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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251030T173000
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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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ORGANIZER;CN="Pukekohe Young Grower Committee":MAILTO:secretary@pvga.org.nz
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230330T070000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230330T094500
DTSTAMP:20260423T112951
CREATED:20221121T214104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230314T021957Z
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SUMMARY:30th March 2023 PNZ R&D Breakfast Pukekohe
DESCRIPTION:Share an early breakfast nosh with the PNZ team and discuss the main R&D programmes relevant to your region: Potato Tuber Moth\, Powdery Scab\, Sustainable Vegetable Systems & Integrated Pest Management\, as well as biosecurity updates and advice. \nAussie guest Paul Horne on tour too. \n7am-9.45am \nPukekohe Indian Hall \nRSVP Gemma.Carroll@potatoesnz.co.nz \nProudly sponsored by \n \n\n\n\nTOPICS Pukekohe\nSpeaker\n\n\nOnside\nGuy Davidson\n\n\nSVS\nAndrew Barber\n\n\nTPP/CPLI\nIain Kirkwood\n\n\nPTM\nIain Kirkwood\, Daniel Sutton\n\n\nIPM\nPaul Horne\n\n\nPowdery Scab update\nIain Kirkwood\n\n\nBiosecurity\nIain Kirkwood/ Cyril Hickman
URL:https://potatoesnz.co.nz/events/2023-pnz-rd-breakfast-pukekohe/
LOCATION:Pukekohe Indian Association Events Centre\, 57 Ward Street\, Pukekohe\, 2120\, New Zealand
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ORGANIZER;CN="Iain Kirkwood":MAILTO:Iain.Kirkwood@potatoesnz.co.nz
GEO:-37.2102751;174.8919188
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220701T150000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220702T180000
DTSTAMP:20260423T112951
CREATED:20220527T034822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220623T011444Z
UID:10000423-1656687600-1656784800@potatoesnz.co.nz
SUMMARY:Potato Tuber Moth meeting 1st July 3pm
DESCRIPTION:This will be preceded on the 30th June by field and shed walks with the PNZ team\, agronomists and researchers. Contact Iain.Kirkwood@potatoesnz.co.nz for itinerary. \nPotato New Zealand (PNZ) Potato Tuber Moth Research Program meeting 3:00pm Friday 1st of July at the Indian Hall\, Pukekohe \nPNZ would like to invite you to a grower / industry meeting to discuss a proposed research program aimed at managing Potato tuber Moth both in the field and in store. Associate Prof Clive Kaiser (an applied Horticultural Scientist with a proven track record of implementing effective IPM programs for existing and emerging insect pests and diseases)\, from Lincoln University will present on current management strategies\, potential new approaches and possible research projects. Dr Iain Kirkwood (PNZ Technical Manager) will summarize a literature review and research already completed as part of the program. \nPreliminary Agenda \n\nOutline research already completed as part of the program\nOutline a proposed field trail for the coming season\nDiscuss ideas for the control of PTM in store\nFeed back from growers and Industry\nFuture work program – spray efficacy trials\, border crops\, biological control etc\n\nThe primary objective for the meeting is to receive feedback from growers and industry on the proposed program and any suggested improvements or additional research ideas.
