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Wally van de Westerlo nearing retirement
March 10, 2025
Wally van de Westerlo nearing retirement
After thirty-three years of loyal service Wally van de Westerlo is nearing retirement from Horticentre (originally Veg Gro) Drury branch.  He will be missed by all the greenhouse growers he has helped over the years. 
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Céline De Neve Joins Agro Solutions Team in APAC Region
January 15, 2025
Céline De Neve Joins Agro Solutions Team in APAC Region
Roam Technology excited to announce new role focused on Asia-Pacific
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.
Te Mata Exports Announces Retirement of Founding Director Murray Tait
August 13, 2024
Te Mata Exports Announces Retirement of Founding Director Murray Tait
"Murray’s contribution to Te Mata Exports and the wider industry has been nothing short of extraordinary"
Powerplants and RTF Climate Announce Strategic Partnership for the APAC Region
June 4, 2024
Powerplants and RTF Climate Announce Strategic Partnership for the APAC Region
Together, Powerplants and RTF Climate combine for over half a century of experience implementing innovative horticultural solutions.
Local florist amongst impressive young horticulturists competing in Karaka
October 23, 2023
Local florist amongst impressive young horticulturists competing in Karaka
She’s fought fires, established an “unruly” floristry business, and next month she’ll battle it out against the great young guns of New Zealand’s horticulture world.
Toasting Tahryn, 2023 Young Horticulturist finalist.
October 9, 2023
Toasting Tahryn, 2023 Young Horticulturist finalist.
A Blenheim viticulturist has been selected to represent the NZ Winegrowers sector at this year’s Young Horticulturist of the Year Competition.
Renee reaps rewards of career switch – now off to Young Horticulturist finals.
October 9, 2023
Renee reaps rewards of career switch – now off to Young Horticulturist finals.
Leaving a deskbound job in favour of the great outdoors has paid off for Renee Johnson.
Meryn Whitehead, finalist for the 2023 NZ Young Horticulturist competition
October 9, 2023
Meryn Whitehead, finalist for the 2023 NZ Young Horticulturist competition
Marlborough’s chances of bringing home the coveted Young Horticulturist of the Year title have just doubled, thanks to orchardist Meryn Whitehead.