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Welcome to the New Zealand Vegetable Council (NZVeg) website

NZVeg is the new national industry body representing New Zealand’s vegetable growers and exporters.

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Dame Alison Stewart appointed NZVeg Chair

28 May 2026

Dame Alison Stewart, who has a 40-year career as a strategic leader in academic, government, agribusiness and industry research agencies, has been appointed Independent Chair of the New Zealand Vegetable…

Strong turnout and practical focus at Pukekohe Vegetable Research Roadshow

22 April 2026

Ensuring that levy-funded research delivers practical value back to growers and those supporting on-farm decisions was the focus of the Pukekohe Vegetable Research Roadshow

Antony Heywood to leave Vegetables NZ as new industry body is set up

20 April 2026

Vegetables NZ chief executive, Antony Heywood is departing the organisation as a new industry representative body, New Zealand Vegetable Council (NZVeg) is set up.

Events

Vegetable Research Roadshow returns for 2026

The Vegetable Research Roadshow is returning in 2026. Now in its third year, the roadshow will deliver the latest research and innovation directly to growers and the wider industry.

Melbourne May study tour | expressions of interest before 2 March

Vegetables NZ, with support from Fruitfed Supplies, invites growers to the Melbourne 2026 Study Tour

Horticulture industry major events

This section provides an at-a-glance list of major events happening across the horticulture industry.

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