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:Pacific/Auckland BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1300 TZOFFSETTO:+1200 TZNAME:NZST DTSTART:20250405T140000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1200 TZOFFSETTO:+1300 TZNAME:NZDT DTSTART:20250927T140000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1300 TZOFFSETTO:+1200 TZNAME:NZST DTSTART:20260404T140000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1200 TZOFFSETTO:+1300 TZNAME:NZDT DTSTART:20260926T140000 END:DAYLIGHT TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20250101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250626T133000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250626T143000 DTSTAMP:20260409T075557 CREATED:20250611T020524Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T021339Z UID:10552-1750944600-1750948200@industry.nzavocado.co.nz SUMMARY:Katikati - Constitution and structure of NZAGA grower meeting DESCRIPTION:Brad Siebert will host consultation sessions with growers across the growing sessions to answer questions and hear feedback on the proposed constitution and structure of NZAGA. A grower meeting will be held in Katikati on 26 June between 1.30-2.30 at Debrief Cafe 603 State Highway 2\, Tahawai 3170. \nConsultation is now open on two major changes that will shape the future of the avocado industry association.\nThe NZ Avocado Growers’ Association (NZAGA) is proposing a new Constitution to comply with the Incorporated Societies Act 2022. All societies must re-register under the new Act by April 2026. The updated draft Constitution includes the new legal requirements as well as the required changes to give effect to the proposed restructure of the association by winding up NZ Avocado Industry Ltd (NZAIL) and shifting all functions to the grower society (NZAGA). This move would simplify governance\, reduce costs\, and enhance the grower voice. \nWe strongly encourage all growers and exporters to engage in the consultation and help shape the path forward. \nRead the consultation documents here \nPlease register below:\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/katikati-constitution-and-structure-of-nzaga-grower-meeting/ LOCATION:603 State Highway 2\, Tahawai 3170 ORGANIZER;CN="NZ Avocado":MAILTO:info@nzavocado.co.nz END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250630T143000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250630T170000 DTSTAMP:20260409T075557 CREATED:20250611T022209Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T023225Z UID:10556-1751293800-1751302800@industry.nzavocado.co.nz SUMMARY:Whangarei - Constitution and structure of NZAGA grower meeting DESCRIPTION:Brad Siebert will host consultation sessions with growers across the growing sessions to answer questions and hear feedback on the proposed constitution and structure of NZAGA. A grower meeting will be held in Whangarei on 30 June between 2.30-5.00 at Whangarei City library\, in the May Bain room. 5 Rust Avenue\, Whangārei 0110 \nConsultation is now open on two major changes that will shape the future of the avocado industry association.\nThe NZ Avocado Growers’ Association (NZAGA) is proposing a new Constitution to comply with the Incorporated Societies Act 2022. All societies must re-register under the new Act by April 2026. The updated draft Constitution includes the new legal requirements as well as the required changes to give effect to the proposed restructure of the association by winding up NZ Avocado Industry Ltd (NZAIL) and shifting all functions to the grower society (NZAGA). This move would simplify governance\, reduce costs\, and enhance the grower voice. \nWe strongly encourage all growers and exporters to engage in the consultation and help shape the path forward. \nRead the consultation documents here \nPlease register below:\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/whangarei-constitution-and-structure-of-nzaga-grower-meeting/ LOCATION:Whangarei City library\, in the May Bain room. ORGANIZER;CN="NZ Avocado":MAILTO:info@nzavocado.co.nz END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250710T130000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250710T150000 DTSTAMP:20260409T075557 CREATED:20250623T215040Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T001721Z UID:10577-1752152400-1752159600@industry.nzavocado.co.nz SUMMARY:Field day: Te Puke\, 10 July 2025 DESCRIPTION:NZ Avocado invites you to join us at the NZ Avocado geneblock lease on the Bailey’s orchard. We’ll be discussing fundamental and practical pruning tips alongside the trellis growing trial we have in the block. Emphasis will be put on management to maximise financial returns and fruit quality. Thursday\, 10 July 2025 from 1.00pm – 3.00pm at 764 Rangiuru Rd\, Te Puke. \nOther topics discussed on the orchard will include: \n\nFruit quality and how growers can maximise quality around harvest.