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Dates for the 2025 Regional Young Grower of the Year competitions are set
January 29, 2025
Dates for the 2025 Regional Young Grower of the Year competitions are set
Young Grower of the Year is an annual competition to select the finest young grower in the country.
Grow your career today
January 29, 2025
Grow your career today
The Young Plant Producer competition offers a unique opportunity for our industry’s rising stars to grow their careers and become the leaders of tomorrow.
Sarah Adams receives prestigious Robin Davidson Memorial Award for 2024
December 16, 2024
Sarah Adams receives prestigious Robin Davidson Memorial Award for 2024
Minister of Agriculture Todd McClay formally presented Sarah Adams with the Robin Davidson Memorial Award
Vegetables Big Day Out
December 16, 2024
Vegetables Big Day Out
Hosted by Te Ahikawariki/Vegetable Industry Centre of Excellence (VICE)
a1 Apple Website Launched to Complement Brand Refresh
December 16, 2024
a1 Apple Website Launched to Complement Brand Refresh
“With growing demand and increased volumes expected over the coming seasons and beyond, this platform allows us to better connect with global customers and showcase the work of our growers.”
Powerplants 30th Anniversary Celebration
November 5, 2024
Powerplants 30th Anniversary Celebration
Powerplants Australia is honoured to celebrate 30 years of partnership with growers across the country.
Cantabrian wins Young Horticulturist of the Year Competition
November 4, 2024
Cantabrian wins Young Horticulturist of the Year Competition
Anna England of Amberley, North Canterbury, has been named the 2024 Young Horticulturist of the Year.
Craig Scott – Young Horticulturist of the Year 2024 finalist
October 8, 2024
Craig Scott – Young Horticulturist of the Year 2024 finalist
It can be said, Craig Scott jokes, that his perspective of the world is an interesting one given he’s so often high above ground, or way down below.
Kyla Mathewson – Young Horticulturist of the Year Finalist 2024
October 8, 2024
Kyla Mathewson – Young Horticulturist of the Year Finalist 2024
Kyla Mathewson feels she’s one of those rare creatures – a person who has scored the dream job, one which she can’t imagine swapping out.
Tai Nelson – Young Horticulturist of the Year 2024 Finalist
October 8, 2024
Tai Nelson – Young Horticulturist of the Year 2024 Finalist
It may have happened more by accident than design, but Tai Nelson has a job worth raising your glass to.
Taylor Leabourn, Young Horticulturist of the Year 2024 finalist
October 8, 2024
Taylor Leabourn, Young Horticulturist of the Year 2024 finalist
If there’s a prize for the Young Horticulturist competition finalist with the healthiest diet, Taylor Leabourn is arguably a strong contender.
Anna England – Young Horticulturist of the Year 2024 Finalist
October 8, 2024
Anna England – Young Horticulturist of the Year 2024 Finalist
An interest in organics and backyard permaculture has led Anna England to her place of employment.
Grower2Grower Charity Golf Raffle Raises $ 4,514 for the Cancer Society! (UPDATE)
Gellert’s win Grower2Grower Golf Day tournament for 2024
September 24, 2024
Gellert’s win Grower2Grower Golf Day tournament for 2024
Photo Gallery of the 2024 Grower2Grower Golf Day.  Congratulations to all the teams that entered and enjoyed the day.
Michael Bednarz new Powerplants Australia CEO
September 9, 2024
Michael Bednarz new Powerplants Australia CEO
Powerplants Australia have last month announced a new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Michael Bednarz, to take over from Simon Gomme.
TNZ Mini Conference August 2024
September 9, 2024
TNZ Mini Conference August 2024
The TomatoesNZ mini conference took place in Pukekohe (and online) 8th August 2024.
Young Horticultural finalists gather in lead up to competition finals
August 27, 2024
Young Horticultural finalists gather in lead up to competition finals
Five skilled young people will this year compete for the coveted title of New Zealand’s 2024 Young Horticulturist of the Year.
Purchase your 2024 Charity Golf Day Raffle Tickets online
August 27, 2024
Purchase your 2024 Charity Golf Day Raffle Tickets online
This year the charity we are supporting is the Cancer Society
Meet the 2024 Grower2Grower Golf Day Sponsors
August 26, 2024
Meet the 2024 Grower2Grower Golf Day Sponsors
Pleased to introduce the sponsors for the Grower2Grower Golf Day 2024. Our Platinum Sponsor will be at hole number 1 on the course. A huge thank you to the Horticentre Group for their continued support of the G2G golf day.