New Zealand Avocado

Grower meeting and industry update: Katikati, 29 October 2025
2025-10-29 17:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | Katikati Rugby & Football club Fairview Road, Katikati 3129
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.
A 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.
Time: 5pm
When: Wednesday 29 October
Where: Katikati Rugby Football Club: Fairview Road, Katikati 3129
What’s on offer:

Free BBQ and refreshments
Space to talk with other growers
Industry update

If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact info@nzavocado.co.nz
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AvoGreen training: Kerikeri, 26 November 2025
2025-11-26 09:00 - 15:00 | 153 Waipapa Road, Kerikeri 2095
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.
AvoGreen is a registered training programme for pest monitoring under the Ministry for Primary Industry, managed by NZ Avocado.
This will be a theory session followed by a practical session. Beginning at 9am and finishing 2.30 or 3pm.
What to bring:
-10X lens magnifying glass,
-glasses if you need them for close-up vision,
-orchard-appropriate footwear,
-jacket if it looks like rain.
Magnifying glasses can be purchased:

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The 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.
You 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.
Please note, that we require a minimum of four attendees to run the session.
If you have any questions, please contact avolearn@nzavocado.co.nz
If you wish to attend, please fill the form below to RSVP.

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Kerikeri - 26 November 2025
Please read these terms & conditions carefully
The 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.
2. The invoice for the AvoGreen pest monitoring course will be paid within seven days of receiving the invoice and prior to commencement of training.
3. I will complete the AvoGreen pest monitoring training programme within 12 months of the start date.
4. I will have completed the AvoLearn online assessments within four months from start date.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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
8. 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.
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Field day: Edgecumbe, 17 February 2026
2026-02-17 13:00 - 15:00 | 90B Colebrook Rd, Edgecumbe.
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.
Other topics discussed on the orchard will include:

The importance of maintaining pruning. What, when and how much.
Current understanding of mirid impacts. What we know and don’t know.
Soil moisture management – practical tips to optimise fruit size and nutrient utilization.
Fruit quality – Best practice and updates on the research underway to maintain fruit quality into markets.

We hope to have a collective discussion about how growers are managing their orchards this spring to get the most out of the season ahead.
Register below for the Edgecumbe field day:

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Field day: Far North, 18 February 2026
2026-02-18 13:00 - 15:00 | 13 Heath Road Waiharara Awanui
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
Other topics discussed on the orchard will include:

Current understanding of mirid impacts. What we know and don’t know.
Soil moisture management – practical tips to optimise fruit size and nutrient utilization.
Fruit quality – Best practice and updates on the research underway to maintain fruit quality into markets.
The importance of maintaining pruning. What, when and how much.

We hope to have a collective discussion about how growers are managing their orchards this spring to get the most out of the season ahead.
Register below for the Far North field day:

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Yes, NZ Avocado will update your records.
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Field day: Whangarei, 19 February 2026
2026-02-19 13:00 - 15:00 | 1616 State Highway 14, Maungatapere, Whangarei
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.
Avocado 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.
We hope to have a collective discussion about how growers are managing their orchards to get the most out of the season ahead.
Register below for the Whangarei field day:

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Field day: Katikati, 25 February 2026
2026-02-25 13:00 - 15:00 | 80 Prestidge Road, Katikati.
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.
Other topics discussed on the orchard will include:

The importance of maintaining pruning. What, when and how much.
Current understanding of mirid impacts. What we know and don’t know.
Soil moisture management – practical tips to optimise fruit size and nutrient utilization.
Fruit quality – Best practice and updates on the research underway to maintain fruit quality into markets.

We hope to have a collective discussion about how growers are managing their orchards this spring to get the most out of the season ahead.
Register below for the Katikati field day:

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Yes, NZ Avocado will update your records.
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Webinar: Understanding your Orchards Financials – the story behind the Numbers for better Decisions, 15 May 2026
2026-05-15 10:00 - 12:00 | Online, New Zealand
NZ Avocado invites you to join us for an engaging session on understanding your numbers. The webinar will share practical, real-world insights to help you better interpret orchard financial performance, build realistic budgets and cashflow plans, and ask the right questions when making business decisions. Come along for the presentation and stay for the Q&A and discussion—everyone is welcome.
Date: 15 May 2026
Time: 10am- 12pm
Register below for the webinar:

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Online: Help shape practical improvements to China OAP requirements
2026-06-05 12:00 - 12:30 | Online, New Zealand
Help shape practical improvements to China OAP requirements
Join Brad Siebert and Glenys Parton as they discuss opportunities and seek feedback on practical improvements to our industry’s market access requirements.
MPI is currently consolidating all Official Assurance Programmes (OAPs) into sector-based documents, with the China, Australia and Thailand requirements now sitting as sub-sections within a single draft Avocado Commodity OAP.
This creates an opportunity to ensure grower and packhouse requirements remain practical, relevant and fit for purpose while still meeting market access obligations.
Online Friday 5 June 12 – 12.30pm

Registration is not required, please join via the link below:
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Meeting ID: 415 154 597 440
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