Potatoes New Zealand

Grower Insight Meeting Pukekohe
2023-05-17 18:00 - 19:30 (Pacific/Auckland) | https://www.edinburghstreet.co.nz/, 27 Edinburgh Street, Pukekohe, New Zealand
A meeting for grower members to provide on-the-ground insights into issues, challenges and opportunities.
Feedback and input for the PNZ Strategy refresh is sought.
PNZ work for growers, so we want to know what you need.

Grower Insight Meeting Canterbury
2023-05-31 18:00 | Ashburton Hotel, 11-35 Racecourse Road, Ashburton, 7740, New Zealand
A meeting for grower members to provide on-the-ground insights into issues, challenges and opportunities.
Feedback and input for the PNZ Strategy refresh is also sought.
PNZ work for growers, so we want to know what you need.

PNZ Conference 2023
2023-08-22 00:00 - 23:59 | Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre, 188 Oxford Terrace, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch, 8011, New Zealand
We have added a page of pictures and other material reflecting the success of our 2023 Conference.

Join us at the PNZ Conference on August 22, 2023, at the Te Pae Convention Centre in Christchurch!
As the premier event in New Zealand’s potato industry, our conference unites growers, researchers, industry professionals, and enthusiasts from across the country. Get ready to dive into a rich abundance of knowledge, innovation, and networking opportunities.
Registrations are now open.
Interested in sponsorship or exhibiting? Contact us or email the organiser below. Save the date and be part of this unforgettable conference!

Pukekohe Grower Meeting
2023-10-26 18:00 - 20:00 | Franklin Club, 7 East Street, Pukekohe, 2120, New Zealand
Meet the PNZ Board & strategy discussion.

Palmerston North Grower Meeting
2023-11-15 18:00 - 20:00 | Distinction Palmerston North Hotel and Conference Centre, 175 Cuba Street, Palmerston North, Manawatu, 4441, New Zealand
Meet the PNZ Board & strategy discussion

Canterbury Grower Meeting
2023-11-29 18:00 - 20:00 | Hotel Ashburton, 35/11 Racecourse Road, Ashburton, 7700, New Zealand

Pukekohe Onion and Potato Grower Visits and Sessions
2024-01-16 00:00 - 2024-01-17 23:59
Grower visits and focus group discussions.

Contact Kazi Talaska to RSVP

This has been funded by MPI through the North Island Weather Events Fund.

For more details on the various events, please download the ‘information flyer’.

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International Onion and Potato Expert visiting New Zealand
2024-01-16 08:00 - 2024-01-19 17:00
Frank Hay will be visiting New Zealand to host a series of Onion and Potato workshops during 16-19 of January.

Frank is a Senior Extension Associate, the School of Integrative Plant Science Plant Pathology and Plant[1]Microbe Biology from Cornell University, USA.

Areas of expertise:

Stemphylium leaf blight of onion

Root knot and lesion nematode of potato

Fusarium basal rot

Presentations sessions will address the above issues and other regional issues for growers. Onion and potato growers are welcome to events outlined in the schedule.

This has been funded by MPI through the North Island Weather Events Fund.

For more details on the various events, please download the ‘information flyer’.

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Pukekohe Onion Trial visit
2024-01-17 08:00 - 17:00
Grower field visit to ONZ fertiliser and thrips trial:

Pukekawa trials (TBC) – Fertiliser timing and thrips trial

Cronin Rd trials (17:15) – N Timing and Nil mancozeb trial

No RSVP needed

This has been funded by MPI through the North Island Weather Events Fund.

For more details on the various events, please download the ‘information flyer’.

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Pukekohe Onion and Potato Grower presentation session
2024-01-17 18:00 - 19:30 | Plant and Food Pukekohe, Pukekohe Research Centre Cronin Rd, Pukekohe, 2676, New Zealand
Grower evening presentation sessions

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Or view the recording

Recorded and available online live here

Click here to RSVP

This has been funded by MPI through the North Island Weather Events Fund.

For more details on the various events, please download the ‘information flyer’.

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Ashburton Grower visits and sessions
2024-01-18 00:00 - 2024-01-19 23:59
Grower visits and focus group discussions

Contact Iain Kirkwood to organise

This has been funded by MPI through the North Island Weather Events Fund.