\n\nWe hope to have a collective discussion on how growers are approaching their own pruning and canopy management. \nRegister below for the Te Puke field day: 10 July 2025\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/field-day-te-puke-10-july-2025/ LOCATION:764 Rangiuru Road\, Te Puke. ORGANIZER;CN="NZ Avocado":MAILTO:info@nzavocado.co.nz END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250716T130000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250716T150000 DTSTAMP:20260409T075557 CREATED:20250630T232355Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250630T232848Z UID:10588-1752670800-1752678000@industry.nzavocado.co.nz SUMMARY:Field day and Meet the candidates: Far North\, 16 July 2025 DESCRIPTION:NZ Avocado invites you to join us at Millpara orchard in the Far North. We’ll be discussing fundamental and practical pruning tips alongside discussing the earth works on the property to manage drainage. Emphasis will be put on management to maximise financial returns and fruit quality. Wednesday\, 16 July 2025 from 1.00pm – 3.00pm at 1806 Far North Road\, Waiharara. \nOther topics discussed on the orchard will include: \n\nFruit quality and how growers can maximise quality around harvest.\n\nWe hope to have a collective discussion on how growers are approaching their own pruning and canopy management. \nMeet the candidates\nDuring the field day\, the candidates for the NZAGA North representative position will be given the opportunity to talk about what they will bring to the board table and their views for the future of NZAGA and its grower members. For more information about the NZAGA election\, click here \nRegister below for the Far North field day: 16 July 2025\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/field-day-and-meet-the-candidates-far-north-16-july-2025/ LOCATION:1806 Far North Road Waiharara ORGANIZER;CN="NZ Avocado":MAILTO:info@nzavocado.co.nz END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250717T130000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250717T150000 DTSTAMP:20260409T075557 CREATED:20250630T233855Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250714T020730Z UID:10592-1752757200-1752764400@industry.nzavocado.co.nz SUMMARY:Field day and Meet the candidates: Whangarei\, 17 July 2025 DESCRIPTION:NZ Avocado invites you to join us at Kathy and Ross’s orchard\, 59 Crawford Rd\, Whangarei. We’ll be discussing fundamental and practical pruning tips alongside efforts to increase fruit set in low set years. Emphasis will be put on management to maximise financial returns and fruit quality. Thursday\, 17 July 2025 from 1.00pm – 3.00pm at 59 Crawford Rd\, Whangarei. \nOther topics discussed on the orchard will include: \n\nFruit quality and how growers can maximise quality around harvest.\n\nWe hope to have a collective discussion on how growers are approaching their own pruning and canopy management. \nMeet the candidates\nDuring the field day\, the candidates for the NZAGA North representative position will be given the opportunity to talk about what they will bring to the board table and their views for the future of NZAGA and its grower members. For more information about the NZAGA election\, click here \nRegister below for the Whanagrei field day: 17 July 2025\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/field-day-and-meet-the-candidates-whangarei-17-july-2025/ LOCATION:59 Crawford Road\, Whanagrei ORGANIZER;CN="NZ Avocado":MAILTO:info@nzavocado.co.nz END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250718T130000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250718T150000 DTSTAMP:20260409T075557 CREATED:20250623T214552Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250623T214552Z UID:10573-1752843600-1752850800@industry.nzavocado.co.nz SUMMARY:Field day: Katikati\, 18 July 2025 DESCRIPTION:NZ Avocado invites you to join us on Craig and Tamzin Ramsay’s orchard to discuss several aspects of pruning and canopy management. We’ll be discussing fundamental and practical pruning tips with an emphasis on management to maximise financial returns and fruit quality. Friday\, 18 July 2025 from 1.00pm – 3.00pm at 46 Prestidge Rd\, Katikati. \nOther topics discussed on the orchard will include: \n\nFruit quality and how growers can maximise quality around harvest.