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New Zealand Plant Producers Incorporated represents plant producers and industry partners

11/05/2026

Hurry, one week to go before the NZ Plant Producers Conference: 20-21 May at the Karaka Pavilion in Auckland!
Register now to make sure you’re part of our most engaging and insightful conference yet. We’re tackling key issues and sharing new ideas to move the plant production industry forward.
This conference also provides a much-needed bit of time beyond the nursery gate – our Windross Farm dinner and our 'Night at the Races' Awards Dinner will be great celebrations, recognising excellence across the sector. Join us as we celebrate 10 years of NZPPI and more than 100 years of our industry.
Delegate tickets available for one or both days, or Awards Dinner only. See you in Karaka!
https://www.nzppiconference.co.nz/registration

07/05/2026

⏳ Tick-tock, NZ Nurseries! The clock is running out.

The MPI / Manaaki Whenua Landcare Research Group survey closes today. If you haven’t shared your insights yet, now is the time to make your voice heard.

Why does this matter?
This isn't just another form to fill out. Your data provides the industry with a clear window into:

Planting & Afforestation: The real scale of what’s going into the ground.

Forest Regeneration: How we’re shaping the future of NZ’s landscapes.

Industry Challenges: Helping leadership understand the actual hurdles you face daily.

🌲 Are you eligible?
If your production includes native or exotic trees, we need your input.

🔗 Take the survey here: https://shorturl.at/dsaEE

☕ The Cherry on Top
To say thanks for your time, all participating nurseries go into the draw for a tea-break shout on us.

Help shape the future of NZ forestry before the Friday deadline. Please share this post with your industry mates to make sure everyone is counted!

05/05/2026

AI can help add value to your plant production business — but it does help to know what you're doing.

Our AI Masterclass at Karaka Pavilion on Wednesday 20 May is a practical, hands-on session led by AI expert Helen van Orton. Whether you're new to AI or already experimenting, you'll come away with skills you can use straight away across content, strategy, planning and everyday communication.

All experience levels welcome.

Sponsored by OptimySME.

This session is part of the NZ Plant Producers Conference 2026. Register at www.nzppiconference.co.nz.

Get in touch via [email protected].

04/05/2026

In two weeks, the NZ Plant Producers Conference & Awards Dinner 2026 takes place in Karaka, Auckland. New Zealand's key plants and greenlife industry event, the conference on 20-21 May offers programme options to suit your interests - your choice of bus tours or an AI Masterclass, a round of self-directed breakout sessions, and evening events at Windross Farm and our legendary industry awards dinner. Check out the full programme on https://www.nzppiconference.co.nz/ and register now a memorable event celebrating NZPPI's 10th anniversary! Thank you to our Platinum Sponsor, Daltons. See you in Karaka!

02/05/2026

Congratulations to the NZ Young Plant Producer of the Year 2026 finalists!

From a highly competitive field of entrants nationwide, four outstanding young professionals have been selected:

Michael Blair – Tharfield Nursery, Bay of Plenty
Clayton Hart – Rainbow Park Nurseries, Auckland
Bianca Kitchin – Plant Hawke's Bay
Matt Loan – Southern Woods Nursery, Christchurch

This year also marks a special milestone — 30 years of Young Plant Producer. It's hugely encouraging to see such talent and dedication in our industry's next generation of leaders.

The competition takes place 20–21 May at Karaka as part of the NZ Plant Producers Conference & Awards Dinner. Register at nzppiconference.co.nz

16/04/2026

🌿 One month to go before New Zealand's key plants and greenlife industry event kicks off 20-21 May in Karaka, Auckland. Will you be joining us at the NZ Plant Producers Conference and Awards 2026?

NZPPI is bringing together plant producers, garden retailers, suppliers, educators, researchers and more. This year's NZ Plant Producers Conference and Awards Dinner carries a special milestone: NZPPI's 10th anniversary.

If you're part of the industry, this is your event. Delegate registrations are open now at https://www.nzppiconference.co.nz/.

We're proud to be joined by our Platinum Sponsor, Daltons.

22/03/2026

Celebrate your amazing plant production industry and take your place in a milestone Young Plant Producer of the Year cohort! In 2026 we're marking 30 years of this important competition. You'll enjoy a fun experience, gain new skills and make lifelong connections.

Together with past winners who have gone on to become sector leaders, the Young Producer of the Year 2026 will be held on 20-21 May in Karaka, Auckland as part of the NZ Plant Producers Conference & Awards Dinner programme.

If you’re aged 30 or under and working in the plant production industry, go to the Young Plant Producer of the Year website for the application form and further details : https://www.youngplantproducer.co.nz/

NZPPI thanks co-host IPPS and main sponsor Horticentre Charitable Trust!

02/03/2026

🌿 Speaker Announcement

We’re excited to share the speakers for our first Leafy Lab event of 2026 — it’s shaping up to be a great evening.

🎤 Karthryn Hurr - “Growing Auckland’s Street Tree Assets: From On Spec to On Purpose”

🎤 Dr Gretel Boswijk - “Questioning Quercus: Tree-Ring Studies of Auckland Oak Trees”

If you’re working in the green industries, you won’t want to miss this one.

Tickets linked in our bio — we look forward to seeing you there. 🌿

01/03/2026

If you’re aged 30 or under and working in the plant production industry, apply to compete in the Young Plant Producer of the Year 2026! In partnership with IPPS, NZPPI is hosting the competition this year on 20-21 May in Karaka, Auckland as part of the NZ Plant Producers Conference & Awards Dinner programme. This year we will celebrate 30 years of this important competition.

The deadline to apply is 31 March. Go to the Young Plant Producer of the Year website for the application form and further details about the conference venue: https://www.youngplantproducer.co.nz/

Thank you to Young Plant Producer of the Year main sponsor Horticentre Charitable Trust.

23/02/2026

Visit NZ Plant Producers at our stand at Christchurch Nursery Industry Trade Day 2026 on 4 March. If you grow, supply or work with plants, come and discuss how NZPPI is supporting your business and the wider nursery sector. We look forward to welcoming you at our stand at the Lincoln Event Centre!

NZ Plant Producers (NZPPI) represents commercial plant producers across New Zealand. Our members grow the plants that support landscaping, forestry, restoration, fruit production, viticulture, amenity planting and retail supply chains. We work to ensure the nursery sector is productive, resilient and trusted.

health imports plant policy journal Pass Extension Network Magazine Trolley Scheme Plant Producer of the Year

21/02/2026

Applications for the Young Plant Producer of the Year 2026 are now open! Are you (or do you know) an outstanding young professional ready to follow in the footsteps 2025 winner Jake Linklater (who like 2024 winner Anna England went on to win the Young Horticulturist of the Year trophy)?

If you’re aged 30 or under and working in the plant production industry, this is a priceless opportunity to build your industry network, broaden your experience and have a lot of fun.

The deadline to apply is 31 March. For the application form and further details, see the Young Plant Producer website https://www.youngplantproducer.co.nz/

Thank you to Young Plant Producer of the Year main sponsor Horticentre Charitable Trust.

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