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May 2025

Young Horticulturalist of the Year May 2025 News Update

Young Horticulturalist of the Year May 2025 News Update

Four finalists confirmed for Grand Final November 5th and 6th

For 20 years, we’ve been investing in young people, bringing the best from across all horticultural sectors together for the Grand Final competition. It aims to showcase rising talent, promote development in leadership to meet future industry challenges and raise awareness of potential career paths across all sectors of the horticultural industry. Thank you to all our community of supporters for helping us seed the future for 20 years, 2006 – 2025.

(Two additional finalists to be added after regional finals)

 

Read the full newsletter here: May 2025YH newsletter

 

For more information or if you would like to enquire about sponsorship opportunities contact:

Shona Willis

Event & Sponsorship Manager

 

RNZIH – Education Trust

Mobile: 021630 311

PO Box 305 Pukekohe 2340

Web: www.younghort.co.nz

Email: event.manager@younghort.co.nz

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