Zespri kiwifruit exports steady despite Middle East conflict and fuel costs
“Our initial guidance reflects positive demand for our fruit and the removal of US tariffs, while factoring in…
Yellow-legged hornet response: Kiwifruit growers urged to stay vigilant
Hives were usually left at orchards for at least a week before collection. KVH said kiwifruit was particularly…
India free trade agreement: Zespri welcomes deal as kiwifruit tariffs slashed
When the deal was signed, McClay said, it would open significant opportunities for New Zealand exporters, delivering “thousands…
Tauriko Business Estate: Bay of Plenty kiwifruit growth drives 182-bed RSE housing proposal
It also included an additional accommodation unit for two on-site managers. Each accommodation unit could house seven people.…
Two arrested after $100,000 of kiwifruit pollen stolen from Kerikeri property
Police searched three other properties in Kerikeri and found a “significant quantity” of the pollen, a vintage vehicle…
Kiwifruit truck trailer tips on SH2, causing delays in Bay of Plenty
The kiwifruit appeared to be the green or gold variety. The more niche red kiwifruit are also grown…
Alan Dobbie of Wiroa Horticulture wins Northland Ballance Farm Environment Awards 2026
Judges praised the operation as a standout example of modern horticulture. “The team at Wiroa exemplify outstanding horticultural…
Northland kiwifruit karakia for New Zealand’s $5 billion harvest start
Leaders from Māori business, the kiwifruit industry, councils and the Government attended the ceremony for NHFT, one of…
Kiwifruit labour boss in $57m tax collapse paid himself $7.1m salary, spent $2m on gold
Saran and Gurukirpa had provided labour to the region’s kiwifruit industry until an investigation by industry group Zespri…
Hiring now in Bay of Plenty: Record kiwifruit crop drives 19,000 jobs, forecast of 221 million trays
The average pay for orchard tasks during the 2025/26 season was around $25.70 an hour, but rates went…
Kiwifruit labour companies run by Ajaypal Singh in liquidation allegedly owing $57m in unpaid tax
“It has been very stressful for me and my family,” Singh said, through an interpreter. Gurukirpa Contracting owed…
Zespri launches 2035 strategy at kiwifruit industry Momentum Conference in Tauranga
Zespri, headquartered in Mount Maunganui, achieved $5 billion in global sales revenue last year with 220.9 million trays…