Our Board
Board Elections 2022
VNZI Board Nominations open on Wednesday 8 June; and close at 5:00pm on Wednesday 29th June 2022.
For Board Nomination Form and Election Information - click here
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

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

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

Mike Parker, Director: Stalks, Vines, Herbs & Bulbs
Parkers Gardens
Hamilton
Mobile: 021 960 078
Email: mikeandlynneparker@gmail.com

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

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

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

Nick Pollock, LeaderBrand Produce Ltd
LeaderBrand Produce Ltd Gisborne
Mob: 021 444 418
Email: NickP@leaderbrand.co.nz