Kirsti Lovie

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Location: Canterbury
Phone: 027 405 1331

Elected: 2026

Kirsti Lovie is part of the family owned Amori Agri farming operation in Canterbury, where potatoes form an important part of a wider mixed vegetable and arable business. She is involved in both the strategic direction and day to day management of the business, helping to drive performance, productivity and sustainable growth.

Kirsti holds a Bachelor of Science from Massey University and has built her career across both the agribusiness and corporate sectors, with senior leadership experience in strategy, financial management and business performance. She has a strong interest in governance and industry leadership, having completed the Institute of Directors Company Directors’ Course and recently concluded a term as an Associate Director of Horticulture New Zealand. She currently serves on the Foundation for Arable Research (FAR) Reference Group and Research Advisory Committee.

Kirsti joined the Potatoes New Zealand Board to contribute to the long term success of the industry and to ensure growers are well positioned to respond to future opportunities and challenges. She has a particular interest in, data driven decision making, research and innovation, and is passionate about supporting a profitable, resilient and progressive New Zealand potato sector.