NZPPI NEWS

Online Bootcamp for Payroll/HR team members

Business Central has its annual Payroll Bootcamp in July. This year it is made up of six one-hour webinars that explore a wide range of topics in the payroll/HR space.

Plan for our sector's future vocational training soon to be released

In a few weeks Muka Tangata will release its future plans for vocational education for our industry

Carol Fraser Industry Training Award announced

The Carol Fraser Industry Training Award (Fraser Award) has been established in support of those outstanding individuals who have a passion for plants, for education, and for our industry.

We have our Young Achiever 2022 finalists!

Young Achiever is being held in late July and for the very first time the venue is to be Lincoln campus.

Is it crunch time for horticulture education?

Thought piece by NZPPI CE Matthew Dolan on how to address the lack of skilled horticulturalists in Aotearoa.

AEWV Applications Open Now

Applications are now open for employer accreditation under the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) scheme.

NZPPI opens an office on Lincoln campus

We are delighted to announce that our People Capability Advisor Alice Schofield is now based at Lincoln campus, forging a closer relationship with the institute and providing us with a South Island presence.

NZPPI ramps up myrtle rust action

Jacinta Harrop of Striks Nursery in Otaki has joined NZPPI as our new special programme adviser to help producers manage myrtle rust.

EPA application resubmitted

NZPPI has resubmitted its application to the EPA for the full release of 11 plant species as part of our ambitious goal to improve the plant imports system.

Sign up for Plant Pass workshops

Sign up now for free Plant Pass workshops in June and July. Usually these workshops cost $100 per person. The first workshop is in Hamilton on June 8 with the next in Nelson on June 15.

Plant Trolley update

Rising costs have unfortunately resulted in increased trolley fees. But in good news, there will be plenty of new trollies available for spring.

New Greenlife SIG up and running

NZPPI has established its first Greenlife Special Interest Group. The group's purpose is to support and encourage a closer collaboration between garden retailers and plant producers.

Progress on Plastics

NZPPI has established a group to accelerate our industry work on plastic waste. The Plastics Advisory Committee is focussed on understanding the current state of plastics in our supply chain and the changes needed to reduce waste.

Muka Tangata Hui

Muka Tanagata, the Workforce Development Council for People, Food, and Fibre, has heard insights on the needs of the plant production sector. NZPPI People Capability Advisor Alice Schofield recently attended a hui hosted by Muka Tanagata as part of its discovery of ways to enhance vocational education.

Immigration New Zealand webinar invitation

Immigration New Zealand is inviting plant producers to an upcoming webinar about the last two steps of the new Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV); the job check and the visa application.

Is our industry at a turning point?

When the dust settles after Covid disruptions our industry will look fundamentally different and have moved to the next level. What will this new landscape look like?

NZ contribution to global Phytophthora survey: can you help?

An international Phytophthora survey on nursery sector awareness of biosecurity risks and onsite practices is underway and needs your input.

NZPPI Conference 2022 is go!

We are delighted to announce that NZPPI is holding its 2022 conference and awards dinner at the Napier War Memorial Centre on the iconic Marine Parade in October.

Plant Pass launch next month: register now to promote your nursery

Be part of next month's Plant Pass launch campaign: register with Plant Pass now and see your nursery promoted through various marketing channels.

Young Achiever of the Year competition is back and bigger than ever before

Is one of your team members the plant production industry’s next Young Achiever? Give your emerging leaders the chance to represent the plant production industry in the 2022 Young Horticulturalist of the Year competition and boost their growing career.