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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.
Caleb selected to compete at NZ Young Horticulturist competition
October 9, 2023
Caleb selected to compete at NZ Young Horticulturist competition
The chance of a Cantabrian winning the coveted New Zealand Young Horticulturist of the year title has just doubled thanks to landscaper Caleb Washington.
Jason Gwynn will represent the arborist sector at the NZ Young Horticulturist finals.
September 25, 2023
Jason Gwynn will represent the arborist sector at the NZ Young Horticulturist finals.
Following in his brother’s footsteps has paid off for the Waikato’s Jason Gwynn who will represent the arborist sector at the NZ Young Horticulturist finals this year.
Canterbury’s Lydia O’Dowd off to Young Horticulturist Finals.
September 25, 2023
Canterbury’s Lydia O’Dowd off to Young Horticulturist Finals.
Taking a plant biology paper at university was a game changer for Lydia O’Dowd who was recently judged NZ’s Young Plant Producer of the Year.