For more details on the various events, please download the ‘information flyer’.

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Ashburton Onion and Potato Grower presentation session
2024-01-19 08:00 - 09:30 | Hotel Ashburton, 35/11 Racecourse Road, Ashburton, 7700, New Zealand
Grower breakfast presentation session

Click here to RSVP

This has been funded by MPI through the North Island Weather Events Fund.

For more details on the various events, please download the ‘information flyer’.

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Four US Scientists - BBQ and Presentations
2024-02-07 16:00 - 19:00 | 276 Rise Road, Temuka, Canterbury, 276 Rise Road, Temuka, Canterbury, New Zealand
Join Potatoes New Zealand for a barbeque and short presentation from four US scientists currently visiting New Zealand. They will talk about their work on potatoes and onions.This provides a great opportunity to discuss similarities and differences of our industry.– Andy Robinson, North Dakota State University / University of Minnesota– Mike Thornton, University of Idaho– Brad Geary, Brigham Young University– Jeff Miller, Miller Research

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Vegetable Research and Innovation Roadshow - Dargaville
2024-02-21 16:00 - 19:00 | Northern Wairoa Boating Club Inc, Totara Street, Dargaville, New Zealand
Vegetables New Zealand, with support from Vegetable Research & Innovation (VR&I) are hosting a number of grower roadshow events 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. These workshops will also cover the Sustainable Vegetable Systems project and the Nitrogen Decision Support Tool under development. Crop focuses will include Fresh Vegetables, Process Vegetables, Onions, Potatoes, Buttercup Squash and Tomatoes. Topics will include specific project updates, A lighter Touch projects, 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.

Dargaville – Wednesday 21 February, starting at 4pm

Richmond – Tuesday 19 March, starting 3pm

Pukekohe – Wednesday 10 April, starting at 3pm

Hawkes Bay – Thursday 11 April, starting at 4pm

Ashburton- Tuesday 16 April, starting at 3pm

Invercargill – Wednesday 17 April, starting at 4pm

Ohakune – Tuesday 30 April, starting at 4pm

Palmerston North – Wednesday 1 May, starting at 4pm

Gisborne – Thursday 9 May, starting at 4pm

All events are in the late afternoon on the above dates, with light catering provided.

Please fill out the form to register your attendance and notify any catering requirements: https://forms.gle/hNRroqZTkwv11gQj6

For any questions, contact Daniel Sutton, Vegetables New Zealand Phone 027 473 2381 or email daniel.sutton@freshvegetables.co.nz

Horticulture New Zealand - Consultation Grower Events Canterbury
2024-02-21 16:30 - 19:30 | Lincoln Events Centre, 15 Meijer Drive, Halswell, Lincoln, 7608, New Zealand
HortNZ is holding a consultation roadshow with fruit and vegetable growers across the country, presenting on a range of topics including:

Priorities for the year

Key programmes

Support for growers including policy and advocacy

Future plans

Commodity Levy Order renewal

Where | Lincoln Event Centre, Baylis Lounge, 15 Meijer Drive, Lincoln

When | Wednesday, 21 February 2024

Time | Commencing at 4.30pm (refreshments will be served)

If you are a grower in Canterbury and would like to attend this grower event RSVP here.

Horticulture New Zealand - Consultation Grower Events Northland
2024-02-29 16:30 - 19:30 | Haruru Falls, Old Wharf Road, Kerikeri, New Zealand
HortNZ is holding a consultation roadshow with fruit and vegetable growers across the country, presenting on a range of topics including:

Priorities for the year

Key programmes

Support for growers including policy and advocacy

Future plans

Commodity Levy Order renewal

Where | Haruru Falls, Bottom of Old Wharf Road, Kerikeri

When | Thursday, 29 February 2024

Time | Commencing at 4.30pm (refreshments will be served)

If you are a grower in Northland and would like to attend this grower event RSVP here.

Horticulture New Zealand - Consultation Grower Events Tauranga
2024-03-04 16:30 - 18:30 | Mercury Park, 81 Truman Land, Mt Maunganui, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
HortNZ is holding a consultation roadshow with fruit and vegetable growers across the country, presenting on a range of topics including:

Priorities for the year

Key programmes

Support for growers including policy and advocacy

Future plans

Commodity Levy Order renewal

Where | Mercury Park, 81 Truman Land, Mt Maunganui

When | Monday 4 March 2024

Time | Commencing at 4.30pm (refreshments will be served)

If you are a grower in the Bay of Plenty and would like to attend this grower event RSVP here.

