E Tipu
2026-05-21 08:00 - 2026-05-22 17:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre, 188 Oxford Terrace, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch, 8011, New Zealand
Join this exciting journey toward a sustainable and resilient future for food and fibre production in New Zealand and beyond.

E Tipu is setting the stage for big conversations, bold ideas, and a community ready to shape what’s next.

E Tipu The New Zealand Future Food and Fibre Summit 2026 will be an opportunity to join a vibrant, immersive experience to help answer some of the most critical, sometimes uncomfortable questions about how we can grow together as a sector for the future.

E Tipu 2026 uses a bold new format to inspire and empower its delegates.

This is a summit not just about sharing ideas; it’s about igniting innovation and fostering a collaborative spirit that can drive the industry forward.

E Tipu will encourage connection, spark conversation, and convert critical thinking into action.

Organic grower policy catch-up
2026-05-21 12:00 - 13:00
Organic growers are invited to a Horticulture New Zealand quarterly catch-up.

When | Thursday, 21 MayTime | 12pmWhere | online via Zoom. Please register in advance here.

Topics will include the next round of Ministry for Primary Industries consultations on the Organic Standard Notices and other relevant policy updates, opportunities/challenges for organics are top of mind for growers.

Vegetable Research Roadshow - Ohakune
2026-05-26 16:30 - 21:00 | Powderkeg, 194 Mangawhero Terrace, Ohakune 4625, Ohakune, 4625, New Zealand
The Vegetable Research Roadshow welcomes you to come hear the latest research results from the vegetable industry.

International Day of Potato
2026-05-30 00:00 - 23:59, 2027-05-30 00:00 - 23:59, 2028-05-30 00:00 - 23:59
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 2026
2026-06-01 08:00 - 2026-06-04 17:00 | Adelaide Convention Centre, North Terrace, Adelaide, SA, 5000, Australia
Hort Connections 2026 will be hosted between Mon 1st – Thu 4th June at the Adelaide Convention Centre (ACC). Hort Connections has grown to a 4,000-delegate event and welcomes almost three times the number of growers than it did at the time of conception. Hort Connections 2025 was hosted at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre (BCEC) and was the second largest conference ever produced. We are excited to expand on this in 2026 for a bigger and better conference than ever before.

All areas of horticulture will be recognised and celebrated at the conference, bringing together members from right across the vegetable, fruit and floral sectors. Hort Connections will yet again proudly showcase exciting new products, services and technologies to help shape the Australian and New Zealand industry – highlighting solutions in agricultural technology, finance, labour, energy and environmental sustainability.

Why you need to attend?

Professional Development: Hear from world-class experts on a range of topics including transformative research, global innovations, consumption trends and export development.

Networking: Interact with the largest cohort of industry stakeholders in the horticulture sector.

Recognition: Celebrate the outstanding achievements of the Horticulture Awards for Excellence 2026.

Trade Show: Grow your connections and supply contacts at the largest trade show in Australian and New Zealand horticulture, with exhibitors from more than 200 industry-leading companies showcasing the latest products and services.

Fieldays
2026-06-10 08:00 - 2026-06-13 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 Industries New Zealand Summit and Awards
2026-06-23 08:00 - 2026-06-24 17:00 | Cordis Auckland, 83 Symonds Street, Auckland, 1010, New Zealand
The Primary Industries New Zealand Summit and Awards continues to bring together the very best leaders from across the spectrum of New Zealand farming and primary sector business. This year the Summit will focus on understanding and seizing the opportunities of the future, with the event providing high level insights, analysis and debate around the key themes that will decide how effectively we meet the future challenges for the sector.

Canterbury Young Grower of the Year
2026-06-25 09:00 - 21:00 | Lincoln University, Springs Road/Ellesmere Junction Road, Lincoln, Canterbury, New Zealand
The competition is open to both commercial fruit and vegetable growers. Contestants will be tested on a range of theoretical and practical modules designed to test their horticultural skills and knowledge. A dinner will round off the day’s activities with speeches and the announcement of the 2026 Canterbury Young Grower of the Year winner.

Full programme will be available closer to the time.

