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SUMMARY:Cyber Security Week
DESCRIPTION:We want to encourage all New Zealanders to take smart\, simple actions that will help protect them from financial loss\, stress and lost time. This year’s focus will continue to encourage everyone to have strong password practices and adopt two-factor authentication on their main accounts. 
URL:https://potatoesnz.co.nz/events/cyber-security-week/
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ORGANIZER;CN="National Cyber Security Centre":MAILTO:info@ncsc.govt.nz
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SUMMARY:Mental Health Awareness Week
DESCRIPTION:The theme for Mental Health Awareness Week 2025 is Top Up Together\, encouraging you to connect with others as you bring the Five Ways to Wellbeing into your daily life. A shared\, community-based approach to wellbeing delivers the most sustained\, long-term benefits.  \n\n\n\nSocial connection is crucial for our wellbeing. It brings purpose and a sense of belonging to our lives\, helps us feel valued\, and makes us happier and more secure. Evidence shows that activities involving social interaction matter\, actions like volunteering\, shared learning\, physical activity\, cultural practices\, and community events consistently have a positive impact on mental health and wellbeing.  \n\n\n\nLook after your oranga by topping up together with the Five Ways to Wellbeing this Mental Health Awareness Week.   \n\n\n\n\nMe aro tonu/ Take Notice. \n\n\n\nTukua / Give. \n\n\n\nMe kori tonu / Be Active. \n\n\n\nMe whakawhanaunga / Connect. \n\n\n\nMe ako tonu / Keep Learning. \n\n\n\n\nNāu te rourou\, nāku te rourou\, ka ora ai te iwi.   With your food basket and mine\, the people will flourish. 
URL:https://potatoesnz.co.nz/events/mental-health-awareness-week/
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SUMMARY:Hort NZ Vegetable Grower Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Vegetable growers are invited to participate in a workshop focused on effective water and irrigation management. The workshop aims to assist growers with on-farm practices and support with compliance requirements. It will focus on hard hose gun irrigators and pivot and linear irrigation systems and consist of a theory session at the Tuakau Hotel\, followed by an outdoor session (weather dependent) on a nearby grower site.In collaboration with Irrigation New Zealand\, the workshop provides the opportunity for growers to engage directly with water and irrigation experts.Stephen McNally\, Principal Technical Advisor at Irrigation New Zealand will facilitate the workshop. When | Wednesday\, 15 October Time | 10am-2pm (refreshments provided)Where | Tuakau Hotel (downstairs conference room)\, 1/3 George Street\, Tuakau\, WaikatoNumbers are limited; early registration is encouraged.If you have any questions or would like more information\, please contact arjune.dahya@hortnz.co.nz or call 027 336 4994.
URL:https://potatoesnz.co.nz/events/hort-nz-vegetable-grower-workshop/
LOCATION:Tuakau Hotel\, 1/3 George Street\, Tuakau\, Waikato\, 2121\, New Zealand
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SUMMARY:WPC Webinar - Biology and integrated management of Potato Common Scab
DESCRIPTION:Join the World Potato Congress Inc as they host a webinar on Biology and integrated management of Potato Common Scab\, with presenter Dr Amanda Gevens from the University of Wisconsin-Madison\, Department of Plant Pathology.  \n\n\n\nThe webinar will provide information on the soil-borne bacterial pathogens that cause potato common scab and contemporary approaches to management of this challenging disease.
URL:https://potatoesnz.co.nz/events/wpc-webinar-biology-and-integrated-management-of-potato-common-scab/
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ORGANIZER;CN="World Potato Congress":MAILTO:info@potatocongress.org
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SUMMARY:Agritech Unleashed: Canterbury 2025
DESCRIPTION:Exclusive\, limited-capacity event brings together industry leaders\, entrepreneurs\, researchers and investors to shine a light on the innovation driving the future of agritech in Canterbury and beyond. \n\n\n\nGain expert insightsEngage with industry leaders and participate in panel discussions on agritech advancements \n\n\n\nCreate valuable connectionsBuild relationships with key decision-makers and innovators in our thriving agritech ecosystem \n\n\n\nExplore regional perspectivesHear how Canterbury’s deep science\, cross-sector collaboration and diverse primary sectors are driving the future of agritech. \n\n\n\nContribute to the conversationTake part in our interactive workshop designed to spark collaboration and capture insights from across the sector. \n\n\n\nWith limited spots available\, this event is designed for meaningful discussions and impactful connections.  \n\n\n\nAfternoon Workshops\n\n\n\nAs part of the day’s programme\, you’ll have the chance to dive deeper into the topics that matter most through one of three interactive afternoon workshops. \n\n\n\n\nOption 1. Exporters and Nextporters Ideal for business development leads\, international sales teams\, and C-level executives focused on global growth.\n\n\n\nOption 2. Float All Boats: Mapping the agritech data tideBest suited for CIOs\, CTOs\, data architects\, developers\, and analysts working on interoperability and data infrastructure.\n\n\n\nOption 3. Beyond the Baseline: Scaling what works in on-farm technology uptakeDesigned for farmers\, technology builders\, and product managers working to bridge real-world farm needs with agritech solutions.
URL:https://potatoesnz.co.nz/events/agritech-unleashed-canterbury-2025/
LOCATION:Lincoln University\, Springs Road/Ellesmere Junction Road\, Lincoln\, Canterbury\, New Zealand
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ORGANIZER;CN="Agritech NZ":MAILTO:info@agritechnz.org.nz
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Safer Farms
DESCRIPTION:Join Safer Farms Rachael Russell and Natalie Bowie for a session about who Safer Farms are and what they do.  \n\n\n\nIn this webinar you will discover how Safer Farms collaborates with farmers\, growers\, and industry to create safer\, healthier workplaces.  \n\n\n\nExplore easy-to-use tools and resources that are all in one place so that health and safety becomes a natural and easy part of keeping you and your staff safe on farm. \n\n\n\nLet’s all work together to create safer farms! \n\n\n\nThere will be a presentation followed by any questions and answers. \n\n\n\nThis webinar is a Potatoes New Zealand and Safer Farms joint initiative\, and everyone is welcome to attend.
URL:https://potatoesnz.co.nz/events/webinar-safer-farms/
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SUMMARY:Advancing Potato Breeding in the Asia-Pacific
DESCRIPTION:Advancing Potato Breeding in the Asia-Pacific: The CCCAP Germplasm Collection and the CipPotNet Initiative\n\n\n\nThe CIP-China Center for Asia and Pacific maintains a Breeding Resource Center with a collection of approximately 1\,900 potato accessions. This collection includes advanced tetraploid lines\, wild species\, and landraces. \n\n\n\nThese germplasm resources have been introduced to more than 80 institutions across China\, where some have been successfully utilised in traditional breeding programs. A key initiative is the establishment of “CipPotNet\,” a joint potato breeding network for the Asia-Pacific region. The network focuses on developing new varieties with target traits such as late blight resistance\, drought tolerance\, high starch content\, early maturity\, climate resilience\, and enhanced nutritional value. \n\n\n\nSpeaker\n\n\n\nDr. Li Jieping Scientist\, International Potato Center – China Center for Asia and PacificDr. Li Jieping is a scientist at the International Potato Center – China Center for Asia and Pacific\, where he leads research initiatives aimed at improving potato quality and resilience. He earned his Ph.D. from China Agricultural University and is passionate about translating scientific discoveries into practical solutions for global agricultural and environmental challenges. \n\n\n\nResearch Expertise\n\n\n\nHis research encompasses several key areas: \n\n\n\n\nNutritional and Quality Trait Genetics\n\n\n\nInnovative Breeding Biotechnologies\n\n\n\nEnvironmental Physiology: He investigates how climatic and environmental factors influence the physiological growth and development of the potato plant\, ensuring new varieties are adapted to real-world conditions.\n\n\n\n\nThe underlying vision of the organisation is to help achieve the United Nations SDG goals and improve global food security etc.  The nutritional traits include making potatoes healthier through increasing uptake of iron and zinc\, etc.
URL:https://potatoesnz.co.nz/events/advancing-potato-breeding-in-the-asia-pacific-the-cccap-germplasm-collection-and-the-cippotnet-initiative/
LOCATION:Pukekohe Research Centre\, 59 Cronin Road\, Pukekohe\, Auckland\, 2676\, New Zealand
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SUMMARY:Pukekohe Young Grower Competition BBQ and Beers
DESCRIPTION:The Pukekohe Young Grower Committee is kicking off the 2026 competition with a BBQ on 30 October at 5.30pm. \n\n\n\nIf you are a previous sponsor or contestant\, a potential new sponsor or contestant thinking of entering in 2026 or 2027 come along. BBQ will be on\, spot prizes to be won and networking to be had.
URL:https://potatoesnz.co.nz/events/pukekohe-young-grower-competition-bbq-and-beers/
LOCATION:Pukekohe Indian Association Events Centre\, 57 Ward Street\, Pukekohe\, 2120\, New Zealand
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