URL:https://potatoesnz.co.nz/events/potato-tuber-moth-meeting-1st-july-3pm/
LOCATION:Pukekohe Indian Association Events Centre\, 57 Ward Street\, Pukekohe\, 2120\, New Zealand
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DTSTAMP:20260423T112951
CREATED:20210325T012137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210624T022302Z
UID:10000392-1629360000-1629392400@potatoesnz.co.nz
SUMMARY:PNZ AGM & Industry Forum 2021 - Pukekohe
DESCRIPTION:In place of our biennial conference\, we are holding a roadshow of industry forums. \n\nCanterbury on the 13th August at Ashburton Hotel\nPukekohe on the 19th August (VENUE TBC) alongside our PNZ AGM and Potatoes Charitable Trust meeting.\n\nPlease visit the event website for programme information and to register attendance. \nhttp://potatoesnz2021.nz/  \n \n 
URL:https://potatoesnz.co.nz/events/pnz-industry-forum-2021-pukekohe/
LOCATION:Pukekohe Indian Association Events Centre\, 57 Ward Street\, Pukekohe\, 2120\, New Zealand
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CREATED:20210310T101340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210411T232602Z
UID:10000320-1616594400-1616601600@potatoesnz.co.nz
SUMMARY:Hort NZ NZGAP FEP workshop Pukekohe
DESCRIPTION:HortNZ\, Vegetables New Zealand\, and Pukekohe Vegetable Growers Association are offering free workshops to step growers through a Farm Environment Plan using the NZGAP Environment Management System (EMS) add-on. \nWhen: 2-4pm on Wednesday 24 March \nWhere: Pukekohe Indian Hall \nWho: Outdoor vegetable growers \nCost: Free\, and no need to RSVP. \nMore info ailsa.robertson@hortnz.co.nz 
URL:https://potatoesnz.co.nz/events/hort-nz-nzgap-fep-workshop-pukekohe/
LOCATION:Pukekohe Indian Association Events Centre\, 57 Ward Street\, Pukekohe\, 2120\, New Zealand
ORGANIZER;CN="Ailsa Robertson":MAILTO:ailsa.robertson@hortnz.co.nz
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20200325T173000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20200325T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T112951
CREATED:20200105T213004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200318T205513Z
UID:10000365-1585157400-1585166400@potatoesnz.co.nz
SUMMARY:NZGAP FEP workshop Pukekohe CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:For those who have yet to register\, please follow next steps and links below. Further instructions on how to digitally map your property and paddocks will be emailed after you register. \nTopic Farm mapping\, and erosion and sediment control\nNew date Wednesday 25th March 2020\nTime 5:30 to 8:00 pm\nLocation Indian Hall\, Pukekohe\nCost* $200 per business\, i.e. more than one person per business can attend\nPreparation Digitally map your property\nBring along printed version (optional)\n*Included in this cost is the option of assistance to digitally map your property. Limited to one property\, up to 50 ha. \nRegister for the February workshop at this link \nFarm mapping instructions will be emailed to you after you have registered for the EMS and paid the $250 EMS registration fee (per business)\nComplete your online farm map ready for the February workshop \nIf you have any questions don’t hesitate to contact Ailsa Robertson at ailsa.robertson@hortnz.co.nz or nzgap@hortnz.co.nz.
URL:https://potatoesnz.co.nz/events/nzgap-fep-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Pukekohe Indian Association Events Centre\, 57 Ward Street\, Pukekohe\, 2120\, New Zealand
ORGANIZER;CN="Ailsa Robertson":MAILTO:ailsa.robertson@hortnz.co.nz
GEO:-37.2102751;174.8919188
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20190509T103000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20190509T140000
DTSTAMP:20260423T112951
CREATED:20190430T071344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190430T071344Z
UID:10000271-1557397800-1557410400@potatoesnz.co.nz
SUMMARY:Erosion & sediment control workshop
DESCRIPTION:View the erosion & sediment control workshop agenda here.
URL:https://potatoesnz.co.nz/events/erosion-sediment-control-workshop/
LOCATION:Pukekohe Indian Association Events Centre\, 57 Ward Street\, Pukekohe\, 2120\, New Zealand
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20190509T103000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20190509T140000
DTSTAMP:20260423T112951
CREATED:20190430T071344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190430T071344Z
UID:10000634-1557397800-1557410400@potatoesnz.co.nz
SUMMARY:Erosion & sediment control workshop
DESCRIPTION:View the erosion & sediment control workshop agenda here.
