BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//New Zealand Avocado - ECPv6.6.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:New Zealand Avocado X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://industry.nzavocado.co.nz X-WR-CALDESC:Events for New Zealand Avocado REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20260101T000000 END:STANDARD TZID:Pacific/Auckland BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1300 TZOFFSETTO:+1200 TZNAME:NZST DTSTART:20260404T140000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1200 TZOFFSETTO:+1300 TZNAME:NZDT DTSTART:20260926T140000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1300 TZOFFSETTO:+1200 TZNAME:NZST DTSTART:20270403T140000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1200 TZOFFSETTO:+1300 TZNAME:NZDT DTSTART:20270925T140000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260825T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260825T170000 DTSTAMP:20260821T180450 CREATED:20250529T230053Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T050712Z UID:10515-1787652000-1787677200@industry.nzavocado.co.nz SUMMARY:NZAGA Annual General Meeting - 25 August 2026 DESCRIPTION:The 45th Annual General Meeting of the NZ Avocado Growers’ Association Inc. will be held at 2.30pm on Tuesday 25 August\, 2026. The AGM will be a combination of a virtual and in-person event. For those attending in-person\, the AGM will be held at the Club Mount 45-47 Kawaka Street\, Mount Maunganui 3116. For those attending virtually\, a webinar link will be sent to all those who register\, a week before the AGM. We look forward to seeing you in person and online. \nThe day will begin at 10am with an informal Director Q&A session with no set agenda. During this session we will discuss the more debated subjects such as the AGA’s involvement in the international markets and what defines a “grower” director. Growers are welcome to discuss any subject you wish. \nA Grower Briefing presented by NZ Avocado staff and the formal AGM proceedings will run from 2.30 to 4.30pm. \nNZAIL Annual General Meeting \nNZ Avocado Growers’ Association Inc.\, NZAIL\, is wholly owned by NZAGA\, and the NZAGA Executive are the shareholders of NZAIL. The NZAIL AGM will be held within the NZAGA AGM. You are invited to attend the NZAIL AGM and the AGM of NZAGA. \nThe whole day will be available online for those unable to attend in-person. \n\n\n\n10 – 12\nDirector Q & A session\nIn-person and online\n\n\n12 – 1\nGuest speaker: Melissa Vining Health and Safety\nIn-person and online\n\n\n1 – 2.30\nLunch break\n\n\n\n2.30 – 4.30\nGrower Briefing and AGM formalities\nIn-person and online\n\n\n\nGuest speaker: Melissa Vining Health and Safety \nMelissa Vining MNZM is an experienced executive advisor specialising in Health and Safety\, Human Resources\, governance and organisational performance. With more than 20 years’ experience\, she has worked alongside organisations across local government\, transport\, infrastructure\, agriculture\, ports\, professional services and other high-risk industries\, helping leaders navigate complex workplace challenges with practical\, commercially sound solutions. Melissa is recognised for translating legislation and regulatory requirements into strategies that strengthen governance\, improve organisational performance and create safer\, more engaged workplaces. She has also led and supported organisations through major incidents\, organisational change\, system redesign and complex workplace investigations. \nKnown for her authenticity\, practical approach and unwavering commitment to making a difference\, Melissa believes that great leadership is measured not only by business success\, but by the positive impact it leaves on people and communities. \nNZAGA Investment\, Activities & Outputs \nNZAGA has developed a new\, easy-to-read overview showing how your Association invests grower levies\, the activities this supports and the outcomes being delivered for growers. It connects levy investment directly to the work underway across market access\, demand creation\, productivity\, industry systems and grower representation. \nTake a look at where your levy is invested and the outputs this has delivered over the last three years: \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n 2026 NZAGA investment activities and outputs\n 3.73 MB\n \n \n Download\n \n \n \n\n\n\nMember Motions \nMember Motions are vital to the democratic process within the avocado industry and to the running of the NZAGA. A member motion is a statement submitted for consideration\, which can seek change or innovation to current rules and practices within the avocado industry. These can be viewed in the AGM pack below. \nAGM pack:\nConsolidated AGM pack \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n 2026 NZAGA AGM pack\n 1 MB\n \n \n Login is required to download this file\n \n \n \n\n\n\n2026-27 Business plan \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n 2026-27 Annual business plan\n 1.46 MB\n \n \n Login is required to download this file\n \n \n \n\n\n\n2026 Annual report \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n 2026 Annual report\n 3 MB\n \n \n Download\n \n \n \n\n\n\n2025 AGM minutes \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n 2025 AGM minutes\n 919 KB\n \n \n Login is required to download this file\n \n \n \n\n\n\nProxys  \nProxy forms can be downloaded below. These must be received by NZAGA by Monday 24 August 2026 by post or by email to the Returning Officer: returning.officer@nzavocado.co.nz \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n 2026 AGM proxy form\n 646 KB\n \n \n Login is required to download this file\n \n \n \n\n\n\nGeneral business \nIf there are any items of general business you would like discussed at the AGM\, please email communications@nzavocado.co.nz before the end of Thursday 14 August 2026. This provides sufficient time to address any specific items in advance and will also help facilitate a timely AGM. \nIndustry awards \nIndustry awards will be presented at the NZ Avocado Growers’ Awards at the Annual General Meeting. For more information or to make a nomination\, click here \nShould you have any further queries\, please feel free to contact us at info@nzavocado.co.nz \n\n\n \n \n Annual General Meeting 2026\n \n \n Name*PPIN (if applicable)Attending (online or in-person)*\n \n \n In-person\n \n \n \n Online\n Email*\n \n Have your contact details changed?