Our Weather, Our Environment
June 14, 2020
Dr Kathleen Kozyniak Principal Scientist Air Hawke’s Bay Regional Council It was great to have some rain to kick off winter but it comes off seven consecutive months, i.e. November . . .
Read More → Making Trees Worker Friendly
June 14, 2020
John Wilton AgFirst, Hawkes Bay Signals are that orchard labour may become a problem next season. We need to make trees more worker friendly. This means bringing a larger proportion . . .
Read More → TANK Submissions Extended
June 14, 2020
Submissions for the TANK Plan Change have been extended to Friday 14 August 2020. A series of zoom meetings will be held in the two weeks, each meeting focusing on . . .
Read More → Focus Group Established to Better Understand Implications of Outdoor Burning
June 14, 2020
An industry group has been established to research and better understand the carbon footprinting of outdoor burning practices- mulching, pulling and burning, in order to develop a best practice guide . . .
Read More → Vacancy – HortNZ Board Appointed Director
June 14, 2020
Horticulture New Zealand Inc (HortNZ) is the national organisation representing New Zealand’s 5,000 commercial fruit, vegetable and berry fruit growers. The organisation works on industry wide issues for industry good . . .
Read More → Presidents Report, June
June 14, 2020
Welcome back to level one! What an awesome feat, that we, as a team of 5 million have achieved. We have the worlds attention once again for being good at . . .
Read More → Committee Updates, June
June 14, 2020
Protect Bio Security The Ministry for Primary Industries is seeking feedback on the proposed amendments to the Import Health Standard for Vehicles, Machinery and Parts. The Brown Marmorated Stink Bug . . .
Read More → Sector Chair Reports, June
June 14, 2020
Many New Zealander’s took up the chance of employment in the horticulture sector during Covid-19, and whilst harvest has finished, the focus for all three sectors has shifted to winter . . .
Read More → EO Corner, June
June 14, 2020
With the focus now on winter pruning for orchardists, it has been exciting to see some key projects and initiatives that have been endorsed by government. In September 2019, the . . .
Read More → HortNZ Leadership Programme 2020
May 22, 2020
After the unprecedented start to 2020, we believe that now, more than ever, emerging leaders will need support to develop their leadership skills and confidence. Therefore, we plan to run . . .
Read More → Outdoor Burning on Orchards
May 22, 2020
During 1 May to 31 August each year, specific burning rules apply to orchard properties both within and outside the Napier and Hastings Airsheds. Some local Councillors are very keen . . .
Read More → Survey for RSE and Pacific Workers
May 22, 2020
Immigration New Zealand has put together a short survey to help understand issues for RSE workers and Pacific temporary migrant workers. This survey will help inform policy and operational work . . .
Read More → Five Ways to Wellbeing at Work Toolkit
May 22, 2020
COVID-19 is having a significant impact on how we interact with others, go about our lives, our work, study and many other aspects of our lives. We know that a . . .
Read More → Committee Updates, May
May 21, 2020
Protect Hawkes Bays Endless Summer Feed levels are extremely low for stock in Hawke’s Bay this year due to the prevailing drought conditions. Recent rainfall, although welcome, has not been . . .
Read More → Small Business Cashflow Scheme
May 21, 2020
The Small Business Cashflow (Loan) Scheme (SBCS) has been introduced to support businesses and organisations struggling because of loss of actual or predicted revenue as a result of COVID-19. They . . .
Read More → Sector Chair Reports, May
May 21, 2020
Pipfruit Lisa-Marie Edgarton Harvest for 2020 is now at an end, with crops all been picked and in the process of being packed. This season would have to go down . . .
Read More → Presidents Report – May
May 20, 2020
So far 2020 has presented us with a world of new challenges and hurdles to overcome as an industry, as a country and as a global society. As we move . . .
Read More → EO Corner, May
May 20, 2020
As we welcome the end of the season and the gradual movement out of lockdown, the impact on seasonal workers has been noticeable. Workers unable to travel home due to . . .
Read More → 2020 Budget – What this means for the horticulture sector
May 15, 2020
HortNZ have provided the following synopsis from the 2020 budget: Yesterday, Finance Minister Grant Robertson unveiled the Government’s 2020 Budget: Rebuilding Together. As a part of the primary sector, it . . .
Read More → Covid-19 Update 21 from NZAPI
April 16, 2020
Moving from alert level 4 to alert level 3 The Prime Minister today announced the principles that will apply for a move from Covid-19 alert level 4 to alert level . . .
Read More → Temporary work visas
April 9, 2020
Message from Hawke’s Bay Civil Defence Emergency Management Group We are aware some international visitors on Temporary Work Visas have finished or will be finishing soon their seasonal work and are . . .
Read More → Covid-19 Update from HortNZ
April 6, 2020
The Government has announced that a new COVID-19 leave payment scheme will be available to essential businesses for essential workers from 6 April 2020. The new payment will support essential . . .
Read More → Covid-19 Update 8 from NZAPI
March 28, 2020
MPI visits We are fielding a number of calls from members with questions or concerns arising from the MPI educational visits. These have been put to MPI today. Once we . . .
Read More → Covid-19 Update from HortNZ
March 26, 2020
We have just received notice that the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) will be visiting packhouses and other horticultural operations across the country from tomorrow, Friday 27 March 2020. For apple and/or . . .
Read More → Covid-19 Update from KGI
March 25, 2020
As outlined in our update earlier today, as part of operating under enhanced restrictions during Covid-19 Level 4, MPI is requiring essential businesses to register with them and to provide . . .
Read More → Covid-19 Update 3 from NZAPI
March 24, 2020
Below is an update from New Zealand Apple and Pear CEO, Alan Pollard: I am conscious that, like us, you will all be being overloaded with emails about Covid 19. . . .
Read More → Embracing Change
March 23, 2020
NZ Digital and Marketing Infusion were engaged with the development of the logo. The complexity of this rebrand, was the need to represent three sectors within one visual identity. Creative . . .
Read More → HBFA Covid-19 Advisory Notice
March 20, 2020
The Hawke’s Bay Fruitgrowers’ Association considers the health and safety of our members, employees, and stakeholders to be our highest priority. As a valued HBFA member or partner we would . . .
Read More → Hawke’s Bay 2020 YFOTY Competition Cancelled
March 19, 2020
The Hawke’s Bay Fruitgrowers’ Association considers the health and safety of our members, employees, and sponsor’s to be our highest priority. After careful consideration, and in light of the ongoing . . .
Read More → Apples and Pears Celebrate 200 Years
March 16, 2020
Apples and pears have been a New Zealand treasure since the first trees were planted in Kerikeri by missionary Samuel Marsden in 1819. Two centuries later, the top fruit industry . . .
Read More → New Sponsor Opportunities for Local Businesses
February 21, 2020
Hawke’s Bay Fruitgrowers’ Association is offering an exciting opportunity for businesses to align themselves with a dynamic and progressive industry, as well as the opportunity to engage directing with emerging . . .
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