URL:https://potatoesnz.co.nz/events/erosion-sediment-control-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Pukekohe Indian Association Events Centre\, 57 Ward Street\, Pukekohe\, 2120\, New Zealand
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20190411T110000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20190411T183000
DTSTAMP:20260423T112951
CREATED:20190126T005354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190329T224600Z
UID:10000339-1554980400-1555007400@potatoesnz.co.nz
SUMMARY:Seed Authority meeting - Pukekoe
DESCRIPTION:Growers are invited to meet with members of the NZ Seed Potato Certification Authority at the Indian Community Hall\, in Pukekohe on 11th April at 4pm. \nOne of two regular meetings in Pukekohe\, to meet with growers\, to discuss the scheme and improvements that are being made.  Topics for the meeting include: \n\nScheme operation – rule changes\nDiscussion on inspection activities for seed potato certification\, and what is being done to improve the scheme\nPMTV update\n\n  \nRefreshments will be provided at the end of the meeting (5.30pm – 6.30pm).  We hope to see you there. \nAgenda\nA pdf version of the agenda is available here (opens in a new tab). \n[btn text=”Agenda” border=”1px” borderradius=”4px” link=”https://potatoesnz.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Consolidated-papers-11-April-2019.pdf” tcolor=”#ffffff” thovercolor=”#ffffff” target=”true”]
URL:https://potatoesnz.co.nz/events/seed-authority-meeting-pukekohe/
LOCATION:Pukekohe Indian Association Events Centre\, 57 Ward Street\, Pukekohe\, 2120\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Seed certification
ORGANIZER;CN="Ian Kirkwood":MAILTO:Iain.Kirkwood@potatoesnz.co.nz
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20190411T110000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20190411T183000
DTSTAMP:20260423T112951
CREATED:20190126T005354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190126T005354Z
UID:10000625-1554980400-1555007400@potatoesnz.co.nz
SUMMARY:Seed Authority meeting - Pukekoe
DESCRIPTION:Growers are invited to meet with members of the NZ Seed Potato Certification Authority at the Indian Community Hall\, in Pukekohe on 11th April at 4pm. \nOne of two regular meetings in Pukekohe\, to meet with growers\, to discuss the scheme and improvements that are being made.  Topics for the meeting include: \n\nScheme operation – rule changes\nDiscussion on inspection activities for seed potato certification\, and what is being done to improve the scheme\nPMTV update\n\n  \nRefreshments will be provided at the end of the meeting (5.30pm – 6.30pm).  We hope to see you there. \nAgenda\nA pdf version of the agenda is available here (opens in a new tab). \n[btn text="Agenda" border="1px" borderradius="4px" link="https://potatoesnz.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Consolidated-papers-11-April-2019.pdf" tcolor="#ffffff" thovercolor="#ffffff" target="true"]
URL:https://potatoesnz.co.nz/events/seed-authority-meeting-pukekohe-2/
LOCATION:Pukekohe Indian Association Events Centre\, 57 Ward Street\, Pukekohe\, 2120\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Seed certification
ORGANIZER;CN="Ian Kirkwood":MAILTO:Iain.Kirkwood@potatoesnz.co.nz
GEO:-37.2102751;174.8919188
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20181221T110000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20181221T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T112951
CREATED:20181206T000802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181206T000802Z
UID:10000349-1545390000-1545404400@potatoesnz.co.nz
SUMMARY:Biosecurity Readiness Training Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This is to confirm that Air NZ strikes have been cancelled and so Potatoes New Zealand\, alongside Plant and Food\, that we will still be running this readiness workshop for Potato growers and agronomists. \n  \n[columns] [span4] \n11:00 – 11:30 \n[/span4][span8] \nIdentification of arthropods that are on the potato sector’s risk organisms list (Colorado potato beetle (Leptinotarsa decimlineata); Potato flea beetle (Epitrix similaris\, E. papa\, E. tuberis\, E. cucumeris\, E. subcrinita); Leaf mining flies (Liriomyza sativae\, L. bryoniae\, L. trifolii; L. huidobrensis; L. nietzkei\, L. cepae\, Chromatomyia horticola\, Phytomyza gymnostroma); Potato leafhopper (Empoasca fabae); Red spider mite (Tetranychus evansi)\, and other priority alien arthropod pests\, e.g. Brown marmorated sting bug (Halyomorpha halys)\, and Andean potato weevil (Premnotrypes sp.) \n[/span8][/columns] \n[columns] [span4] \n11:30 – 12:00 \n[/span4][span8] \nIdentification Fungal and bacterial potato sector risk organisms: Brown rot (Ralstonia solanacearum)\, Late Blight (A2 mating strain) (Phytophthora infestans)\, Blackleg (Dickeya solani) \n[/span8][/columns] \n[columns] [span4] \n12:00 – 1:00 \n[/span4][span8] \nLunch \n[/span8][/columns] \n[columns] [span4] \n1:00   – 3.00 \n[/span4][span8] \nTraining on Potato mop-top virus (PMTV) identification (tuber and foliage)\, overview of the disease\, update on the current situation\, plan for the coming season\, long term management plan. \n[/span8][/columns]
