BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//New Zealand Avocado - ECPv6.6.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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: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=Pacific/Auckland:20261021T183000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261021T193000 DTSTAMP:20261026T073352 CREATED:20261004T213950Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261020T005616Z UID:11199-1792607400-1792611000@industry.nzavocado.co.nz SUMMARY:Webinar: Seasonal weather outlook\, 21 October 2026 DESCRIPTION:What will the season ahead bring for New Zealand avocado growers? \nJoin Chris Brandolino\, Chief Scientist – Weather and Climate Forecasting at Earth Sciences New Zealand\, for an insightful industry relevant update from Earth Sciences New Zealand\, providing the latest long-range weather outlook for the upper North Island and what it could mean for avocado production in the months ahead.\nWith weather continuing to play a critical role in orchard management\, this presentation will explore expected climate patterns through summer\, including the influence of El Niño and how conditions may differ from what is considered normal. \nWebinar: Wednesday 21 October from 6.30pm – 7.30pm \nTopics covered include: \n\nLong-range weather outlook for avocado-growing regions from Bay of Plenty to Northland\nThe expected influence of El Niño on seasonal conditions\nRainfall and temperature anomalies\, including areas likely to be drier\, wetter\, warmer or cooler than normal\nKey considerations for orchard planning and management through summer\nEarly indications for autumn conditions\, where available\n\nWhether you’re planning irrigation\, monitoring orchard health\, or preparing for seasonal risks\, this session will provide valuable insights to help inform your decisions. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to hear directly from the climate experts and gain a clearer picture of the season ahead. \nJoin the webinar: Wednesday 21 October from 6.30pm – 7.30pm \nMicrosoft Teams meeting\nJoin: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/448268407366344?p=VsFVzfKAAyTA53W42R\nMeeting ID: 448 268 407 366 344\nPasscode: Tw6EC3ZM\n\nRegister below for the webinar:\n\n\n \n Name*PPIN (if applicable)Email*\n \n Do you have any questions?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-seasonal-weather-outlook-21-october-2026/ LOCATION:Online webinar\, New Zealand ORGANIZER;CN="NZ Avocado":MAILTO:info@nzavocado.co.nz END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261029T100000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261029T120000 DTSTAMP:20261026T073352 CREATED:20260918T011822Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T033256Z UID:11139-1793268000-1793275200@industry.nzavocado.co.nz SUMMARY:Field day: Far North\, 29 October 2026 DESCRIPTION:NZ Avocado invites you to join us for a field day at Seeka’s Rising Sun orchard. Updates will be provided on Mirid research\, fruit quality and costs associated with different orchard production systems. There will be an emphasis on management to maximise financial returns. Thursday\, 29 October 2026 from 10.00am – 12.00pm at 3271 State Highway 1\, Pukenui. \nFeel free to submit topics for discussion in the registration form. \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 Any questions?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-30-october-2026/ LOCATION:3271 State Highway 1\, Pukenui ORGANIZER;CN="NZ Avocado":MAILTO:info@nzavocado.co.nz END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270906 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270915 DTSTAMP:20261026T073352 CREATED:20260603T233217Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261006T211551Z 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. \nThe draft itinerary:\nPlease contact rose (rose.fallow@nzavocado.co.nz) for more details or if you have any questions. \n \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 For planning purposes only: Which option are you more likely to be interested in? (There is no obligation to travel)*Comprehensive (Safari + WAC)Lite (WAC only)I'm not sure what the options areHave 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