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Find out about key announcements, research highlights, grower stories, and opportunities to connect, learn, and engage with the wider industry.


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Potatoes New Zealand saddened by postponement of the Tour of Southland

Potatoes New Zealand is saddened to learn of the postponement of the 69th edition of the Tour of Southland cycling … Read More

New potato claim protects crops from devastating pest

Potato tuber moth (Phthorimaea operculella) (PTM) can be a significant pest of potato crop production particularly in the upper North … Read More

November 2025

As we move into November, there’s plenty happening across the potato industry. With planting underway or nearly finished in many … Read More

Learning, Connecting, Growing: Netherlands Reflections

In September 2025, Potatoes New Zealand’s Paula Lleras had the opportunity to travel to the Netherlands “the heart of potato … Read More

Scholarships 2026

Horticulture Undergraduate Scholarships HortNZ and the Horticentre Trust are offering scholarships to students who have a special interest in the … Read More

Growing Success: Celebrating the Potato Industry’s Finest

Seed potato growers Tracey and Andy McKay, winners of the Community Award John Jackson was recognised with a Life Member … Read More

October 2025

Spring is in full swing, and potato paddocks across the country are coming to life. For many of you, October … Read More

Vegetable Industry Showcase

The Vegetable Industry Showcase held in Parliament Buildings, Wellington on Tuesday 9 September, was an important opportunity for the sector … Read More

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