URL:https://potatoesnz.co.nz/events/biosecurity-readiness-training-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Pukekohe Indian Association Events Centre\, 57 Ward Street\, Pukekohe\, 2120\, New Zealand
ORGANIZER;CN="Ian Kirkwood":MAILTO:Iain.Kirkwood@potatoesnz.co.nz
GEO:-37.2102751;174.8919188
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20181221T110000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20181221T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T112951
CREATED:20181206T000802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181214T005720Z
UID:10000350-1545390000-1545404400@potatoesnz.co.nz
SUMMARY:Biosecurity Readiness Training Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This is to confirm that Air NZ strikes have been cancelled and so Potatoes New Zealand\, alongside Plant and Food\, that we will still be running this readiness workshop for Potato growers and agronomists. \n  \n[columns] [span4] \n11:00 – 11:30 \n[/span4][span8] \nIdentification of arthropods that are on the potato sector’s risk organisms list (Colorado potato beetle (Leptinotarsa decimlineata); Potato flea beetle (Epitrix similaris\, E. papa\, E. tuberis\, E. cucumeris\, E. subcrinita); Leaf mining flies (Liriomyza sativae\, L. bryoniae\, L. trifolii; L. huidobrensis; L. nietzkei\, L. cepae\, Chromatomyia horticola\, Phytomyza gymnostroma); Potato leafhopper (Empoasca fabae); Red spider mite (Tetranychus evansi)\, and other priority alien arthropod pests\, e.g. Brown marmorated sting bug (Halyomorpha halys)\, and Andean potato weevil (Premnotrypes sp.) \n[/span8][/columns] \n[columns] [span4] \n11:30 – 12:00 \n[/span4][span8] \nIdentification Fungal and bacterial potato sector risk organisms: Brown rot (Ralstonia solanacearum)\, Late Blight (A2 mating strain) (Phytophthora infestans)\, Blackleg (Dickeya solani) \n[/span8][/columns] \n[columns] [span4] \n12:00 – 1:00 \n[/span4][span8] \nLunch \n[/span8][/columns] \n[columns] [span4] \n1:00   – 3.00 \n[/span4][span8] \nTraining on Potato mop-top virus (PMTV) identification (tuber and foliage)\, overview of the disease\, update on the current situation\, plan for the coming season\, long term management plan. \n[/span8][/columns]
URL:https://potatoesnz.co.nz/events/biosecurity-readiness-training-workshop/
LOCATION:Pukekohe Indian Association Events Centre\, 57 Ward Street\, Pukekohe\, 2120\, New Zealand
ORGANIZER;CN="Ian Kirkwood":MAILTO:Iain.Kirkwood@potatoesnz.co.nz
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20181221T110000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20181221T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T112951
CREATED:20181206T000802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181206T000802Z
UID:10000614-1545390000-1545404400@potatoesnz.co.nz
SUMMARY:Biosecurity Readiness Training Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This is to confirm that Air NZ strikes have been cancelled and so Potatoes New Zealand\, alongside Plant and Food\, that we will still be running this readiness workshop for Potato growers and agronomists. \n  \n[columns] [span4] \n11:00 – 11:30 \n[/span4][span8] \nIdentification of arthropods that are on the potato sector’s risk organisms list (Colorado potato beetle (Leptinotarsa decimlineata); Potato flea beetle (Epitrix similaris\, E. papa\, E. tuberis\, E. cucumeris\, E. subcrinita); Leaf mining flies (Liriomyza sativae\, L. bryoniae\, L. trifolii; L. huidobrensis; L. nietzkei\, L. cepae\, Chromatomyia horticola\, Phytomyza gymnostroma); Potato leafhopper (Empoasca fabae); Red spider mite (Tetranychus evansi)\, and other priority alien arthropod pests\, e.g. Brown marmorated sting bug (Halyomorpha halys)\, and Andean potato weevil (Premnotrypes sp.) \n[/span8][/columns] \n[columns] [span4] \n11:30 – 12:00 \n[/span4][span8] \nIdentification Fungal and bacterial potato sector risk organisms: Brown rot (Ralstonia solanacearum)\, Late Blight (A2 mating strain) (Phytophthora infestans)\, Blackleg (Dickeya solani) \n[/span8][/columns] \n[columns] [span4] \n12:00 – 1:00 \n[/span4][span8] \nLunch \n[/span8][/columns] \n[columns] [span4] \n1:00   – 3.00 \n[/span4][span8] \nTraining on Potato mop-top virus (PMTV) identification (tuber and foliage)\, overview of the disease\, update on the current situation\, plan for the coming season\, long term management plan. \n[/span8][/columns]
URL:https://potatoesnz.co.nz/events/biosecurity-readiness-training-workshop-3/
LOCATION:Pukekohe Indian Association Events Centre\, 57 Ward Street\, Pukekohe\, 2120\, New Zealand
ORGANIZER;CN="Ian Kirkwood":MAILTO:Iain.Kirkwood@potatoesnz.co.nz
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