\n\nWe hope to have a collective discussion on how growers are approaching their own pruning and canopy management. \nRegister below for the Katikati field day: 18 July 2025\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/field-day-katikati-18-july-2025/ LOCATION:46 Prestidge Road\, Katikati ORGANIZER;CN="NZ Avocado":MAILTO:info@nzavocado.co.nz END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250806T140000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250806T150000 DTSTAMP:20260409T075557 CREATED:20250729T214118Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T224238Z UID:10608-1754488800-1754492400@industry.nzavocado.co.nz SUMMARY:Webinar: Tree health DESCRIPTION:NZ Avocado will host a tree health webinar on Wednesday 6 August from 2:00pm – 3:00pm. \nTree health requires holistic management and is essential for trees to produce high yields of quality fruit. We have a webinar next week on tree health covering the following: \n\nHow tree health delivers high production and efficiency\nHow good tree health supports fruit to get to market in good condition.\nWhat are the fundamental aspects of tree health\nHow to identify some of the key causes of poor tree health and what to do about them.\n\nPlease register below:\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/webinar-tree-health/ LOCATION:Online webinar\, New Zealand ORGANIZER;CN="NZ Avocado":MAILTO:info@nzavocado.co.nz END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250821T103000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250821T170000 DTSTAMP:20260409T075557 CREATED:20250529T230053Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T015027Z UID:10515-1755772200-1755795600@industry.nzavocado.co.nz SUMMARY:NZAGA Annual General Meeting - 21 August 2025 DESCRIPTION:The 44th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the NZ Avocado Growers’ Association Inc. (NZAGA) will be held on Thursday 21 August 2025. 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 Barge showgrounds\, 474 Maunu Road\, Maunu\, Whangārei 0179. 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 10.30am 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 will take place from 1.30 to 2.30pm\, and the formal AGM proceedings will run from 2.30 to 4.30pm. Both the Grower Briefing and AGM formalities will be available online for those unable to attend in person. \n\n\n\n10.30 – 12\nDirector Q & A session\nIn-person only\n\n\n12 – 1.30\nLunch break\n\n\n\n1.30 – 2.30\nGrower briefing: NZ Avocado staff present areas of work\nIn-person and online\n\n\n2.30 – 4.30\nAGM formalities\nIn-person and online\n\n\n\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. \nRemits \nRemits are vital to the democratic process within the avocado industry and to the running of the NZAGA and NZ Avocado Industry Ltd AGM. A remit is a statement submitted for consideration\, which can seek change or innovation to current rules and practices within the avocado industry. \nDownload the remit form here: \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n 2025 NZ Avocado remit form\n 62 KB\n \n \n Download\n \n \n \n\n\n\nThis written notice of remit must be received by the Chief Executive Officer on or before Thursday 10 July 2025\, being six weeks prior to the AGM. \n2024 AGM minutes \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n 2024 AGM minutes\n 919 KB\n \n \n Login is required to download this file\n \n \n \n\n\n\nAGM Pack \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n 2025 NZAGA AGM pack\n 1 MB\n \n \n Login is required to download this file\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n 2024 AGM minutes\n 919 KB\n \n \n Login is required to download this file\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n 2025 Annual report\n 3 MB\n \n \n Download\n \n \n \n\n\n\nMotion 4: Establishment of a grower innovation and research initiative \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n Motion 4: Establishment of a grower innovation and research initiative\n 444.83 KB\n \n \n Download\n \n \n \n\n\n\nConsitution: \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n Constitution Feedback Summary\n 444.83 KB\n \n \n Download\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n NZAGA Constitution August 2025 for Execution\n 444.83 KB\n \n \n Download\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 2025. 