
Veteran grower 'gobsmacked' to win Horticulture Bledisloe Cup
Andrew Fenton has spent 50 years growing kiwifruit and avocados in Te Puke.
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'I knew there would be a bit of damage, but it was quite a shock to see so much damage.'
Bay of Plenty, Southland, Central Lakes District top ASB's list.
The June quarter was marked by 'chilly' economic conditions.
The 29-year-old Tauranga lab manager beat six regional champions in the final.
This year's event hosted 14,000 athletes from 431 schools competing in 27 sporting codes.
Job losses tough but leaders express confidence in kiwifruit marketer's direction.
Brendan Vercoe talks to Tom Raynel about his small frozen foods business Kiwi Sorbet.
Staff consultation begins next week, continuing into early October.
New York Times: Why kiwifruit deserve a spot in your diet.
Six were hospitalised with moderate to serious injuries, with others also hurt.
First-ever fresh fruit to receive an authorised health claim from the European Commission.
PGG Wrightson's net profit rose to $10.7m, a 248% increase.
Te Puke neighbours urge council to take action to stop flooding during heavy rain.
The kiwifruit harvest is nearly complete, with over 215 million trays picked.
As well as tariffs, a whole range of factors go into negotiations with markets
The time is right for the primary sector to grow again with further changes.
New Zealand’s rural sector enters the next 12 months with real momentum
Bay of Plenty-born Carrington calls Zespri role a great way to “connect back with home”.
Fieldays showcases NZ ingenuity with pollution-mapping robots and vegan leather.
HortNZ CEO Kate Scott says the forecast is great news for growers and the economy.
The food rescue charity redistributed 160 tonnes of kiwifruit in 2024.
Zespri sold a record 220.9 million trays, up from 164.2 million in 2023-24.
The Kowhai used biofuel made from used cooking oil bunkered in Hong Kong.
New Zealand earned $172m from horticultural exports to Vietnam in 2024.
Vietnam is now the fastest-growing economy in Southeast Asia.
Zespri says other fruit companies use home-compostable labels, but not in all markets.
Kiwifruit orchards were developed while leaving much of the natural environment untouched.
The event returns after a hiatus, celebrating Bay of Plenty exporters.
The Government is reviewing tax exemptions for charities and non-profits.