PUBLICATIONS

Plant Production Science Issue 5

Issue 5 looks at global plant breeding and the importance of new plant genetics to New Zealand's primary industries.

2025 Board Election Candidate and Voter Handbook

Whether you’re interested in running for a board position or participating as a voter, this guide provides you with information about the 2025 NZPPI Board election process.

Keep Safe, Keep Grafting

Keep Safe, Keep Grafting is a comprehensive nursery workplace health and safety guide. It focuses on the importance of leadership, participation, and communication in creating a safe environment. It covers topics such as identifying and managing risks, developing emergency plans, maintaining equipment, and recording incidents. Aimed at nursery owners, managers, and workers, the document encourages a proactive approach to health and safety, with clear steps and activities to involve everyone in risk management.

NZPPI Annual Report 2024

Please click on the image to automatically download our 2024 Annual Report. If you would like a hard copy, email us at office@nzppi.co.nz with your name and postal details.

Update on MPI's Proposed Changes to Nursery Stock IHS

The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) is consulting on a proposal to suspend more than 1400 plant genera in their Nursery Stock Import Health Standard (IHS), potentially preventing their future importation.

Overview of survey results on plastics use

NZPPI, using EECA funding, commissioned survey company Harmonic Analytics earlier this year to survey our members on their nursery operation energy use and sustainability activities. This PDF shows the findings on plastic use.

NZPPI Conference Event 2024 summary

The NZPPI Conference Event 2024 Summary provides a overview of the various activities, presentations, and recognitions that took place during the two days. The document also outlines the actions and advice for producers to implement these innovations and sustainable practices in their operations.

NZPPI Energy, Water and Plastic Use Survey - April 2024

A report from the NZPPI Survey of members on current practice in energy consumption, water and plastic use.

Water Code of Practice annual and weekly audit forms

Print a copy of these audit forms for your regular water assessments

NZPPI Code of Practice for Sustainable Water Management

This Code of Practice lays out a framework for efficient, effective and responsible water use by plant producers and garden retailers. Extra pages for annual and weekly water audits can be printed separately.

Plant Production Science Issue 4

In this issue, our expert authors showcase the latest research and advancements shaping plant propagation today.

NZPPI Annual Report 2023

Read our Annual Report and come to our AGM on September 28 in Hamilton. Go to our Events page for more details.

Native Nursery Survey 2022: Full Report

July 2023: Te Uru Rākau has published the full report of the 2022 Native Nursery Survey. In December last year, TUR asked the nursery sector to participate in the survey to help it better understand its current state.

NZPPI Election Manifesto June 2023

The general election will be held on 14 October.

We have prepared an election manifesto, outlining the key changes NZPPI is seeking from the next government. We will send to the main political parties over the coming weeks. You can read the manifesto document below.

Ecosourcing for resilience in a changing environment

New perspectives on ecosourcing challenges the restrictive rules around tree seed collections for restroration and revegetation.

NZPPI Consultation Document Designing solutions for plastic plant packaging

Plant Production Science Issue 3

Issue 3 is about Sustainability in Plant Production. We look at the latest developments in renewable energy, water management, plastics, carbon accounting and the circular economy.

Plant Production Science Issue 2

Bringing you the latest plant science from New Zealand and around the world.

This issue looks at pest & disease management in plant production.

Plant Production Science Issue 1

Plant tissue culture is changing fast, with new technologies and methods to accelerate plant production in horticulture, forestry, conservation and biosecurity management.

In this issue we look at the latest technology, applications, and New Zealand businesses innovating with tissue culture.

NZPPI Discussion Document Managing Plastics In the NZ

National Pest Plant Accord Poster

DON't BUY OR SELL THESE PLANTS. These plants are pest weeds in the NZ environment. They are banned from proagation and sale.

NZPPI Annual Report 2022

NZPPI Annual Report 2022

Annual Report 2021

New Zealand Plant Producers Annual Report 2021

Annual Report 2020

New Zealand Plant Producers Annual Report 2020

Traceability report

Traceability and Recall standards for Plant Production. A review of existing standards and a plan for implementation.

Annual Report 2019

NZ Plant Producers Annual Report 2019

Science & Technology

This Science & Innovation Strategy recognises the value of the plant producer sector to the economy and wellbeing of New Zealand and the importance of science and innovation to underpin NZPPI’s vision to be a professional and vibrant industry.

Processing Germplasm Airfreight Through Auckland

Guidance for plant improts through Auckland Airport complete with links and references to official materials. A template that NZPPI members can customise.