Kiwifruit New Zealand (KNZ) is a body corporate with perpetual succession and a common seal and was established by the Kiwifruit Restructuring Act 1999, and monitors and enforces the Kiwifruit Export Regulations 1999.

The board consists of six members.  Three members are to be elected by Producers (owners of land in New Zealand on which kiwifruit is produced for export sale).  An election is held each year to elect a member by rotation.  Elections are held during August and September.

The remaining two members, and the Chair, must be independent of the kiwifruit industry, and are appointed by the Minister.

Members can only hold office for three terms, whether consecutive or not.  

Current members of the board are;

• ​Samantha Sharif - Chair (Government Appointment)
• Colin Olesen - Grower Elected Director
• Sarah Paterson - Government Appointed Director
• Jacqui Caine - Government Appointed Director
• Neil Trebilco - Grower Elected Director
• Debbie Robinson - Grower Elected Director

The KNZ Board generally meets monthly, from February to December inclusive.  The directors also consider and approve collaborative marketing applications and which may consist of KNZ only meetings, hearings and review committees.