Displaying items by tag: HORTICULTURE NEW ZEALAND

Wednesday, 08 August 2018 09:55

Hort sector’s growing Labour pains

Coming changes in labour relations law represent “a real crisis point” for all New Zealand businesses, says Horticulture NZ chief executive Mike Chapman.

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Matt Gomm has been named as the first ever Gisborne Young Fruit Grower of the Year.

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Dillon Peterson has been named Nelson Young Fruit Grower 2018.

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Thursday, 28 June 2018 13:19

Fuel tax to increase healthy food prices

Confusion reigns in the horticulture sector after Labour passed its Regional Fuel Tax (RFT) law this week.

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Fruit and vegetable growers say the regional fuel tax legislation, as it stands, is likely to add costs for consumer.

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Wednesday, 02 May 2018 11:21

Four vie for HortNZ Board

Horticulture New Zealand Board elections have opened with four candidates vying for two positions.

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Wednesday, 02 May 2018 11:18

Land tax undermines NZ tax system — HortNZ

Adding new taxes will undermine New Zealand’s tax system, says Horticulture New Zealand chief executive Mike Chapman.

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Thursday, 19 April 2018 14:51

Let’s protect our soil — HortNZ

The need to protect our best soils for growing healthy fresh fruit and vegetables is clear in the Our Land 2018 report released today, says Horticulture New Zealand chief executive Mike Chapman.

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Thursday, 19 April 2018 09:55

NZ’s apple reputation on the line

Maintaining New Zealand’s reputation for best quality will be tougher with a worker shortage, says Horticulture NZ president Julian Raine.

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Wednesday, 22 November 2017 14:55

NZ food shortages in 5 years – report

New Zealand has no food security policy and will be short of some foods within five years, says a Horticulture NZ report on domestic vegetable production.

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