The annual New Zealand Horticulture Conference will take place in Wellington on 26–27 August at the Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre. The two-day event will bring together growers, industry leaders, policymakers, and service providers from across the horticulture sector.
This year's programme includes the Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) Conference, offering tailored content for employers and businesses involved in the scheme. "The Horticulture Conference will provide valuable insights on the issues that matter most to growers, from innovation and sustainability to workforce development and succession," says HortNZ chief executive Kate Scott.
A key focus of the event will be the Aotearoa Horticulture Action Plan, the sector's roadmap toward a more sustainable, resilient, and productive future. The speaker line-up includes James Kilty, CEO of Transpower; Sara Meymand from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade; Andrew Gilman from Zespri; economist Shamubeel Eaqub; Con Williams from Craigmore Sustainables; and succession specialist Philip Pryor.
Several Government Ministers will also address the conference, including Nicola Grigg (Associate Minister of Agriculture – Horticulture), Andrew Hoggard (Associate Minister of Agriculture), Nicola Willis (Minister of Finance and Economic Growth), Todd McClay (Minister of Agriculture and Minister of Trade and Investment), and Erica Stanford (Minister of Immigration).
The event will also feature the Horticulture Industry Awards, which celebrate individuals and teams who have made outstanding contributions to the sector.
For more information:
Horticulture New Zealand
Tel: +64 (0) 4 472 3795
Email: [email protected]
www.hortnz.co.nz