Horticulture New Zealand - Consultation Grower Events Waikato
2024-03-05 08:00 - 17:00
HortNZ is holding a consultation roadshow with fruit and vegetable growers across the country, presenting on a range of topics including:

Priorities for the year

Key programmes

Support for growers including policy and advocacy

Future plans

Commodity Levy Order renewal

Where | TBC

When | Tuesday, 5 March 2024

Time | Commencing at 4.30pm (refreshments will be served)

If you are a grower in Waikato and would like to attend this grower event RSVP here.

Tomato Potato Psyllid (TPP) Identification Training
2024-03-07 09:30 - 12:00 | Plant and Food Research, Lincoln, Plant and Food Research, Canterbury Agriculture and Science Centre, Gerald Street, Lincoln, Canterbury, 7608, New Zealand
Tomato Potato Psyllid (TPP) is a tiny sap sucking insect that on feeds on tomato, potato, capsicum, chilli, goji berry, tamarillo, eggplant and sweet potato.

TPP can affect plant growth, reduce crop yield and spread a serious plant disease known as ‘zebra chip’ in potato, caused by the Candidatus Liberibacter solanacearum (CLso) bacterium.

You are invited to attend a session on how to identify Tomato Potato Psyllid (TPP) organised by Plant & Food Research.

Potatoes New Zealand Field Day
2024-03-13 13:00 - 14:00 | B Das and Sons Yard, 29 Dazeley Road, Pukekohe, Auckland, New Zealand
Growers are invited to view a demonstration of the potato ridge roller, which is designed to help seal the potato ridges in order to prevent the entry of potato tuber moth larvae.The concept and design were developed by the Potatoes New Zealand Potato Tuber Moth Technical Panel and the machine manufactured by Produce Engineering Ltd.This machine is an initial design to prove the concept and will likely need further modification before a final design is reach. To help finalise the design, Pukekohe growers are requested to provide input and comments.Potatoes New Zealand looks forward to seeing you there.

Date: Wednesday 13 MarchTime: 1pm to 2pmLocation: B Das and Sons, 29 Dazeley Road, Pukekohe, Auckland

Vegetable Research and Innovation Roadshow - Nelson
2024-03-19 15:00 - 18:00 | The Headingly Centre, 2 Headingly Lane, Richmond, Nelson, 7050, New Zealand
Vegetables New Zealand, with support from Vegetable Research & Innovation (VR&I) are hosting a number of grower roadshow events 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. These workshops will also cover the Sustainable Vegetable Systems project and the Nitrogen Decision Support Tool under development. Crop focuses will include Fresh Vegetables, Process Vegetables, Onions, Potatoes, Buttercup Squash and Tomatoes. Topics will include specific project updates, A lighter Touch projects, 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.

Richmond, bNelson – Tuesday 19 March, starting 3pm

Pukekohe – Wednesday 10 April, starting at 3pm

Hawkes Bay – Thursday 11 April, starting at 4pm

Ashburton- Tuesday 16 April, starting at 3pm

Invercargill – Wednesday 17 April, starting at 4pm

Ohakune – Tuesday 30 April, starting at 4pm

Palmerston North – Wednesday 1 May, starting at 4pm

Gisborne – Thursday 9 May, starting at 4pm

All events are in the late afternoon on the above dates, with light catering provided.

Please fill out the form to register your attendance and notify any catering requirements: https://forms.gle/hNRroqZTkwv11gQj6

For any questions, contact Daniel Sutton, Vegetables New Zealand Phone 027 473 2381 or email daniel.sutton@freshvegetables.co.nz

Pukekohe Grower Levy Consultation Meeting
2024-03-26 18:00 - 20:00 | Franklin Club, 7 East Street, Pukekohe, 2120, New Zealand
Meet Potatoes New Zealand chief executive Kate Trufitt to learn about the commodity levy and the new strategy being rolled out. This also provides a great opportunity to network with other growers and provide feedback.