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 Annual General Meeting 2025\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-21-august-2025/ LOCATION:Barge Showgrounds Events Centre\, 474 Maunu Road\, Maunu\, Whangārei 0179 ORGANIZER;CN="NZ Avocado":MAILTO:info@nzavocado.co.nz END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250912T130000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250912T140000 DTSTAMP:20260409T075558 CREATED:20250827T214839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T214839Z UID:10666-1757682000-1757685600@industry.nzavocado.co.nz SUMMARY:Webinar: Pollination DESCRIPTION:NZ Avocado will host a Spring activity webinar on Friday 12 September running from 1:00pm – 2:00pm. \nTopics covered will help growers understand flowering\, pollination\, hive management and fruit set on their orchard to maximise yield and keep your bee keeper happy. Maximising fruit quality will also be discussed. \nThis will include: \n\nAvocado flowering basics\nBenefits of crop load management\nPractical considerations for beehive management on your orchard\nHarvest considerations to protect fruit quality\nNutrient and pathogen management to optimise fruit quality\n\nWe will also provide links to useful resources on the NZ Avocado website. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions via the chat function \nPlease register below:\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/webinar-pollination/ LOCATION:Online webinar\, New Zealand ORGANIZER;CN="NZ Avocado":MAILTO:info@nzavocado.co.nz END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250917T173000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250917T190000 DTSTAMP:20260409T075558 CREATED:20250915T230743Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T230743Z UID:10679-1758130200-1758135600@industry.nzavocado.co.nz SUMMARY:Grower meeting: Katikati\, 17 September 2025 DESCRIPTION:NZ Avocado invites BOP growers impacted by the recent weather event to attend a meeting in Katikati tomorrow afternoon. This will be a chance to ask questions\, share the challenges you are facing and help the industry understand where support is most needed. \nRepresentatives from MPI’s On-Farm Support Service will join the session to provide advice and guidance on recovery support. \nWednesday 17 September – 5:30 pm \nKatikati –St Paul’s Presbyterian Church  |  1 Mulgan Street\, Katikati \nWe encourage all affected growers to attend and share in this discussion. \nRegister below:\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/grower-meeting-katikati-17-september-2025/ LOCATION:St Pauls Presbyterian Hall\, 1 Mulgan St\, Katikati\, 1 Mulgan St\, Katikati\, New Zealand ORGANIZER;CN="NZ Avocado":MAILTO:info@nzavocado.co.nz END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250924T160000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250924T183000 DTSTAMP:20260409T075558 CREATED:20250922T022943Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T222344Z UID:10703-1758729600-1758738600@industry.nzavocado.co.nz SUMMARY:Grower meeting: Katikati\, 24 September 2025 DESCRIPTION:A further Grower meeting and BBQ will be held on Wednesday 24 September hosted by Rural Support Trust. \nThe meeting is going ahead (in a classroom) despite the weather\nAll growers are welcome – no cost to attend. \nCome along for a relaxed BBQ and a chance to connect with other growers who’ve been affected. This is an opportunity to share experiences\, ask questions\, and hear from speakers who can provide practical information and advice. \nTime: 4pm – 6.30pm\nWhen: Wednesday 24 September\nWhere: The Grow Hub\, Katikati College\, 33 Beach Road\, Katikati \nWhat’s on offer: \n\nFree BBQ and refreshments\nSpace to talk with other growers\nPractical tips and panel Q&A with industry\, support services\, and experts (finance\, wellbeing\, recovery options)\nInformation about where to go for help and next steps\n\nIf you have any questions or would like more information\, please contact info@nzavocado.co.nz \nWe encourage all affected growers to attend and share in this discussion. \nRegister below:\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/grower-meeting-katikati-24-september-2025/ LOCATION:The Grow Hub\, Katikati College\, 33 Beach Road\, Katikati ORGANIZER;CN="NZ Avocado":MAILTO:info@nzavocado.co.nz END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251001T130000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251001T150000 DTSTAMP:20260409T075558 CREATED:20250918T222711Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T233534Z UID:10670-1759323600-1759330800@industry.nzavocado.co.nz SUMMARY:Field day: Katikati\, 1 October 2025 DESCRIPTION:NZ Avocado invites you to join us at the Frank and Coryl Baggenstos’ Rivertide orchard. Rivertide has a 4-year average yield of 17t/ha and has consistently performed well. Frank has been innovating in the pruning and canopy management space for longer than anyone in the industry. Come along to have a look at his latest set up that offers the potential of simple\, fast harvesting\, protected fruit\, good spray coverage and high yields. Emphasis will be put on management to maximise financial returns\, maximising fruit set and fruit quality. Wednesday\, 1 October 2025 from 1.00pm – 3.00pm at 21b Hayward Rd\, Minden. \nOther topics discussed on the orchard will include: \n\nPreliminary results of spray trials to manage mirids\nFruit quality – Canopy density\, harvest guidelines\, fertiliser and pathogen management.\n\nWe hope to have a collective discussion about how growers are managing their orchards this spring to get the most out of the season ahead. \nRegister below for the Katikati field day:\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/field-day-katikati-1-october-2025/ LOCATION:21b Hayward Rd\, Minden ORGANIZER;CN="NZ Avocado":MAILTO:info@nzavocado.co.nz END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251029T170000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251029T170000 DTSTAMP:20260409T075558 CREATED:20251019T224833Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T005600Z UID:10732-1761757200-1761757200@industry.nzavocado.co.nz SUMMARY:Grower meeting and industry update: Katikati\, 29 October 2025 DESCRIPTION:NZ Avocado invites you to attend a Grower meeting and Industry update in Katikati on 29 October. Discussions will include the wind event\, an update on the support available\, and a wider industry update. MPI on Farm support and Rural Support Trust will be in attendance. This event is sponsored by Barfoot & Thompson. \nA BBQ will be provided. Come along for a relaxed BBQ and a chance to connect with other growers. This is an opportunity to share experiences\, ask questions\, and hear from speakers who can provide practical information and advice. All growers are welcome – no cost to attend. \nTime: 5pm\nWhen: Wednesday 29 October\nWhere: Katikati Rugby Football Club: Fairview Road\, Katikati 3129 \nWhat’s on offer: \n\nFree BBQ and refreshments\nSpace to talk with other growers\nIndustry update\n\nIf you have any questions or would like more information\, please contact info@nzavocado.co.nz \nRegister below:\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/grower-meeting-and-industry-update-katikati-29-october-2025/ LOCATION:Katikati Rugby & Football club Fairview Road\, Katikati 3129 ORGANIZER;CN="NZ Avocado":MAILTO:info@nzavocado.co.nz END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251126T090000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251126T150000 DTSTAMP:20260409T075558 CREATED:20250903T030501Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T031531Z UID:10668-1764147600-1764169200@industry.nzavocado.co.nz SUMMARY:AvoGreen training: Kerikeri\, 26 November 2025 DESCRIPTION:Our next AvoGreen training in the Far North will be held on Wednesday 26 November 2025. Training is held at Seeka Kerikeri 153 Waipapa Road\, Kerikeri 2095. \nAvoGreen is a registered training programme for pest monitoring under the Ministry for Primary Industry\, managed by NZ Avocado. \nThis will be a theory session followed by a practical session. Beginning at 9am and finishing 2.30 or 3pm. \nWhat to bring: \n-10X lens magnifying glass\,\n-glasses if you need them for close-up vision\,\n-orchard-appropriate footwear\,\n-jacket if it looks like rain. \nMagnifying glasses can be purchased: \n\nhttps://store.pggwrightson.co.nz/blaxall-optics-magnifying-glass-folding-115256?srsltid=AfmBOoqlZnp4PKDXagHNApnchmP-8GYIdxNN67SUrsbuTVwnJmiFBrcW\nhttps://magnifiers.nz/products/10x-magnipros-hand-stand-magnifier?