM) – at 12pm on Friday 7 November – is fast approaching.
AGM, strategic investment, and key deadlines
I love this time of year as the weather warms up and the days draw out: there's a real sense of anticipation for the season ahead.
The Wattie's decision
Many of you likely saw or heard me in the media last week, talking about Wattie’s decision to buy fewer Hawke’s Bay peaches due to declining demand for New Zealand-grown…
2025 Export Registration Deadlines
Growers, packhouses, and exporters can register for export via the secure Summerfruit NZ Portal’s online registration system until Friday 31 October.
Spotlight on Xylella fastidiosa (Phony Peach Disease)
As mentioned at previous SummerGreen meetings, we mentioned a new development.
A Strong Mandate for Our Future
I want to start by extending a big thank you to all the growers who participated in the recent commodity levy referendum.