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SUMMARY:Vegetable Research Roadshow - Hawke's Bay
DESCRIPTION:The Vegetable Research Roadshow welcomes you to come hear the latest research results from the vegetable industry.
URL:https://potatoesnz.co.nz/events/vegetable-research-roadshow-hawkes-bay/
LOCATION:Havelock North Function Centre\, 30 Te Mata Road\, Havelock North\, 4130\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260423T173000
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SUMMARY:Meet the Board
DESCRIPTION:Got something on your mind about the industry? An opportunity you think we should be exploring? Or just keen to hear what’s happening across Potatoes New Zealand? \n\n\n\nJoin the Potatoes New Zealand Board for an informal catch up with fellow Pukekohe growers. This is your chance to have a chat\, raise ideas\, ask questions\, and hear what Potatoes New Zealand is working on for growers. \n\n\n\nNo presentations. No pressure. Just good conversation with people who care about the future of the potato industry. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the Board – RSVP Now\n\n\n\nPlease complete this form to confirm your attendance: \n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the Board – RSVP\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	Name\n		*\n	\n	\n	\n	\n\n\n	Company\n		*\n	\n	\n	\n	\n\n\n	Email\n		*\n	\n	\n	\n	\n\n\n	\nSubmit\n\n\n\n\n\n	\n			\n			\n				If you are human\, leave this field blank.
URL:https://potatoesnz.co.nz/events/meet-the-board/
LOCATION:Franklin Club\, 7 East Street\, Pukekohe\, 2120\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260512T153000
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DTSTAMP:20251202T235019Z
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SUMMARY:Vegetable Research Roadshow - Ashburton
DESCRIPTION:The Vegetable Research Roadshow welcomew you to come hear the latest research results from the vegetable industry.
URL:https://potatoesnz.co.nz/events/vegetable-research-roadshow-ashburton/
LOCATION:Noble 600\, 231 Burnett Street\, Ashburton\, Canterbury\, 7700\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260513T163000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260513T210000
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SUMMARY:Vegetable Research Roadshow - Levin
DESCRIPTION:The Vegetable Research Roadshow welcomes you to come hear the latest research results from the vegetable industry.
URL:https://potatoesnz.co.nz/events/vegetable-research-roadshow-levin/
LOCATION:Levin Cosmopolitan Club\, 47/51 Oxford Street\, Levin\, Manawatu\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260515T080000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260515T220000
DTSTAMP:20260120T024646Z
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SUMMARY:Pukekohe Young Grower of the Year
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 Pukekohe Young Grower of the year competition will be held on Friday\, 15 May 2026. \n\n\n\nThe competition is open to both commercial fruit and vegetable growers from the Pukekohe region. Contestants will be tested on a range of theoretical and practical modules designed to test their horticultural skills and knowledge. The gala dinner will round off the day’s activities with speeches from each contestant and the announcement of the 2026 Pukekohe Young Grower of the Year winner. \n\n\n\nThe day competition will be followed by an Awards and Gala dinner being held at La Valla\, Tuakau. – Mix & Mingle welcome drinks from 5:30 pm. Dinner programme from 7:00 pm.
URL:https://potatoesnz.co.nz/events/pukekohe-young-grower-of-the-year/
LOCATION:LaValla\, 131 Dominion Road\, Tuakau\, Auckland\, 2121\, New Zealand
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pukekohe Vegetable Growers Association":MAILTO:secretary@pvga.org.nz
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260521T080000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260521T170000
DTSTAMP:20260120T023952Z
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SUMMARY:NZPPI CONFERENCE
DESCRIPTION:The NZ Plant Producers Conference and Awards Dinner 2026 will be held 20-21 May at Karaka Pavilion in Auckland\, bringing together plant producers\, retailers\, suppliers\, educators\, researchers and more. \n\n\n\nAt our 2026 conference we’re celebrating NZPPI’s tenth anniversary. Don’t miss this unique celebration of our industry’s success and the collective effort behind it. \n\n\n\nWe have listened to our members and made this our largest and most exciting conference yet. The compact\, fast-paced and fun two-day programme includes plenty of social events\, field trips and networking opportunities. \n\n\n\nAt our industry ‘Night at the Races’ Awards Dinner at the premium Karaka Pavilion venue\, we’ll be galloping through an unforgettable evening and having a bet on the horses as well. \n\n\n\nThis year we are including the Young Plant Producer of the Year competition and awards ceremony in the conference programme for first time – a special edition as the popular event marks 30 years of supporting up-and-coming talent.
