Our Board
Board Elections 2022
VNZI Board nominations closed at 5:00pm on Wednesday 29 June and election results were announced at the VNZI AGM held on 27 July in Pukekohe.
The Chair, John Murphy, was pleased to announce Brendan Balle and Jay Clarke were duly elected as VNZI Board Directors.
John also acknowledged the services of retiring Directors, Mike Parker and Leanne Roberts at the AGM on 27 July. Mike and Leanne have contributed a wealth of experience and knowledge to the vegetable industry.
About the VNZI Board
Our Board of Directors are elected by our registered VNZI members. There is an annual retirement by rotation for Board Directors and this is your opportunity to have direct input into the election process.
Any member of VNZI is eligible to nominate, second a nomination, or be nominated for the position of VNZI Director. All nominations must be seconded.

John Murphy, Chairman Director: Alliums Crops
Murphy's NZ Ltd
PO Box 5146
Springlands
Blenheim 7241
Mobile: 0274 584 670
Email: john@garlic.co.nz

Allen Lim, Vice Chair Director: Brassica
Jade Garden Produce
Rolleston
Mobile: 027 282 8567
Email: allen@jadegarden.co.nz

Antony Heywood, General Manager
Horticulture New Zealand
PO Box 10232
Wellington 6143
Ph: 04 494 9987
Mobile: 021 998 038
Email: antony.heywood@hortnz.co.nz

Brendan Balle: VNZI Board Director
Balle Bros Group
Pukekohe
Mobile: 027 493 9751
Email: Brendan.balle@ballebros.co.nz

Jay Clarke: VNZI Board Director
Woodhaven Gardens Co Ltd
Levin
Mobile: 021 577 446
Email: Jayclarke@woodhavengardens.co.nz

Kiran Hari, Director: Leafy Crops
Mobile: 021 703 658
Email: kiranhari@live.com

Nick Pollock, LeaderBrand Produce Ltd: Director Stalks, Vines, Bulbs & Herbs
LeaderBrand Produce Ltd Gisborne
Mob: 021 444 418
Email: NickP@leaderbrand.co.nz

Warwick Simpson, Director: Root & Tuber
Simpson Gardens Ltd
Ruawai
Mobile: 022 637 2010
Email: wjsimpson@gmail.com

Mike Parker, retiring Director
Parkers Gardens
Hamilton
Mobile: 021 960 078
Email: mikeandlynneparker@gmail.com

Leanne Roberts, retiring Director
Thymebank 2013 Ltd
Blenheim
Ph: 03 577 9496
Mobile: 027 326 8568
Email: manager@thymebank.co.nz