Opportunities for cherries and apricots under the India–NZ Free Trade Agreement
Summerfruit NZ is pleased that the India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) has now been concluded, marking a significant milestone.
Biosecurity update
Queensland fruit fly response To date, no other Queensland fruit flies have been found, following the identification of a single male fruit fly in Mt Roskill, Auckland on 7 January.
Fruit Fly Host Material Official Assurance Programme
Given where the summerfruit industry is at in terms of the export season, we would like to remind growers about the Fruit Fly Host Material Official Assurance Programme (OAP).
Resource Management Reform Bills
The Government has introduced two new bills to Parliament that will replace the RMA with a new resource management system – the Planning Bill and the Natural Environment Bill.
Good News in the Resource Management Space
In all the changes and proposals announced by the Government before Christmas, a bill was passed that automatically extends all existing and expired resource consents until 31 December 2027.
Queensland fruit fly response update
Update: no other flies have been found as at 13 January 2026 Rules are now in place which prohibit the movement of fruit and vegetables out of a controlled area in…
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…