Fruit fly surveillance area widens in Papatoetoe
Biosecurity New Zealand is widening its trapping zone in Papatoetoe after today finding three more male Oriental fruit flies, says Biosecurity New Zealand Commissioner North Mike Inglis.
Finishing Strong and Looking Ahead
As the sun begins to set on the 2025-26 season, it is a natural time for reflection.
WorkSafe inspections overview and Q&A session
WorkSafe has recently completed inspections across fruit and vegetable growing operations, with a number of these resulting in enforcement notices.
Summerfruit NZ Grower networking events
Summerfruit NZ’s grower networking events are back this year in place of a conference. Last held in 2024, these events received great feedback from the many growers that attended.
March Biosecurity update
NZ grower article on Xylella fastidiosa Xylella fastidiosa is one of the major biosecurity risks.
Detection of a single male Oriental fruit fly leads to Biosecurity New Zealand taking action
Biosecurity New Zealand has placed legal controls on the movement of fruit and vegetables in the Auckland suburb of Papatoetoe following yesterday’s detection of a single male Oriental fruit fly, says Biosecurity…
System Success – Early BMSB detection proves value of readiness investment
A single male Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) was recently detected in a Kiwifruit Vine Health (KVH) funded surveillance trap in Orakei, Auckland.
Navigating a Period of Reform
As we move deeper into 2026, it is already clear that this will be an exceptionally busy year on the policy front.
Farewell Richard
Richard Mills, who joined Summerfruit NZ in 2019, will retire at the end of February.