News

Our People - The Strength of Summerfruit

As we look back at the summerfruit season that’s still fresh in our minds, it's clear that the real strength of our industry comes from our people.

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WorkSafe inspections

WorkSafe has advised that it will be conducting proactive inspections across the horticulture, viticulture, and rural contracting sectors between 1 July and 30 September 2025.

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Navigating our natural resources: Responsible farming and sensible reform

As the industry body representing you, New Zealand's summerfruit growers, we know how deeply connected you are to the land and vital natural resources – the soil, water, climate –...

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Navigating an increasingly uncertain world: your voice in shaping Summerfruit NZ's Future

The world in which we operate is becoming increasingly uncertain, with geopolitical shifts, climate change impacts, and evolving trade dynamics creating a complex landscape for our industry.

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Operational Agreement signed

Biosecurity New Zealand and Summerfruit NZ signed an Operational Agreement on readiness and response last week.

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Successful end to fruit fly response on Auckland’s North Shore

Controls on the movement of fruit and vegetables in the Auckland North Shore suburb of Birkdale have been lifted after no further evidence of the Oriental fruit fly was found...

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Season all but over

The 2024-2025 season is now all but over. While most growers are reporting favourable yields and good quality, I am aware that orchard gate returns are tracking below expectations for...

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Fruit fly controls on Auckland’s North Shore remain in place

Legal controls on the movement of fruit and vegetables on Auckland’s North Shore will remain in place for the next few weeks as part of the response to the discovery...

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Conference registration open

Registrations for Summerfruit NZ’s 2025 conference in Blenheim, 25-26 June, are now open.

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Clear themes emerging from season

With the harvest still going for some, and sales data still coming in, it is a little premature to comment conclusively on the season, but some clear themes are emerging.

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