\n \n Yes\, NZ Avocado will update your records.\n PhonePostal address \n \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n Address Line 2\n \n \n City\n \n \n State / Province / Region\n \n \n ZIP / Postal Code\n \n \n CAPTCHA URL:https://industry.nzavocado.co.nz/events/nzaga-annual-general-meeting-25-august-2026/ LOCATION:Club Mount 45-47 Kawaka Street\, Mount Maunganui 3116 ORGANIZER;CN="NZ Avocado":MAILTO:info@nzavocado.co.nz END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261014T173000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261014T190000 DTSTAMP:20260821T180451 CREATED:20260814T050041Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260816T203642Z UID:11094-1791999000-1792004400@industry.nzavocado.co.nz SUMMARY:South Auckland Growers Meet and Greet Wednesday 14 October DESCRIPTION:Join us for a casual gathering with NZAGA Board member Paul Skipper on Wednesday 14 October at 5.30pm at Mr Henry\, 17 Patumahoe Road\, Patumahoe 2679. This is an opportunity to reconnect local growers with the NZAGA Board\, learn more about Paul’s role and representation on the Board\, and discuss the issues\, opportunities\, and priorities that matter most to growers in the region. \nThe session is intended to be a two-way conversation\, providing growers with an opportunity to share their perspectives while helping Paul better understand current challenges\, aspirations\, and the direction growers would like the industry to take. \n\nPlease register below: \n\n \n \n South Auckland Growers Meet and Greet Wednesday 14 October\n \n \n Name*PPIN (if applicable)Email*\n \n Have your contact details changed?\n \n Yes\, NZ Avocado will update your records.\n PhonePostal address \n \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n Address Line 2\n \n \n City\n \n \n State / Province / Region\n \n \n ZIP / Postal Code\n \n \n CAPTCHA URL:https://industry.nzavocado.co.nz/events/south-auckland-growers-meet-and-greet-wednesday-14-october/ LOCATION:17 Patumahoe Road\, Patumahoe 2679 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270906 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270915 DTSTAMP:20260821T180451 CREATED:20260603T233217Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T012105Z UID:11003-1820188800-1820966399@industry.nzavocado.co.nz SUMMARY:WAC 2027 DESCRIPTION:Planning for the World Avocado Congress 2027 is now underway. The congress will be hosted and organised by the South African Avocado Growers’ Association (SAAGA)\, the country’s national grower organisation. The programme will feature scientific\, technical\, and commercial sessions\, alongside technical tours that include visits to commercial avocado nurseries\, orchards\, and packhouses—offering attendees valuable practical insights into industry best practices. \nMore details on the congress programme are available on the congress website: wac2027.com \nFor growers interested in attending\, NZ Avocado will circulate practical travel advice covering visas\, vaccinations\, and what to expect on the ground in South Africa\, along with coordinated options for group hotel bookings and flights. Beyond the official congress programme\, we are also exploring a range of group activities—from sightseeing and cultural experiences to informal networking opportunities—so the trip offers both professional value and a chance to connect with fellow growers. If you’d like to hear more\, please register your interest now to stay informed as plans take shape\, and we’ll keep you updated on key dates\, costs\, and booking deadlines as details are confirmed. \nRegistering your interest is simply a way to stay in the loop—it doesn’t commit you to anything\, so there’s no obligation to travel. \nUpcoming drop-in session\nTo ensure the trip meets the needs and interests of those considering attending\, we will also be hosting a follow-up drop-in session on Friday 11 September at 12pm. This session will provide an opportunity to hear the latest updates and share your feedback on the proposed itinerary and plans. We encourage anyone interested in the trip to join the discussion and help shape this exciting opportunity. \nFriday 11 September 12pm \nJoin: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/451500030878085?p=bkhq4GWKCqmQYx5xYz\nMeeting ID: 451 500 030 878 085\nPasscode: nA3zS9fM \nRegister your expression of interest below to receive more information:\n\n \n Name*PPIN (if applicable)How many potential travelers would be in your group?*Please enter a number greater than or equal to 1.Email*\n \n Have your contact details changed?\n \n Yes\, NZ Avocado will update your records.\n PhonePostal address \n \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n Address Line 2\n \n \n City\n \n \n State / Province / Region\n \n \n ZIP / Postal Code\n \n \n CAPTCHA URL:https://industry.nzavocado.co.nz/events/wac-2027/ LOCATION:South Africa ORGANIZER;CN="NZ Avocado":MAILTO:info@nzavocado.co.nz END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR