The Potatoes New Zealand Research & Development Technical Panel is made up of industry growers, processors, agronomists and technical experts that advises on the R&D Strategy and activities. The Panel meets regularly during the year to review the current PNZ Strategy, observe field trials, discuss results and comment on planned activities. The current panel members are:
| Tim Pike (Chairman) | Mid Canterbury growers |
| Iain Kirkwood (Technical Manager) | Potatoes NZ |
| Roger Blyth | Seed and Field |
| Graham Bunkenburg | Balle Bros |
| Nick Taylor | Tayler and Sons |
| Sarah Newton | McCain |
| Daniel Sutton | Vegetables New Zealand |
| Shane Smith | Seed and Field |
| Ross McCallum | Syngenta |
| Bryan Hart | ASWilcox |
| Debbie Johnstone | Bluebird |