_pos=1&_sid=8cbe8cc86&_ss=r\n\nThe training program adheres to a predetermined timeline that should be observed. Following the theory session\, you will be required to attend at least three practical sessions and pass 10 online multi-choice assessments (open book). As per clause 4 of the AvoGreen training terms and conditions\, AvoLearn online assessments must be completed within four months from start date. \nYou can expect training to take a minimum of four months and up to 12 months due to seasonal presence of pests required to be identified.  There is a cost of $450 which includes the face to face training\, online assessments\, and 3 practical sessions. \nPlease note\, that we require a minimum of four attendees to run the session. \nIf you have any questions\, please contact avolearn@nzavocado.co.nz\nIf you wish to attend\, please fill the form below to RSVP. \n\n \n \n \n \n Applicant name* Monitoring for:*\n \n \n Owner operator\n \n \n \n Operator\n PPIN or operator name* Will you be the owner operator?*\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n If you intend to be the Owner-Operator\, you will need to hold an Owner-Operator Licence with NZ Avocado. If you do not currently have a license\, or are unsure of your licence status\, please contact avogreen@nzavocado.co.nzOwner operators name\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Owner operators phoneOwner operators email\n \n Owner operator 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 Your 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 AfghanistanAlbaniaAlgeriaAmerican SamoaAndorraAngolaAnguillaAntarcticaAntigua and BarbudaArgentinaArmeniaArubaAustraliaAustriaAzerbaijanBahamasBahrainBangladeshBarbadosBelarusBelgiumBelizeBeninBermudaBhutanBoliviaBonaire\, Sint Eustatius and SabaBosnia and HerzegovinaBotswanaBouvet IslandBrazilBritish Indian Ocean TerritoryBrunei DarussalamBulgariaBurkina FasoBurundiCabo VerdeCambodiaCameroonCanadaCayman IslandsCentral African RepublicChadChileChinaChristmas IslandCocos IslandsColombiaComorosCongoCongo\, Democratic Republic of theCook IslandsCosta RicaCroatiaCubaCuraçaoCyprusCzechiaCôte d'IvoireDenmarkDjiboutiDominicaDominican RepublicEcuadorEgyptEl SalvadorEquatorial GuineaEritreaEstoniaEswatiniEthiopiaFalkland IslandsFaroe IslandsFijiFinlandFranceFrench GuianaFrench PolynesiaFrench Southern TerritoriesGabonGambiaGeorgiaGermanyGhanaGibraltarGreeceGreenlandGrenadaGuadeloupeGuamGuatemalaGuernseyGuineaGuinea-BissauGuyanaHaitiHeard Island and McDonald IslandsHoly SeeHondurasHong KongHungaryIcelandIndiaIndonesiaIranIraqIrelandIsle of ManIsraelItalyJamaicaJapanJerseyJordanKazakhstanKenyaKiribatiKorea\, Democratic People's Republic ofKorea\, Republic ofKuwaitKyrgyzstanLao People's Democratic RepublicLatviaLebanonLesothoLiberiaLibyaLiechtensteinLithuaniaLuxembourgMacaoMadagascarMalawiMalaysiaMaldivesMaliMaltaMarshall IslandsMartiniqueMauritaniaMauritiusMayotteMexicoMicronesiaMoldovaMonacoMongoliaMontenegroMontserratMoroccoMozambiqueMyanmarNamibiaNauruNepalNetherlandsNew CaledoniaNew ZealandNicaraguaNigerNigeriaNiueNorfolk IslandNorth MacedoniaNorthern Mariana IslandsNorwayOmanPakistanPalauPalestine\, State ofPanamaPapua New GuineaParaguayPeruPhilippinesPitcairnPolandPortugalPuerto RicoQatarRomaniaRussian FederationRwandaRéunionSaint BarthélemySaint Helena\, Ascension and Tristan da CunhaSaint Kitts and NevisSaint LuciaSaint MartinSaint Pierre and MiquelonSaint Vincent and the GrenadinesSamoaSan MarinoSao Tome and PrincipeSaudi ArabiaSenegalSerbiaSeychellesSierra LeoneSingaporeSint MaartenSlovakiaSloveniaSolomon IslandsSomaliaSouth AfricaSouth Georgia and the South Sandwich IslandsSouth SudanSpainSri LankaSudanSurinameSvalbard and Jan MayenSwedenSwitzerlandSyria Arab RepublicTaiwanTajikistanTanzania\, the United Republic ofThailandTimor-LesteTogoTokelauTongaTrinidad and TobagoTunisiaTurkmenistanTurks and Caicos IslandsTuvaluTürkiyeUS Minor Outlying IslandsUgandaUkraineUnited Arab EmiratesUnited KingdomUnited StatesUruguayUzbekistanVanuatuVenezuelaViet NamVirgin Islands\, BritishVirgin Islands\, U.S.Wallis and FutunaWestern SaharaYemenZambiaZimbabweÅland Islands\n Country\n \n \n Contact phone number* Email*\n \n I will attend the training:*\n \n Kerikeri - 26 November 2025\n Please read these terms & conditions carefully \nThe terms & conditions under the requirements of the AvoGreen® pest monitoring training programme: 1. I understand this is a training programme based on adult learning principles and as such I am responsible for my learning outcomes. \n2. The invoice for the AvoGreen pest monitoring course will be paid within seven days of receiving the invoice and prior to commencement of training. \n3. I will complete the AvoGreen pest monitoring training programme within 12 months of the start date. \n4. I will have completed the AvoLearn online assessments within four months from start date. \n5. I will have undertaken at least one field training within three months from the start date. If I am unable to undertake a field training in this period\, a reason for my absence will be communicated to the Trainer within this period of time. \n6. If I have not made contact with the trainer after 12 months or have not engaged in the training process after repeated conversations with the trainer\, I will be withdrawn from the AvoGreen training programme. If I wish to continue training in the future\, I understand that I will have to undertake the training from the beginning\, paying full price. \n7. If I wish to terminate my training\, I will inform my trainer on the understanding that I will be withdrawn from the AvoGreen pest monitoring programme \n8. If I wish to continue training at a further date\, I will be required to re-register and undertake the training from the beginning\, paying full price.\nConsent* I agree to the terms & conditions under the requirements of the AvoGreen® pest monitoring training programmeCAPTCHA\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  URL:https://industry.nzavocado.co.nz/events/avogreen-training/ LOCATION:153 Waipapa Road\, Kerikeri 2095 ORGANIZER;CN="NZ Avocado":MAILTO:info@nzavocado.co.nz END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260217T130000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260217T150000 DTSTAMP:20260409T075558 CREATED:20260127T224719Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T231354Z UID:10829-1771333200-1771340400@industry.nzavocado.co.nz SUMMARY:Field day: Edgecumbe\, 17 February 2026 DESCRIPTION:NZ Avocado invites you to join us at the John and Jeni Eveleens’ Little River Orchard. Excess soil moisture has been a challenge in the past and pruning is current focus for John and Jeni. Updates will be provided on Mirid insect\, fruit quality and productivity research with an emphasis on management to maximise financial returns. Tuesday\, 17 February 2026 from 1.00pm – 3.00pm at 90B Colebrook Rd\, Edgecumbe. \nOther topics discussed on the orchard will include: \n\nThe importance of maintaining pruning. What\, when and how much.\nCurrent understanding of mirid impacts. What we know and don’t know.\nSoil moisture management – practical tips to optimise fruit size and nutrient utilization.\nFruit quality – Best practice and updates on the research underway to maintain fruit quality into markets.\n\nWe hope to have a collective discussion about how growers are managing their orchards this spring to get the most out of the season ahead. \nRegister below for the Edgecumbe field day:\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/field-day-edgecumbe-17-february-2026/ LOCATION:90B Colebrook Rd\, Edgecumbe. ORGANIZER;CN="NZ Avocado":MAILTO:info@nzavocado.co.nz END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260218T130000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260218T150000 DTSTAMP:20260409T075558 CREATED:20260127T225223Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T011717Z UID:10832-1771419600-1771426800@industry.nzavocado.co.nz SUMMARY:Field day: Far North\, 18 February 2026 DESCRIPTION:NZ Avocado invites you to join us at the Ivan Stanisich and Ian Fulton’s Uncle Joe’s orchard. The orchard was planted in 2021 and had the first commercial harvest in 2024-25. Updates will be provided on Mirid insect\, fruit quality and productivity research with an emphasis on management to maximise financial returns. Wednesday\, 18 February 2026 from 1.00pm – 3.00pm at 13 Heath Road Waiharara Awanui \nOther topics discussed on the orchard will include: \n\nCurrent understanding of mirid impacts. What we know and don’t know.