Thursday, 07 July 2016 15:55

New grower board members elected to HortNZ

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Hawke's Bay's Hugh Ritchie (pictured) will be a newcomer to the board. Hawke's Bay's Hugh Ritchie (pictured) will be a newcomer to the board.

Two new grower board members have been elected to the Horticulture New Zealand board.

Northland kiwifruit grower David Kelly has been re-elected for what will be his third and final term.

Hawke's Bay's Hugh Ritchie will be a newcomer to the board. Hugh is managing director of Drumpeel Farms. He grows various crops including cereals, seed, and process vegetables.

They have each been appointed to serve for a three year term, beginning on August 4.

"I am thrilled with both appointments and I believe both Dave and Hugh will make substantial contributions," HortNZ president Julian Raine says.

"Between them they have extensive governance skills, and a good understanding of what the growers want and need. Dave has a very sound understanding of how HortNZ operates, and Hugh will bring an infusion of new blood, which is always valuable."

Pukekohe tomato grower Lex Dillon was the unsuccessful third candidate in this year's election.

"We thank Lex for his enthusiasm and commitment to the election process," Raine says.

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