Potatoes New Zealand

Research & Insights Forum 2025
2025-03-18 11:30 - 2025-03-19 14:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | Wharewaka Function Centre, 2 Taranaki Street, Wellington, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand
Beyond the Ordinary: Navigating Challenges, Redefining Success

There will be revealing presentations, interactive workshops and plenty of chances to leverage our collective voice on the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for the food and fibre sector.

Research & Insights Forum 2025 will run across two days – Tuesday 18 and Wednesday 19 March – with a networking function on Tuesday evening, and the Capability Forum breakfast on Wednesday morning.

The Forum will showcase crucial projects delivered throughout the year, that help address the challenges our sector faces, specifically around workforce talent, the pace of change in technology and the uncertainty around government reforms.

Mental Health & Resilience with Sir John Kirwan in Whangarei
2025-03-25 10:30 - 12:00 | Semenoff Stadium – Level 2 Lounge, 51 Okara Drive, Whangarei, Northland, New Zealand
Together with the Rural Support Trust Te Tai Tokerau (Northland), Westpac are proud to bring Sir John Kirwan to Whangārei for a free talk on mental health and resilience. As a Westpac Ambassador of over 10 years, Sir John Kirwan (JK) has a passion for mental health and sharing his own mental health journey with the aim of helping others with theirs.

JK is an All Black legend, but it’s his contributions outside of rugby that have made him one of our most treasured New Zealanders. As Westpac Ambassador, JK is helping New Zealanders understand mental illness, talk more openly with each other, and build supportive networks.

About the event:

At this free event, hear JK speak openly about his own struggles with mental illness while being at the top of his game. He offers insight into the steps he took to manage and learn about his own mental health and the things he does in his daily life to take care of himself not only for him but his family too.

Doors open at 9:45am, JK will begin speaking at 10:30am.

Please stay and join us for a light BBQ lunch and kōrero from 11:30am.

This is an opportunity not to be missed and a chance to hear and learn from one of New Zealand’s most well-respected All Blacks!

South Island Agricultural Field Days
2025-03-26 08:00 - 2025-03-28 17:00 | SIAFD, 1191 Courtenay Road, Kirwee, Canterbury, New Zealand
This even aims to provide an interactive demonstration site focused on delivering an enjoyable, informative experience for our exhibitors and visitors alike. Held in Kirwee, Canterbury it is a not to be missed event in March.

Established in 1951, the South Island Agriculture Field Days is one of the oldest and largest agricultural events in the South Island.

Member's Event - Ashburton, Canterbury
2025-04-07 18:00 - 20:00 | Ashburton Events Centre, 211A Wills Street, Ashburton, Canterbury, 7700, New Zealand
You are invited to a Member’s Event, where Potatoes New Zealand will be discussing key updates that will shape the future of our industry.

Key topics

Important updates and changes to the Potatoes New Zealand Constitution following the update of the Incorporated Societies Act.

Insights into the Potatoes New Zealand Business Plan and activities 2025/26

A valuable opportunity to ask questions and have your say

This is your chance to stay informed, provide feedback, and ensure your voice is heard on important industry matters.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Please arrive at 6pm ready for 6.30pm start.

Please RSVP for catering purposes!

Vegetable Research and Innovation Roadshow – Pukekohe
2025-04-08 16:00 - 21:00 | PIA Events Centre, 55 Ward Street, Pukekohe, New Zealand
There are number of grower roadshow events running across Aotearoa to highlight the research that is occurring in the vegetable industry. These events will cover updates from multiple product groups based on the region they are being held. Topics will include specific project updates, integrated pest management, resistance management, etc. This is a chance for growers to hear about the latest research results, industry updates, and provide feedback to help direct future research work.

This road show will visit multiple growing areas and focus on key research outcomes and themes relevant to that region.

Vegetable Research and Innovation Roadshow – Ohakune
2025-04-09 17:00 - 19:00 | Powderkeg, 194 Mangawhero Terrace, Ohakune 4625, Ohakune, 4625, New Zealand

Vegetable Research and Innovation Roadshow – Palmerston North
2025-04-10 17:00 - 19:00 | Distinction Coachman Hotel, 140 Fitzherbert Avenue, West End, Palmerston North, Manawatu, 4410, New Zealand

Member's Event - Palmerston North
2025-04-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Distinction Palmerston North Hotel and Conference Centre, 175 Cuba Street, Palmerston North, Manawatu, 4441, New Zealand

Member's Event - Pukekohe
2025-04-15 18:00 - 20:00 | Franklin Club, 7 East Street, Pukekohe, 2120, New Zealand

Vegetable Research and Innovation Roadshow – Ashburton
2025-04-30 16:00 - 19:00 | Hotel Ashburton, 35/11 Racecourse Road, Ashburton, 7700, New Zealand

Potatoes New Zealand Board Meeting
2025-05-01 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-07-24 08:00 - 17:00 | Auckland
Potatoes New Zealand Board members are committed to developing and driving the potato industry in New Zealand. They regularly meet to progress the strategic direction for the membership and best practices throughout industry.

Vegetable Research and Innovation Roadshow – Oamaru
2025-05-01 10:00 - 12:30 | Brydone Hotel, 115 Thames Street, Oamaru, North Otago, New Zealand

Vegetable Research and Innovation Roadshow – Invercargill
2025-05-01 17:30 - 19:30 | Ascott Park Hotel, Corner of Tay Street & Racecourse Road, Invercargill, Southland, New Zealand

WEBINAR: Potatoes New Zealand - Shaping the future of the industry
2025-05-02 10:00 - 10:45 | Auckland
Join Potatoes New Zealand’s CEO Kate Trufitt as she discusses the Constitution changes, a general update and discussion about the future of the industry.

This is your chance to stay informed, provide feedback, and ensure your voice is heard on important industry matters.

Key topics

Important updates and changes to the Potatoes New Zealand Constitution following the update of the Incorporated Societies Act.

A valuable opportunity to ask questions and have your say

We look forward to seeing you online!

Everyone is welcome to attend, please share with you team and network.

Vegetable Research and Innovation Roadshow – Gisborne
2025-05-06 16:30 - 19:00 | Bushmere Arms, Waerengaahika, Gisborne, 4071, New Zealand

Vegetable Research and Innovation Roadshow – Hawke's Bay
2025-05-07 16:30 - 19:00 | Havelock North Function Centre, 30 Te Mata Road, Havelock North, 4130, New Zealand

WEBINAR: Performing Under Pressure with Samuel Whitelock
2025-05-08 11:00 - 12:00 | Auckland
Join Farmstrong and Potatoes New Zealand for a webinar on ‘Performing Under Pressure“, where Samuel (Sam) Whitelock will share his insights.The science of wellbeing tells us that investing in simple habits, like connecting with mates and getting off farm regularly, really boosts your mood and builds resilience.Farming and growing are a lot like rugby – to perform at your best you need to be physically and mentally prepared.That’s why you, your family and team are invited to join Sam on this FREE, online session where he will share how he managed the pressures of high-performance sport and discuss how you could apply these strategies to your farm and life.The chat box will be open throughout for questions. This session is being offered by Farmstrong in partnership with Potatoes New Zealand.

Lincoln University Career Fair 2025
2025-05-14 13:30 - 15:30 | Lincoln University, Springs Road/Ellesmere Junction Road, Lincoln, Canterbury, New Zealand
Student Career Fair for Lincoln University to profile companies with opportunities available.

Vegetable Research and Innovation Roadshow – Nelson
2025-05-16 16:00 - 18:00 | The Headingly Centre, 2 Headingly Lane, Richmond, Nelson, 7050, New Zealand

Special General Meeting - Potatoes New Zealand
2025-05-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Ashburton Events Centre, 211A Wills Street, Ashburton, Canterbury, 7700, New Zealand
All members are invited to the Potatoes New Zealand Special General Meeting. To vote on the changes to the Potatoes New Zealand Constitution.

Members are invited to attend a Potatoes New Zealand Special General Meeting (SGM) to vote on the extraordinary resolution.

Tuesday 20 May | 6pm to 8pm Ashburton Events Centre 211A Wills Street Ashburton, Canterbury

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Member participation is essential to ensure a quorum and that decisions made reflect the collective interests of our membership.

Please arrive at 6pm ready for 6.15pm start.We look forward to your presence at this important meeting.

Notes– There is no online voting as per our current constitution.– Proxies need to be declared to CEO 48 hours prior to Tuesday 20 May 6pm.– One vote per grower member and trade member.

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LandWISE Conference 2025
2025-05-21 08:00 - 2025-05-22 17:00 | Havelock North Function Centre, 30 Te Mata Road, Havelock North, 4130, New Zealand
In 2025 LandWISE is delighted to bring you a conference with focuses on regenerative crop production, carbon footprinting, and electrification. They’ll have new technologies to think about and see, there will be speakers with proven track records, and a chance to catch up with old friends and new.

If New Zealand are going to get to Carbon Zero (or better) then we need to think about both inputs and outputs from our systems. Can we soak up more than we release? Which inputs have the greatest impact?

International Day of Potato
2025-05-30 00:00 - 23:59 | Auckland
In 2024, we celebrate the first International Day of Potato by focusing on the contribution of the potato to the lives of producers and consumers with the theme: Harvesting diversity, feeding hope. #InternationalDayOfPotato

The potato represents one of the most important contributions of the Andean region to the entire world, as it is one of the five main food crops consumed in the world, contributing to food security.

Hort Connections (Australia)
2025-06-04 08:00 - 2025-06-06 17:00 | Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, Cnr Merivale and Glenelg Streets, South Bank, Brisbane, Queensland, 4101, Australia
Hort Connections 2025 will be held in Brisbane and will again adapt to the horticulture industry’s ever-changing needs, and will offer plenty of networking opportunities, champion the trade show, and host the Horticulture Awards for Excellence 2025 on Friday 6 June.

Hort Connections speakers and exhibitors will showcase the latest research, technologies, and innovations to offer new perspectives on the future of Australasia’s horticulture industry.

Fieldays
2025-06-11 08:00 - 2025-06-14 17:00 | Mystery Creek, 125 Mystery Creek Rd, Hamilton, 3240, New Zealand
Fieldays is the Southern Hemisphere’s largest agricultural event and the ultimate launch platform for cutting edge technology and innovation.

Primary Industry Summit & Awards
2025-06-24 08:00 - 2025-06-25 17:00 | Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre, 188 Oxford Terrace, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch, 8011, New Zealand
The Primary Industries New Zealand Summit and Awards brings together influential stakeholders and leaders from across of the primary sectors of New Zealand. Delivering strategic insights around future challenges and opportunities and celebrating our most successful and innovative primary industry producers and businesses.

TPP/Liberibacter Seminar
2025-06-26 10:00 - 12:30 | Plant and Food Research – Pukekohe, 49 Cronin Road, Pukekohe, Auckland, 2120, New Zealand
Join Potatoes New Zealand, Tomatoes New Zealand and Te Ahikawariki, either in person or online for the Tomato Potato Psyllid (TPP) Seminar to update growers and industry professionals on the latest research findings.

Thursday 26 June10am to 12.30pmPukekohe – 49 Cronin Road, Pukekohe

Topics covered will include:

Background

Lifecycle

Research

Impacts in the field

Identification

Symptomology

Monitoring

Beneficials

Control strategies

What’s next? Questions?

Notes:

– This webinar will be recorded and the recording will be available afterwards. – Lunch will be provided for those who attend in person.

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FAR Conference
2025-06-30 08:00 - 2025-07-01 17:00 | Auckland
FAR’s 2025 Conference will focus on supporting the financial sustainability of arable business.

The programme aims to cover reducing costs; increasing yield and productivity; diversification and investment and future tools and technologies. And of course there will be a conference dinner. So save the date and checking the website for details.

WEBINAR: Grow Your Cyber Resilience
2025-07-08 11:00 - 11:45 | Auckland
Grow Your Cyber Resilience – Protecting Yourself and Your Business in a Digital World

Technology is advancing quickly. Our increased reliance on technology gives malicious actors a big attack surface to exploit. This makes the consequences of a cyber-attack more severe, in our personal or professional lives.

Amidst a broad and unstable threat landscape, protecting your information and your devices is more important than ever. The person who can protect you best is yourself.

In this webinar, you will learn how to avoid being an easy target.

International Fresh Produce Symposium 2025
2025-07-29 08:00 - 2025-07-30 17:00 | Novotel Sydney Brighton Beach, 2 Princess Street, Brighton-Le-Sands, New South Wales, 2216, Australia
Tickets for the International Fresh Produce Symposium (#IFPSS25) are now live here. The symposium is hosted by the Fresh Produce Safety Centre Australia New Zealand.

Join industry leaders, growers and innovators as we tackle fresh produce safety, AI-driven solutions, climate resilience, global supply chain security and much more on Tuesday 29 and Wednesday 30 July 2025 at the Novotel Sydney Brighton Beach, Australia.