\nSoil moisture management – practical tips to optimise fruit size and nutrient utilization.\nFruit quality – Best practice and updates on the research underway to maintain fruit quality into markets.\nThe importance of maintaining pruning. What\, when and how much.\n\nWe hope to have a collective discussion about how growers are managing their orchards this spring to get the most out of the season ahead. \nRegister below for the Far North field day:\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/field-day-far-north-18-february-2026/ LOCATION:13 Heath Road Waiharara Awanui ORGANIZER;CN="NZ Avocado":MAILTO:info@nzavocado.co.nz END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260219T130000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260219T150000 DTSTAMP:20260409T075558 CREATED:20260127T225522Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T205856Z UID:10834-1771506000-1771513200@industry.nzavocado.co.nz SUMMARY:Field day: Whangarei\, 19 February 2026 DESCRIPTION:NZ Avocado invites you to join us at Steve and Sheryl Badger’s orchard 1616 State Highway 14\, Maungatapere\, Whangarei from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm\, Thursday 19 February. \nAvocado growing continues to be challenging and we would like to bring growers together to compare notes and discuss actions that can help. NZ Avocado CEO\, Brad Siebert will be present along with Research Manager\, Phillip West to answer questions\, hear from growers and provide updates on research activity supporting grower outcomes. Updates will be provided on Mirid insect’s impact on yield\, fruit quality to reduce in-market losses and research to understand the most profitable production systems for New Zealand conditions. Emphasis will be on management to maximise financial outcomes. Thursday\, 19 February 2026 from 1.00pm – 3.00pm. \nWe hope to have a collective discussion about how growers are managing their orchards to get the most out of the season ahead. \nRegister below for the Whangarei field day:\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/field-day-whangarei-19-february-2026/ LOCATION:1616 State Highway 14\, Maungatapere\, Whangarei ORGANIZER;CN="NZ Avocado":MAILTO:info@nzavocado.co.nz END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260225T130000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260225T150000 DTSTAMP:20260409T075558 CREATED:20260127T230152Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T231216Z UID:10838-1772024400-1772031600@industry.nzavocado.co.nz SUMMARY:Field day: Katikati\, 25 February 2026 DESCRIPTION:NZ Avocado invites you to join us at the John and Mary Bowen’s Orchard. John and Mary have been staunch supporters of the industry and have put a huge amount of love\, care and thought into their orchard on Prestige Rd\, Katikati. They have been active instigators of grower groups to share and learn and we hope this field day will be an extension of those efforts. Last season the orchard achieved a yield of 31.7t/ha and is going into an off year providing some interesting pruning decisions. Updates will be provided on Mirid insect\, fruit quality and productivity research with an emphasis on management to maximise financial returns. Wednesday\, 25 February 2026 from 1.00pm – 3.00pm at 80 Prestidge Road\, Katikati. \nOther topics discussed on the orchard will include: \n\nThe importance of maintaining pruning. What\, when and how much.\nCurrent understanding of mirid impacts. What we know and don’t know.\nSoil moisture management – practical tips to optimise fruit size and nutrient utilization.\nFruit quality – Best practice and updates on the research underway to maintain fruit quality into markets.\n\n  \nWe hope to have a collective discussion about how growers are managing their orchards this spring to get the most out of the season ahead. \nRegister below for the Katikati field day:\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/field-day-katikati-25-february-2026/ LOCATION:80 Prestidge Road\, Katikati. ORGANIZER;CN="NZ Avocado":MAILTO:info@nzavocado.co.nz END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR