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SUMMARY:WorkSafe inspections overview and Q&A session
DESCRIPTION:WorkSafe has recently completed 231 inspections across fruit and vegetable growing operations\, with nearly half resulting in enforcement notices — a concerning outcome for the sector and highlighting clear areas of focus for WorkSafe. \n\n\n\nAn online session for growers will be held to provide a valuable opportunity to hear firsthand from the WorkSafe inspectorate about their findings. It will include an overview of inspection outcomes and a Q&A\, giving growers direct access to ask questions from the WorkSafe Inspectorate. Questions can be submitted in advance to sarah.cameron@hortnz.co.nz or asked on the day.
URL:https://potatoesnz.co.nz/events/worksafe-inspections-overview-and-qa-session/
LOCATION:Canterbury
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SUMMARY:Veg Big Day Out 2026
DESCRIPTION:After a massively successful inaugural event in 2025\, Veg Big Day Out is back for 2026! \n\n\n\nJoin us for a day filled with research updates\, technology demonstrations\, field walks\, and networking with a wide range of vegetable industry stakeholders. \n\n\n\nVeg Big Day Out 2026 will be a one-day event and tickets are limited\, so register ASAP.  \n\n\n\nWe look forward to seeing you again!
URL:https://potatoesnz.co.nz/events/veg-big-day-out-2026/
LOCATION:Plant and Food Research – Pukekohe\, 49 Cronin Road\, Pukekohe\, Auckland\, 2120\, New Zealand
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SUMMARY:Workshop - Implementing Safety II in Horticulture: Evolving Risk Management and Cultural Competency
DESCRIPTION:An interactive practical workshop for growers\, packhouses\, business owners\, operation managers\, HR managers and safety managers in horticulture organisations. This full-day workshop will be delivered by Safety II expert Moni Hogg.  \n\n\n\nWhen | Thursday\, 12 March Time | 8.30am-4.30pm Where | Barge Showgrounds Events Centre\, 474 Maunu Road\, Whangarei Cost | free  \n\n\n\nWorkshops are also being held in Levin (14 April) and Canterbury (21 April); more details to follow.  \n\n\n\nAt the end of this workshop\, you’ll be able to:  \n\n\n\n\nUnderstand the principals and evolution of Safety II \n\n\n\nRecognise the support provided by regulatory bodies like WorkSafe and the Institute of Directors in driving Safety II \n\n\n\nIntroduce contemporary critical risk management methods in your organisation \n\n\n\nIntroduce a Safety II framework and reporting structure \n\n\n\nUnderstand and apply cultural competency when working with RSE teams. \n\n\n\n\nPlaces are limited. Don’t miss this opportunity to lift your team culture and safety practice.
URL:https://potatoesnz.co.nz/events/workshop-implementing-safety-ii-in-horticulture-evolving-risk-management-and-cultural-competency/
LOCATION:Canterbury
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Beyond the Forecast: Understanding New Zealand’s Weather
DESCRIPTION:In this webinar\, you will learn about New Zealand weather: key drivers as well as reliable weather information sources to support informed decision-making on the farm. \n\n\n\nNew Zealand’s weather is shaped by its maritime location\, rugged terrain and mid-latitude position\, creating frequent variability and strong regional contrasts. \n\n\n\nWesterlies dominate\, bringing fronts and lows from the Tasman Sea and Southern Ocean\, while highs deliver calmer periods. Summers are warm and drier in the east\, autumn is mild with increasing rain\, winters are cool with alpine snow and inland frosts\, and spring is windy and changeable. \n\n\n\nLarge-scale climate drivers add complexity: El Niño strengthens westerlies and dries the north and east\, La Niña brings warmer\, wetter conditions to those regions\, the MJO influences short-term rainfall and tropical activity\, and the SAM affects how often highs or lows sit over the country. \n\n\n\nGeography amplifies these patterns\, with the Southern Alps creating sharp rainfall contrasts and the country’s long\, narrow shape exposing it to rapid weather shifts. \n\n\n\nPresented by Chester Lampkin\, Meteorologist for Earth Sciences New Zealand. \n\n\n\nWed\, 18 Mar 2026 11:00 – 11:40 (UTC+12:00) Auckland\, Wellington \n\n\n\nWe look forward to having you attend the event!
URL:https://potatoesnz.co.nz/events/webinar-beyond-the-forecast-understanding-new-zealands-weather/
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