Displaying items by tag: BARRY O'NEIL

Tuesday, 04 November 2025 10:00

EPA chief executive to step down

Allan Freeth, chief executive of the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has announced he is resigning.

Published in Agribusiness
Thursday, 09 October 2025 07:55

NZ tomato growers face rising energy costs

Tomato growers are facing a challenge like never before over the rising cost of energy and the uncertainty of supply.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 14 May 2025 13:55

HortNZ director nominations open

Nominations are now open for the Horticulture New Zealand (HortNZ) board.

Published in General News
Friday, 21 June 2024 17:19

Growers vote to continue supporting HortNZ

Fruit and vegetable growers have overwhelmingly voted to continue paying their Horticulture New Zealand levy.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 22 May 2024 11:55

Mood in the hort sector 'optimistic'

The mood in horticulture is cautiously optimistic, according to the chair of Horticulture NZ, Barry O'Neil.

Published in General News
Thursday, 07 December 2023 11:55

Govt urged to focus on hort

Horticulture NZ Barry O’Neil wants the incoming government to have a greater focus on horticulture.

Published in General News
Thursday, 07 December 2023 08:25

Food security crucial

Hort NZ chair Barry O'Neil says food supply and security is fundamental to New Zealand's future.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 05 December 2023 08:25

How hort fared in 2023

For the country's horticultural sector, it's been a year that started off with the worst weather imaginable. It also had plenty of drama and intrigue and ended up with us getting a new tri-party government that has collectively promised to fix everything! Peter Burke reports.

Published in Hort News
Wednesday, 08 November 2023 10:25

A Taylor-made winner!

A combination of on farm skills and hometown advantage got Taylor Leabourn over the line at the 2023 Young Grower national title in Pukekohe, last month.

Published in General News
Friday, 13 October 2023 09:25

Support local!

Tomatoes New Zealand is encouraging NZ consumers to buy local and support New Zealand tomato growers.

Published in General News
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