Pukekohe Grower Levy Consultation MeetingTuesday 26 March6pmFranklin Club, Pukekohe

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Palmerston North Grower Levy Consultation Meeting
2024-04-09 18:00 - 20:00 | Distinction Palmerston North Hotel and Conference Centre, 175 Cuba Street, Palmerston North, Manawatu, 4441, New Zealand
Meet Potatoes New Zealand chief executive Kate Trufitt to learn about the commodity levy and the new strategy being rolled out. This also provides a great opportunity to network with other growers and provide feedback.

Palmerston North Grower Levy Consultation MeetingTuesday 9 April6pmDistinction Palmerston North Hotel

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Vegetable Research and Innovation Roadshow - Pukekohe
2024-04-10 15:00 - 18:00 | PIA Events Centre, 55 Ward Street, Pukekohe, New Zealand
Vegetables New Zealand, with support from Vegetable Research & Innovation (VR&I) are hosting a number of grower roadshow events 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. These workshops will also cover the Sustainable Vegetable Systems project and the Nitrogen Decision Support Tool under development. Crop focuses will include Fresh Vegetables, Process Vegetables, Onions, Potatoes, Buttercup Squash and Tomatoes. Topics will include specific project updates, A lighter Touch projects, 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.

Pukekohe – Wednesday 10 April, starting at 3pm

Hawkes Bay – Thursday 11 April, starting at 4pm

Ashburton- Tuesday 16 April, starting at 3pm

Invercargill – Wednesday 17 April, starting at 4pm

Ohakune – Tuesday 30 April, starting at 4pm

Palmerston North – Wednesday 1 May, starting at 4pm

Gisborne – Thursday 9 May, starting at 4pm

All events are in the late afternoon on the above dates, with light catering provided.

Please fill out the form to register your attendance and notify any catering requirements: https://forms.gle/hNRroqZTkwv11gQj6

For any questions, contact Daniel Sutton, Vegetables New Zealand Phone 027 473 2381 or email daniel.sutton@freshvegetables.co.nz

Vegetables Research and Innovation Roadshow - Hawke's Bay
2024-04-11 16:00 - 19:00 | Havelock North Function Centre, 30 Te Mata Road, Havelock North, 4130, New Zealand
Vegetables New Zealand, with support from Vegetable Research & Innovation (VR&I) are hosting a number of grower roadshow events 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. These workshops will also cover the Sustainable Vegetable Systems project and the Nitrogen Decision Support Tool under development. Crop focuses will include Fresh Vegetables, Process Vegetables, Onions, Potatoes, Buttercup Squash and Tomatoes. Topics will include specific project updates, A lighter Touch projects, 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.

Hawkes Bay – Thursday 11 April, starting at 4pm

Ashburton- Tuesday 16 April, starting at 3pm

Invercargill – Wednesday 17 April, starting at 4pm

Ohakune – Tuesday 30 April, starting at 4pm

Palmerston North – Wednesday 1 May, starting at 4pm

Gisborne – Thursday 9 May, starting at 4pm

All events are in the late afternoon on the above dates, with light catering provided.

Please fill out the form to register your attendance and notify any catering requirements: https://forms.gle/hNRroqZTkwv11gQj6

For any questions, contact Daniel Sutton, Vegetables New Zealand Phone 027 473 2381 or email daniel.sutton@freshvegetables.co.nz

Canterbury Grower Levy Consultation Meeting
2024-04-11 18:00 - 20:00 | Hotel Ashburton, 35/11 Racecourse Road, Ashburton, 7700, New Zealand
Meet Potatoes New Zealand chief executive Kate Trufitt to learn about the commodity levy and the new strategy being rolled out. This also provides a great opportunity to network with other growers and provide feedback.

Canterbury Grower Levy Consultation MeetingThursday 11 April6pmHotel AshburtonRSVP Now>>

Vegetables Research and Innovation Roadshow - Ashburton
2024-04-16 15:00 - 18:00 | Hotel Ashburton, 35/11 Racecourse Road, Ashburton, 7700, New Zealand
Vegetables New Zealand, with support from Vegetable Research & Innovation (VR&I) are hosting a number of grower roadshow events 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. These workshops will also cover the Sustainable Vegetable Systems project and the Nitrogen Decision Support Tool under development. Crop focuses will include Fresh Vegetables, Process Vegetables, Onions, Potatoes, Buttercup Squash and Tomatoes. Topics will include specific project updates, A lighter Touch projects, 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.

