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December 2, 2025
Why Maintaining Cool Slab Temperatures Is Critical for Greenhouse Crops
Unseasonably hot weather for this time of year—have highlighted just how vulnerable greenhouse crops can be when slab temperatures climb beyond safe limits.
December 2, 2025
Propagating success with updated degree offering new pathways for horticulture careers
Updated qualification designed to help students harness the power of plants
December 2, 2025
Treat your bumble bees as VIP’s (VIB’s)
Hives should be placed 1.2–1.5 metres above the ground, away from direct sunlight!
December 2, 2025
For Sale – 39 Martyn Wright Road, Mauku, Franklin
Endless Potential Home, Business & Land
December 2, 2025
Australia: Smart picking cart with real-time tomato grading introduced
Ambit Robotics, a Melbourne-based agtech company, has announced a new intelligent picking cart designed to help greenhouse tomato growers harvest more efficiently and accurately.
November 4, 2025
Canterbury nursery manager named supreme winner of the Young Horticulturist of the Year 2025
Canterbury nursery manager Jake Linklater has won the prestigious Young Horticulturist of the Year, having excelled in an intensive two-day competition. This is the second year in a row that a Young Plant Producer of the Year has gone on to take out the supreme trophy.
November 18, 2025
Skytree, a pioneer in direct air capture (DAC) technology, announces its official market entry into New Zealand.
The launch, coinciding with the EU-NZ Business Summit, marks a significant step in the nation's journey towards a circular economy and reinforces the growing partnership between the Netherlands and New Zealand on sustainable innovation.
November 18, 2025
Property for Sale in Tuakau
Vendor must sell – all offers shall be presented. This is an extremely rare opportunity to buy a home and income property at a very affordable price.
November 4, 2025
35-40% reduction in energy consumption while simultaneously boosting light output by 35-40%.
Signify helps CosMic Plants consistently produce top quality Phalaenopsis orchids with an expansion of its Philips LED lighting installation
November 18, 2025
EPA – New reporting and notification requirements are coming in 2026
From 1 January 2026, in addition to the business information you currently need to provide, all importers and manufacturers of hazardous substances will need to provide:
November 18, 2025
TomatoesNZ has been supporting a project into different biological pest management strategies since August 2021
These trials have been part funded by MPI through A Lighter Touch. Why was this research needed?
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September 23, 2025
Horticentre Support Helps Drive Another Successful Grower2Grower Golf Day
A wet morning and windy afternoon didn’t discourage our brave golfers. The fourth annual Grower2Grower Golf Day was held on the 12th of September at the Pukekohe Golf Club. Despite the weather, the event was another huge success thanks to the support of all our sponsors, including our major sponsor Horticentre. Congratulations to all 22 teams who braved the conditions.
October 20, 2025
Sky’s the limit for high-achiever Jordan
An office job has never appealed to New Arborist of the Year, Jordan Sutherland.
September 23, 2025
Grace Fulford is looking forward to taking part in the 2025 Young Horticulturist of the Year competition
Grace thrives on the fruits of her labour
September 23, 2025
Grower2Grower Golf Day Cancer Society Raffle Raises $ 4,327 for 2025
“Thank you so much to everyone who donated to this ongoing and important cause.”
October 6, 2025
Plant producer nurtures a love for nature
Jake Linklater was named the Young Plant Producer of the Year and will compete in the highly-regarded Young Horticulturist of the Year competition later this year.