Potatoes New Zealand Board Meeting
2026-07-23 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-09-24 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-11-19 08:00 - 17:00
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.

Agronomy Summit 2026
2026-08-06 08:00 - 17:00 | Pukekohe Golf Club, 654 Karaka Road, Karaka, Auckland, 2580, New Zealand
Potatoes New Zealand is looking at putting together an Agronomy Summit on Thursday 6 August 2026 at the Pukekohe Golf Club.

The Potatoes New Zealand Agronomy Summit brings together growers, researchers, advisors, and industry partners to share practical knowledge, emerging research, and on-farm insights that support profitable, sustainable potato production.

The Agronomy Summit is designed to foster open discussion, encourage innovation, and strengthen connections across the sector, providing attendees with timely, relevant information they can apply in their paddocks and businesses.

Through collaboration and shared expertise, the Agronomy Summit helps ensure the future success and resilience of New Zealand’s potato industry.

Organic grower policy catch-up
2026-08-20 12:00 - 13:00
Organic growers are invited to a Horticulture New Zealand quarterly catch-up.

When | Thursday, 20 AugustTime | 12pmWhere | online via Zoom. Please register in advance here.

Topics will include the next round of Ministry for Primary Industries consultations on the Organic Standard Notices and other relevant policy updates, opportunities/challenges for organics are top of mind for growers.

Annual General Meeting 2026
2026-08-25 17:30 - 21:00 | Ashburton Events Centre, 211A Wills Street, Ashburton, Canterbury, 7700, New Zealand
Potatoes New Zealand is delighted to partner with the Horticulture Canterbury Growers Association and Process Vegetables NZ to hold our respective Annual General Meetings (AGM) on Tuesday 25 August at the Ashburton Events Centre.

All growers are encouraged to attend to network with growers, board members and Potatoes New Zealand staff as well as have your say.

After the AGMs there will be a guest speaker and delicious dinner.

Draft Programme – Tuesday 25 August

Time Activity Location 5.30pmHorticulture Canterbury Growers Association AGMAshburton Events Centre211A Wills Street 5.45pmProcess Vegetables NZ AGMAshburton Events Centre211A Wills Street 6.00pmPotatoes New Zealand AGMAshburton Events Centre211A Wills Street 6.30pmGuest Speaker:Melissa MoonAshburton Events Centre211A Wills Street 7.30pmDinnerAshburton Events Centre211A Wills Street

Announcing Guest Speaker: Two time World Mountain Running champion Melissa Moon

A world champion mountain runner, humanitarian and Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit, Melissa Moon MNZM has turned extraordinary endurance feats into powerful lessons on resilience, service and the human spirit.Melissa is best known as a long-distance and mountain running star, having won two World Mountain Running Championships, 21 New Zealand athletic titles and becoming a two-time winner of the iconic race up New York’s Empire State Building, conquering 86 floors and 1,576 stairs in an astonishing 12 minutes and 39 seconds. She went on to win the Vertical World Circuit, a global series of races up many of the world’s tallest buildings, cementing her reputation as one of the world’s leading stair and mountain running athletes.In recognition of her contribution to sport and the community, Melissa was made a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit (MNZM) in 2021 for services to athletics and charitable causes. This honour reflects not only her achievements on the track and in the mountains, but her commitment to using those achievements to make a difference in people’s lives.

Melissa’s running journey has always been intertwined with a deep sense of purpose. In 2007 she joined the Blue Planet Run, a 95-day relay around the world designed to raise awareness of the global lack of safe drinking water. As part of the team, she covered approximately 25,000 kilometres across 16 countries, wearing through five pairs of shoes as she ran through extremes ranging from 45-degree heat in the Gobi Desert in Mongolia to battling swarms of horse flies in Siberia. The experience pushed her to physical and emotional limits and gave her profound insight into burnout, recovery and what it truly means to endure.

Her outstanding performances and character have been recognised widely. Melissa has been named New Zealand Sportswoman of the Year, Athletics New Zealand Athlete of the Year, and New Zealand Universities Sportsperson of the Year, and has been inducted into the Wellington Sports Legends Hall of Fame. In 2008 she was honoured globally with the JCI Outstanding Young Person of the World award, recognising both her sporting achievements and her community service.Blending elite sport, endurance, motivational insight, inspiring stories, resilience, charity and philanthropy, and a deep focus on wellbeing and community, Melissa Moon’s story is a compelling reminder that true success is measured not just by medals and titles, but by the lives we touch along the way.

