News - In February, 2023

Archive: 1, 2023

Kate’s update

It’s been two weeks since Cyclone Gabrielle wreaked havoc in Hawke’s Bay, Gisborne and many other regions in the North Island.

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Observations from in the field in Hawke's Bay following Cyclone Gabrielle

The 2022/23 season was difficult before Cyclone Gabrielle arrived.

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Summerfruit NZ Conference 2023 - Expanding Horizons

The Summerfruit NZ Board and team is pleased to inform you that early bird registration for the Summerfruit New Zealand Conference 2023 is currently open!

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Obituary for Basil Goodman

  Basil Arthur Goodman (83 years)  SEASONAL SOLUTIONS PIONEER REMEMBERED   Born in Motueka and married to Lois for 60 years this year, Basil Goodman knew how to grow things – not just fruit…

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Levy payments

A reminder for levy payers and levy collectors: if you haven’t already, please submit your levy declaration on the Summerfruit NZ grower portal.

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Export Market Data

The latest export figures from the week ending 19 February 2023 can be found here. Export Market Data 2022-23

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Industry Trainee Scholarships

Applications close on 20 March 2023 Every year HortNZ offers several $500 scholarships to New Zealand students and trainees who have a special interest in the fruit or vegetable industry, and…

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Coming up: Planted Hectares Declarations

If you wish to vote at the 2023 AGM, you need to declare your planted hectares.

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Prevar Field Days 2023

Prevar is a private joint venture company owned by industry, comprising of New Zealand Apples & Pears Incorporated, Plant & Food Research (New Zealand), and Apples and Pears Australia Limited.

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Do you need flood support?

Summerfruit NZ is thinking of our growers in Hawke's Bay and their workers, families, and communities who have been significantly impacted by cyclone Gabrielle.

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