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231205 FINAL HortNZ Submission on IHS for importation of dried and preserved plant materials

December 2023 HortNZ opposed MPI’s proposed changes to import requirements for Pacific-style tapa mats.

About-Us/Submissions/231205-FINAL-HortNZ-Submission-on-IHS-for-importation-of-dried-and-preserved-plant-materials.pdf (351 kb)

250331 HortNZ submission Improving the import system plants for planting

March 2025 HortNZ supports MPI’s efforts to create a cost-effective and time-efficient import system that maintains the high level of biosecurity protection. We proposed a whole system reform and suggested a possible interim system that enable beneficial outcomes.

About-Us/Submissions/250331_HortNZ_submission_-_Improving_the_import_system_plants_for_planting.pdf (329 kb)

25.06.12 HortNZ FINAL Submission on Drinking Water Acceptable Solutions

June 2025 HortNZ called for practical compliance options for rural drinking water suppliers.

Environment/National-Env-Policy/Freshwater/25.06.12_HortNZ-FINAL-Submission-on-Drinking-Water-Acceptable-Solutions.pdf (388 kb)

HortNZ COKA Organic Regs Submission 21 June 2021

Organic Regs Submission 21 June 2021

About-Us/Submissions/HortNZ-COKA-Organic-Regs-Submission_-21-June-2021.pdf (285 kb)

RIT implementation guidance request for changes

May 2024 HortNZ provided feedback on the Risk Index Tool Implementation Guidance with a focus on highlighting the risks of using it for Commercial Vegetable Use.

About-Us/Submissions/RIT-implementation-guidance-request-for-changes-.pdf (482 kb)

HortNZ Submission NES for Electricity Network Activities

July 2025 HortNZ recognises the importance of formalising the national grid yard provisions but does not support extending these to distribution lines.

About-Us/Submissions/HortNZ-Submission-NES-for-Electricity-Network-Activities.pdf (374 kb)

HortNZ Sub Organic Waste Emissions 2026

SUBMISSION ON Options to Reduce Emissions from Organic Waste 10 July 2026 To: Ministry for the Environment Name of Submitter: Horticulture New Zealand Supported by: Strawberries New Zealand Contact for Service: Ailsa Robertson Environment Policy Manager Horticulture New Zealand PO Box 10-232 WELLINGTONs Ph: 027 317 7019 Email: ailsa.

About-Us/Submissions/HortNZ-Sub-Organic-Waste-Emissions-2026.pdf (404 kb)

NZGrower November 2023

VOL 78 | NO 10 | NOVEMBER 2023 HORTICULTURE NEW ZEALAND ASPARAGUS RESURGENCE PAGE 16 7 STRAWBERRY SHORTFALL EXPLAINED 12 HAWKE’S BAY WATER STORAGE 37 BUILDING SOILS BACK BETTER The right tools for the job, comprehensive support, and expertise to keep your business growing.

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NZGrower February 2024 pages

VOL 79 | NO 01 | FEBRUARY 2024 HORTICULTURE NEW ZEALAND 18 FOSTERING FUTURE GROWERS 22 WEEDING WITHOUT THE SPRAYS 42 TILE DRAIN RESEARCH KEEPING AHEAD OF THE GAME PAGE 7 DON’T WAIT, ORDER NOW!

News-Events/Magazines/NZGrower-February-2024-pages.pdf (8.6 mb)

NZ Grower and Orchardist November 2025

VOL 98 | NO 10 | NOVEMBER 2025 IN THIS ISSUE & 23 WETLAND MITIGATION 46 APPLE CROPLOADING 58 REFLECTIONS FROM INDIA POSITIVE CHARGE Page 12 Rapid pest control. Better fruit! Registered pursuant to the ACVM act 1997, No. P9623. See www. foodsafety. govt. nz for registration conditions.

News-Events/Magazines/NZ-Grower-and-Orchardist-November-2025.pdf (9.5 mb)