Ashburton- Tuesday 16 April, starting at 3pm

Invercargill – Wednesday 17 April, starting at 4pm

Ohakune – Tuesday 30 April, starting at 4pm

Palmerston North – Wednesday 1 May, starting at 4pm

Gisborne – Thursday 9 May, starting at 4pm

All events are in the late afternoon on the above dates, with light catering provided.

Please fill out the form to register your attendance and notify any catering requirements: https://forms.gle/hNRroqZTkwv11gQj6

For any questions, contact Daniel Sutton, Vegetables New Zealand Phone 027 473 2381 or email daniel.sutton@freshvegetables.co.nz

Vegetable Research and Innovation Roadshow - Invercargill
2024-04-17 16:00 - 19:00 | Ascot Park Hotel, Corner Tay Street and Racecourse Road, Invercargill, 9810, New Zealand
Vegetables New Zealand, with support from Vegetable Research & Innovation (VR&I) are hosting a number of grower roadshow events 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. These workshops will also cover the Sustainable Vegetable Systems project and the Nitrogen Decision Support Tool under development. Crop focuses will include Fresh Vegetables, Process Vegetables, Onions, Potatoes, Buttercup Squash and Tomatoes. Topics will include specific project updates, A lighter Touch projects, 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.

Invercargill – Wednesday 17 April, starting at 4pm

Ohakune – Tuesday 30 April, starting at 4pm

Palmerston North – Wednesday 1 May, starting at 4pm

Gisborne – Thursday 9 May, starting at 4pm

All events are in the late afternoon on the above dates, with light catering provided.

Please fill out the form to register your attendance and notify any catering requirements: https://forms.gle/hNRroqZTkwv11gQj6

For any questions, contact Daniel Sutton, Vegetables New Zealand Phone 027 473 2381 or email daniel.sutton@freshvegetables.co.nz

Vegetable Research and Innovation Roadshow - Ohakune
2024-04-30 16:00 - 19:00 | Powderkeg, 194 Mangawhero Terrace, Ohakune 4625, Ohakune, 4625, New Zealand
Vegetables New Zealand, with support from Vegetable Research & Innovation (VR&I) are hosting a number of grower roadshow events 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. These workshops will also cover the Sustainable Vegetable Systems project and the Nitrogen Decision Support Tool under development. Crop focuses will include Fresh Vegetables, Process Vegetables, Onions, Potatoes, Buttercup Squash and Tomatoes. Topics will include specific project updates, A lighter Touch projects, 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.

Ohakune – Tuesday 30 April, starting at 4pm

Palmerston North – Wednesday 1 May, starting at 4pm

Gisborne – Thursday 9 May, starting at 4pm

All events are in the late afternoon on the above dates, with light catering provided.

Please fill out the form to register your attendance and notify any catering requirements: https://forms.gle/hNRroqZTkwv11gQj6

For any questions, contact Daniel Sutton, Vegetables New Zealand Phone 027 473 2381 or email daniel.sutton@freshvegetables.co.nz

Vegetable Research and Innovation Roadshow - Palmerston North
2024-05-01 16:00 - 19:00 | Distinction Coachman Hotel, 140 Fitzherbert Avenue, West End, Palmerston North, Manawatu, 4410, New Zealand
Vegetables New Zealand, with support from Vegetable Research & Innovation (VR&I) are hosting a number of grower roadshow events 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. These workshops will also cover the Sustainable Vegetable Systems project and the Nitrogen Decision Support Tool under development. Crop focuses will include Fresh Vegetables, Process Vegetables, Onions, Potatoes, Buttercup Squash and Tomatoes. Topics will include specific project updates, A lighter Touch projects, 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.

Palmerston North – Wednesday 1 May, starting at 4pm

Gisborne – Thursday 9 May, starting at 4pm

All events are in the late afternoon on the above dates, with light catering provided.

Please fill out the form to register your attendance and notify any catering requirements: https://forms.gle/hNRroqZTkwv11gQj6

For any questions, contact Daniel Sutton, Vegetables New Zealand Phone 027 473 2381 or email daniel.sutton@freshvegetables.co.nz
