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Craig Scott – Young Horticulturist of the Year 2024 finalist
October 8, 2024
Craig Scott – Young Horticulturist of the Year 2024 finalist
It can be said, Craig Scott jokes, that his perspective of the world is an interesting one given he’s so often high above ground, or way down below.
Kyla Mathewson – Young Horticulturist of the Year Finalist 2024
October 8, 2024
Kyla Mathewson – Young Horticulturist of the Year Finalist 2024
Kyla Mathewson feels she’s one of those rare creatures – a person who has scored the dream job, one which she can’t imagine swapping out.
Tai Nelson – Young Horticulturist of the Year 2024 Finalist
October 8, 2024
Tai Nelson – Young Horticulturist of the Year 2024 Finalist
It may have happened more by accident than design, but Tai Nelson has a job worth raising your glass to.
Taylor Leabourn, Young Horticulturist of the Year 2024 finalist
October 8, 2024
Taylor Leabourn, Young Horticulturist of the Year 2024 finalist
If there’s a prize for the Young Horticulturist competition finalist with the healthiest diet, Taylor Leabourn is arguably a strong contender.
Anna England – Young Horticulturist of the Year 2024 Finalist
October 8, 2024
Anna England – Young Horticulturist of the Year 2024 Finalist
An interest in organics and backyard permaculture has led Anna England to her place of employment.
Grower2Grower Charity Golf Raffle Raises $ 4,514 for the Cancer Society! (UPDATE)
Gellert’s win Grower2Grower Golf Day tournament for 2024
September 24, 2024
Gellert’s win Grower2Grower Golf Day tournament for 2024
Photo Gallery of the 2024 Grower2Grower Golf Day.  Congratulations to all the teams that entered and enjoyed the day.
Michael Bednarz new Powerplants Australia CEO
September 9, 2024
Michael Bednarz new Powerplants Australia CEO
Powerplants Australia have last month announced a new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Michael Bednarz, to take over from Simon Gomme.
TNZ Mini Conference August 2024
September 9, 2024
TNZ Mini Conference August 2024
The TomatoesNZ mini conference took place in Pukekohe (and online) 8th August 2024.
Young Horticultural finalists gather in lead up to competition finals
August 27, 2024
Young Horticultural finalists gather in lead up to competition finals
Five skilled young people will this year compete for the coveted title of New Zealand’s 2024 Young Horticulturist of the Year.
Purchase your 2024 Charity Golf Day Raffle Tickets online
August 27, 2024
Purchase your 2024 Charity Golf Day Raffle Tickets online
This year the charity we are supporting is the Cancer Society
Meet the 2024 Grower2Grower Golf Day Sponsors
August 26, 2024
Meet the 2024 Grower2Grower Golf Day Sponsors
Pleased to introduce the sponsors for the Grower2Grower Golf Day 2024. Our Platinum Sponsor will be at hole number 1 on the course. A huge thank you to the Horticentre Group for their continued support of the G2G golf day.
Innovation and Sustainability in Covered Cropping Workshop
August 13, 2024
Innovation and Sustainability in Covered Cropping Workshop
Make connections with suppliers and discover new innovation coming into the covered cropping industry
Only 3 team entries left for the Grower2Grower Golf Day
July 30, 2024
Only 3 team entries left for the Grower2Grower Golf Day
Do not miss this fantastic opportunity to network with your peers have a fun day and help us raise money for The Cancer Society.
Final Reminder for all covered crop growers to RSVP for the Tomatoes Annual General Meeting and Mini Conference
July 30, 2024
Final Reminder for all covered crop growers to RSVP for the Tomatoes Annual General Meeting and Mini Conference
Venue, Navigation Homes Pukekohe, South Auckland, 8th of AUGUST from 12.00 pm to 6.00 pm
Horticentre named as Platinum Sponsor for 2024 Grower2Grower Golf Day
July 16, 2024
Horticentre named as Platinum Sponsor for 2024 Grower2Grower Golf Day
Other sponsorship opportunities still available!
Grower2Grower Golf Tournament – Secure your team entry today!
July 2, 2024
Grower2Grower Golf Tournament – Secure your team entry today!
The Grower2Grower annual golf tournament is taking place on Friday September 13th, 2024, at Pukekohe Golf Club, South Auckland.
Workshop for Auckland’s Korean tomato growers held last week
July 2, 2024
Workshop for Auckland’s Korean tomato growers held last week
Last week I was delighted to deliver a presentation to more than twenty Auckland based Korean Tomato Growers at the Campbell and Tyson meeting rooms in Pukekohe.
TomatoesNZ invites all covered crop growers to our Mini Conference
July 2, 2024
TomatoesNZ invites all covered crop growers to our Mini Conference
When | 8th August 12pm - 6pm Where | Navigation Homes Stadium, Franklin Rd, Pukekohe