Field day: Edgecumbe, 17 February 2026
2026-02-17 13:00 - 15:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | 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.
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Field day: Far North, 18 February 2026
2026-02-18 13:00 - 15:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | 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.
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Field day: Whangarei, 19 February 2026
2026-02-19 13:00 - 15:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | 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.
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Field day: Katikati, 25 February 2026
2026-02-25 13:00 - 15:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | 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.
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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 (Pacific/Auckland) | 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
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Online: Help shape practical improvements to China OAP requirements
2026-06-05 12:00 - 12:30 (Pacific/Auckland) | 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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Field day: Bay of Plenty, 6 July 2026
2026-07-06 13:00 - 15:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | 40F Jensen Road, Omanawa
Join NZ Avocado at Andrew Craib’s orchard in Omanawa for an afternoon of practical insights and industry connection.
This field day will feature on-orchard updates from our research team, covering the latest findings on mirid insects, fruit quality, and production systems — all with a focus on management strategies that maximise your financial returns.
When: Monday 6 July, 1:00pm – 3:00pm Where: 40F Jensen Road, Omanawa
Topics discussed on the day include:

Update on mirid research – understanding and control
Update on efforts to improve fruit quality
What we’re learning by comparing production systems.

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Field day: South Auckland, Tuesday 7 July
2026-07-07 13:00 - 15:00 (Pacific/Auckland)
Join NZ Avocado at David French’s orchard in Glenbrook for an afternoon of practical insights and industry connection.
This field day will include a look at David’s trellis growing system and a discussion on the pruning approach being used and how aspects might translate to more conventional growing systems. The day will also feature on-orchard updates from our research team, covering the latest findings on mirid insects, fruit quality, and production systems — all with a focus on management strategies that maximise your financial returns.
When: Tuesday 7 July, 1:00pm – 3:00pm Where: Inbetween 306 and 318 Glenbrook Beach Road, Glenbrook.
Topics discussed on the day include:

Update on mirid research – understanding and control
Update on efforts to improve fruit quality
What we’re learning by comparing production systems.

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Field day: Far North, Wednesday 8 July
2026-07-08 13:00 - 15:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | 86 Hukatere Rd, Houhora
Join NZ Avocado at Ross and Lesley Mutton’s orchard in Houhora for an afternoon of practical insights and industry connection.
This field day will feature on-orchard updates from our research team, covering the latest findings on mirid insects, fruit quality, and production systems — all with a focus on management strategies that maximise your financial returns.
When: Wednesday 8 July, 1:00pm – 3:00pm Where: 86 Hukatere Rd, Houhora
Topics discussed on the day include:

Update on mirid research – understanding and control
Update on efforts to improve fruit quality
What we’re learning by comparing production systems.

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Field day: Whangarei, Thursday 9 July
2026-07-09 13:00 - 15:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | 406 Whatitiri Road, Whangarei
Join NZ Avocado at Sharron and Richard Booth’s orchard for an afternoon of practical insights and industry connection.
This field day will feature on-orchard updates from our research team, covering the latest findings on mirid insects, fruit quality, and production systems — all with a focus on management strategies that maximise your financial returns.
When: Thursday 9 July, 1:00pm – 3:00pm Where: 406 Whatitiri Road, Whangarei
Topics discussed on the day include:

Update on mirid research – understanding and control
Update on efforts to improve fruit quality
What we’re learning by comparing production systems.

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NZAGA Annual General Meeting - 25 August 2026
2026-08-25 10:00 - 17:00 UTC | Club Mount 45-47 Kawaka Street, Mount Maunganui 3116
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.
The 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.
A Grower Briefing presented by NZ Avocado staff 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.

10 – 12
Director Q & A session
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12 – 1
Guest speaker: Health and Safety
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1 – 2.30
Lunch break

2.30 – 4.30
Grower Briefing and AGM formalities
In-person and online

Member Motions
Member 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.
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This written notice of a Member Motion must be received by the Chief Executive Officer on or before Tuesday 14 July 2026, being six weeks prior to the AGM.
Member Motions must:

be seconded by another Member; and
must include sufficient information for Members to understand the purpose of the Member Motion and consider the benefit or burden of the Member Motion on the Association and/or Members; and
may include supporting information up to maximum of a 1,000 words to be provided to Members, noting that any such information that the Executive Committee considers defamatory, frivolous or vexatious will not be supplied to Members.

2025 AGM minutes

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General business
If 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.
Industry awards
Industry 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
Should you have any further queries, please feel free to contact us at info@nzavocado.co.nz

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WAC 2027
2027-09-06 - 2027-09-14 | South Africa
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.
More details on the congress programme are available on the congress website: wac2027.com
For 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.
Registering 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.
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