NZPPI NEWS

Young Plant Producer of the Year winner announced!

On a milestone 30 years of the Young Plant Producer competition, the four 2026 finalists undertook two days of challenges as part of the NZ Plant Producers Conference.

Finalists for Young Plant Producer competition announced

The competition will take place at Karaka on 20-21 May as part of the NZ Plant Producers Conference and Awards Dinner.

Why you can't fill your skilled roles (and it's going to get harder)

Starting now and playing out by 2030, we will begin to feel the effects of the long and slow decline of our workforce numbers. NZPPI Chief Executive Matthew Dolan shares some background about why this is happening, what to expect in the next few years and what you can do now to prepare your business.

Fuel price increases on plant production and delivery

NZPPI has sent an open letter to plant buyers and retailers to explain the impact of fuel price increases on production and delivery costs. 

Conference programme update

We're pleased to share more about our packed and fast-paced programme at this year's NZ Plant Producers Conference & Awards Dinner 20-21 May in Auckland, including our keynote speakers.

Getting on top of weed management - Plant Production Science

The latest NZPPI Plant Production Science journal for NZPPI members targets weed management and environmental pest plants. It’s a great read, covering the latest thinking about problem plants like ballistic weeds, wind-blown weeds and liverwort.

Are you our industry’s Young Plant Producer 2026?

Together with co-host IPPS, NZPPI is excited to announce applications for the Young Plant Producer of the Year 2026 are now open.

Conference registration now open!

Join us at this year’s key event for the plants and greenlife industry: the NZ Plant Producers Conference & Awards Dinner in Karaka 20-21 May! You can register online today.

Looking ahead to 2026: What we know, what we’re watching

NZPPI Chief Executive Matt Dolan sets the scene for what will no doubt be an eventful year in plant production. Read his full commentary on the key issues facing producers.

Seeking board nominations

From February to March, NZPPI is seeking nominations for two board positions and expressions of interest for an appointed member. Find out more about the vacancies and process.

Grower letter that has sparked a conversation

NZPPI Chief Executive Matt Dolan responds to an open letter published by a Hawke’s Bay summerfruit grower challenging the fairness of nursery terms of trade.

2025 Young Horticulturist of the Year a win for New Zealand’s plant producers

Plant producer Jake Linklater has won the sector-wide 2025 Young Horticulturist of the Year.

We’ve had a reprieve: Why biosecurity must become business as usual

For the first time in years, we've had a genuine reprieve from biosecurity scares. But this could carry the risk of complacency, says NZPPI chief executive Matt Dolan. Read Matt's commentary on why biosecurity must become business as usual.

New established pests portal

The New Zealand Established Pests Portal centralises information on introduced established pests under management.

The future cost of our Plant Imports System

The Plant Imports System has become unworkable, unpredictable and uneconomic. Quarantine and testing costs have skyrocketed. Absolutely, biosecurity is critical, but there is another risk we are ignoring: the cost of shutting the door too tightly. It's time to listen to the concerns raised before the pipeline of new material dries up.

New Plant Pass sector auditor model introduced

Plant Pass has introduced a new sector auditor model to strengthen the integrity, consistency and scalability of certification.

Have your say on new Plant Pass checklist

Plant Pass is consulting on an important update. This is your opportunity to give feedback on the refreshed Plant Pass Checklist Version 2.0 and ensure the voluntary certification scheme continues to best serve our industry.

National Gardening Week 2025: 5 ways to activate your customers

National Gardening Week is back again 20-27 October 2025 including Labour Day weekend and it promises to be bigger than ever.

2025 membership subscriptions due

Thanks to all our members for your support. We'd like to remind members about membership subscription payment and how to submit a Turnover Declaration (TD).

NZPPI AGM 2025 notice

Invitation to the online NZPPI AGM 2025. Held on Thursday September 18 online via Zoom from 10am to 12pm.