URL:https://potatoesnz.co.nz/events/nzppi-conference/
LOCATION:Karaka Pavilion\, 10 Hinau Road\, Karaka\, Auckland\, 2113\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260521T080000
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SUMMARY:E Tipu
DESCRIPTION:Join this exciting journey toward a sustainable and resilient future for food and fibre production in New Zealand and beyond. \n\n\n\nE Tipu is setting the stage for big conversations\, bold ideas\, and a community ready to shape what’s next. \n\n\n\nE 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. \n\n\n\nE Tipu 2026 uses a bold new format to inspire and empower its delegates. \n\n\n\nThis is a summit not just about sharing ideas; it’s about igniting innovation and fostering a collaborative spirit that can drive the industry forward. \n\n\n\nE Tipu will encourage connection\, spark conversation\, and convert critical thinking into action.
URL:https://potatoesnz.co.nz/events/e-tipu/
LOCATION:Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre\, 188 Oxford Terrace\, Christchurch Central City\, Christchurch\, 8011\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260526T163000
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DTSTAMP:20251202T235454Z
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SUMMARY:Vegetable Research Roadshow - Ohakune
DESCRIPTION:The Vegetable Research Roadshow welcomes you to come hear the latest research results from the vegetable industry.
URL:https://potatoesnz.co.nz/events/vegetable-research-roadshow-ohakune/
LOCATION:Powderkeg\, 194 Mangawhero Terrace\, Ohakune 4625\, Ohakune\, 4625\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260527T090000
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SUMMARY:LandWISE Conference
DESCRIPTION:Theme: “Soil Health for Profit”  \n\n\n\nLandWISE arose out of work to combat soil erosion through use of minimum tillage and they are returning to strip-till in 2026.  \n\n\n\nA lot has been learned in the intervening years! Along with that\, they will look at what can be done to measure and manage crop nutrition and soil health to ensure sustainability and long-term profitability.  
URL:https://potatoesnz.co.nz/events/landwise-conference-2/
LOCATION:Havelock North Function Centre\, 30 Te Mata Road\, Havelock North\, 4130\, New Zealand
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ORGANIZER;CN="LandWISE":MAILTO:info@landwise.org.nz
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260529T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260529T220000
DTSTAMP:20260521T201714Z
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SUMMARY:The Changing World of Potatoes
DESCRIPTION:A webinar exploring how the potato sector is evolving across markets\, production\, sustainability\, innovation and new scientific developments. \n\n\n\nWebinar agenda\n\n\n\nWelcome and IntroductionsIan Toth\, Director of the National Potato Innovation Centre at The James Hutton Institute. \n\n\n\nSpeaker sessions (15 minutes each) \n\n\n\n\nGB potato industry update 2025-26 – Alex Godfrey (GB Potatoes)\n\n\n\nAn Upturned World Potato Market – Cedric Porter (World Potato Markets)\n\n\n\nOutcomes from the PCN Action Scotland project – Kerry Leslie (SRUC)\n\n\n\nPrecision breeding in potato – Sasha Eremina (The Sainsbury Laboratory)\n\n\n\nBeyond Yield: Soil Health and Nutrient Density in Potatoes – Rob Ward (Vitagri)\n\n\n\nNovel uses for potato: Solanesol and protein – Gordon McDougall (James Hutton Institute)
URL:https://potatoesnz.co.nz/events/the-changing-world-of-potatoes/
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ORGANIZER;CN="National Potato Innovation Centre":MAILTO:ian.toth@hutton.ac.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260530T000000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260530T235959
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SUMMARY:International Day of Potato
DESCRIPTION: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 \n\n\n\nThe 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.
URL:https://potatoesnz.co.nz/events/international-day-of-potato/2026-05-30/
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260601T080000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260604T170000
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SUMMARY:Hort Connections 2026
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nAll 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. \n\n\n\nWhy you need to attend? \n\n\n\n\nProfessional Development: Hear from world-class experts on a range of topics including transformative research\, global innovations\, consumption trends and export development.\n\n\n\nNetworking: Interact with the largest cohort of industry stakeholders in the horticulture sector.\n\n\n\nRecognition: Celebrate the outstanding achievements of the Horticulture Awards for Excellence 2026.\n\n\n\nTrade 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.
URL:https://potatoesnz.co.nz/events/hort-connections-2026/
LOCATION:Adelaide Convention Centre\, North Terrace\, Adelaide\, SA\, 5000\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hort Connections":MAILTO:info@hortconnections.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260611T173000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260611T180000
DTSTAMP:20260609T004229Z
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UID:10000643-1781199000-1781200800@potatoesnz.co.nz
SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Two Bills. Nine Questions. One Test: Will They Actually Help Farmers and Growers?
DESCRIPTION:This is an Open Discussion on the two Bills (Environmental Protection Agency – Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Amendment Bill and Ministry of Primary Industries Agricultural Compounds and Veterinary Medicines Bill). \n\n\n\nNote: This is an opinion piece and not necessarily the views of Potatoes New Zealand \n\n\n\nSpeaker \n\n\n\nFenton Hazelwood is an executive with grower and farm supplies merchant WestAg\, with 30 years’ experience in the food and fibre sector.
URL:https://potatoesnz.co.nz/events/webinar-three-bills-nine-questions-one-test-will-they-actually-help-farmers-and-growers/
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