The ASEAN NZ Business Council, in Partnership with the India New Zealand Business Council, Korea New Zealand Business Council and Gold Partners ANZ New Zealand are pleased to invite you to attend a business panel;
Horticulture Update 2026: Achieving Growth in Turbulent Times
This promises to be a very timely Event, focusing on challenges and opportunities in today's climate
We welcome speakers:
Shane Kingston, Chief Operating Officer, Apples, T&G Global
Carolyn Mortland Executive Officer, Sustainability, Zespri
Simon Limmer Chief Executive Officer, Indevin
Tim Carroll Export Manager, AVOCO
Moderated by Richard Loffhagen, ANZ New Zealand
The Ministry for Primary Industries’ ambitious export-double initiative launched in mid-2025. It aims to double export revenues from the primary sector by 2034 and to boost the economic and environmental performance of New Zealand’s food and fibre sector.
Our business panel will focus on:
- Growth and sustainability initiatives in the Hort Sector, including: achieving year-round supply; development of new premium varieties; plant-variety-right protection; innovation and agri-tech solutions; and
- Headwinds and challenges currently being faced: tariffs; non-tariff trade barriers; access to sufficient seasonal labour for harvesting, packing, etc; climate change impacts; local regulatory settings; and broader geopolitical issues
Please join us for this exciting business event and networking function on Wednesday, 13 May, 4pm to 6pm NZT at ANZ Centre, 23-29, Albert St, Auckland or Online via Teams
Please ensure you register for the correct ticket type - this ticket is for IN PERSON attendance at ANZ Offices, Auckland
T&C: By registering you agree to allow your contact information to be shared with INZBC and KNZBC following the event.