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Register Your Interest: Grower Trip to Europe 2026
2026-09-01 08:00 - 2026-09-12 17:00
An unforgettable, industry focused European experience is taking shape and you’re invited.Potatoes New Zealand is planning an exclusive Europe Grower Trip in September 2026, bringing together a group of industry participants for a unique learning and networking opportunity.

This carefully curated tour will immerse participants in global best practice, cutting-edgetechnology, and future-focused research, culminating in attendance at Potato Europe — one of the world’s most influential potato industry events.

What to Expect

Visits to leading seed companies and progressive European growers

Behind-the-scenes access to state-of-the-art storage, processing, and packing facilities

Exposure to innovation and research shaping the future of potato production

Opportunities to build valuable international connections

Attendance at Potato Europe, where global leaders showcase the next era of the industry

Indicative Itinerary

DATELOCATION/ACTIVITYTuesday 1 SeptemberDepart New Zealand2-8 SeptemberAmsterdam – Arrival and Industry visitsEmmeloord – Seed, research and innovation hubGermany – Grower, storage, processing and packing visits9-10 SeptemberGermany – Potato EuropeSaturday 12 SeptemberReturn to New Zealand

Estimated Investment*

$6,600 per person – Twin Share

$8,500 per person – Single

*Indicative pricing only. Final costs will be confirmed once interest is assessed and bookings are secured.

Why Attend?

Gain insights you can apply directly to your business

Stay ahead of emerging global trends

Learn from the best in the world

Be part of a high-value, industry-focused experience

Register Your Interest

Register your interest before 31 January to be considered for this exceptional European Grower Trip and help shape the final itinerary.

With limited spaces available, please register your interest today.

World Potato Congress
2026-10-26 08:00 - 2026-10-30 17:00 | Sawela Lodges, The Mirage Tower 3, Sixth Floor Chiromo, Waiyaki Way, Westlands, Kenya
The World Potato Congress brings together the global potato community every two years. Kenya 2026 will focus on sustainable agriculture, innovation, and building partnerships for a food-secure future.

Sustainability Focus

Exploring sustainable potato farming practices and climate-resilient solutions for global food security.

Global Network

Connect with 1000+ delegates from over 60 countries, including farmers, researchers, and industry leaders.

Innovation Showcase

Discover cutting-edge technologies and breakthrough research in potato cultivation and processing

Market Insights

Gain valuable insights into global potato markets, trade opportunities, and emerging trends.

Why Potatoes Matter?

Potatoes are the third most important food crop for human consumption after rice and wheat, feeding over a billion people globally. As we face climate challenges and food security concerns, potato research and innovation have never been more critical.

Sustainable farming practices and climate resilience

Nutritional enhancement and food security

Advanced breeding and biotechnology

Global market trends and economic impact

Who Attends?

Farmers & Producer Groups

Seed Companies & Input Suppliers

Processors, Retailers & Exporters

Scientists, Researchers & Breeders

Government & Development Agencies

Investors & Tech Innovators

Organic grower policy catch-up
2026-11-19 12:00 - 13:00
Organic growers are invited to a Horticulture New Zealand quarterly catch-up.

When | Thursday, 19 NovemberTime | 12pmWhere | online via Zoom. Please register in advance here.

Topics will include the next round of Ministry for Primary Industries consultations on the Organic Standard Notices and other relevant policy updates, opportunities/challenges for organics are top of mind for growers.

Potatoes New Zealand's Birthday
2027-04-17 08:00 - 17:00, 2028-04-17 08:00 - 17:00, 2029-04-17 08:00 - 17:00, 2030-04-17 08:00 - 17:00
Potatoes New Zealand became incorporated on 17 April 2012 (Incorporated Society Number 2559200),

Representing growers’ interests, Potatoes New Zealand is committed to listening to, enabling and promoting better outcomes for the New Zealand potato industry.
