# Kiwifruit New Zealand Site: https://www.knz.co.nz Sitemap: https://www.knz.co.nz/sitemap.xml ## Pages - [Home](https://www.knz.co.nz/https://www.knz.co.nz/) — Welcome to the Kiwifruit New Zealand website. Welcome to Kiwifruit New ZealandIndependent Statutory RegulatorLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elitKiwifruit New Zealand ("KNZ") was established on April 1, 2000, under the Kiwifruit Industry Restructuring Act 1999 ('Act') and Kiwifruit Export Regulations 1999 ('Regulations').About KNZLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elitFrequently AccessedFollow the links below to access information most commonly looked for.Current Collaborative Marketing Guidelines2025-26 Annual ReportKNZ Audited Accounts - 2025-26 Financial Year2025-26 Regulation 15 Collaborative Marketing ResultsStatement of Intent 2026-29 - [About Us](https://www.knz.co.nz/https://www.knz.co.nz/about-us) - [Who We Are](https://www.knz.co.nz/https://www.knz.co.nz/about-us/who-we-are) — About Kiwifruit New Zealand Who We AreKiwifruit New Zealand ("KNZ") was established on April 1, 2000, under the Kiwifruit Industry Restructuring Act 1999 ('Act') and Kiwifruit Export Regulations 1999 ('Regulations').Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elitThe Regulations gave Zespri a unique position in the kiwifruit industry as the "single desk" exporter of New Zealand grown kiwifruit to all countries other than Australia, with opportunity for other exporters to export in collaboration with Zespri.  While the Zespri "single desk" supports the industry to meet the global market demands through certainty of quality and supply, it also creates a number of risks such as captured supply, and industry dominance.KNZ has three key functions:Issue Export Authorisation to Zespri;Monitor and enforce mitigation … - [Governance](https://www.knz.co.nz/https://www.knz.co.nz/about-us/governance) GovernanceThe Regulations establish KNZ as a body corporate comprised of six members (a Chair and five member/directors) who each serve for three-year terms.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 … - [The Board](https://www.knz.co.nz/https://www.knz.co.nz/about-us/the-board) — KNZ Board The KNZ BoardThe KNZ Board is made up of six members.Three of the Directors are grower elected, and the other three, including the Chair, are appointed by the responsible Minister, currently the Minister of Agriculture.They all serve a three year term, with a maximum of three terms a Director can serve.Samantha SharifChairSamantha Sharif is a Professional Director with extensive global leadership experience in infrastructure, resources, safety critical industries, as well as investment and capital markets. Ms Sharif is an experienced Board and Board Committee Chair, and a Chartered Fellow of the Institute of Directors.Samantha has experience as a CEO and has also practised as a senior commercial lawyer, with post-graduate legal and finance qualifications. Current governance roles include:… - [The Executive](https://www.knz.co.nz/https://www.knz.co.nz/about-us/the-executive) — KNZ Executive The KNZ ExecutiveThe KNZ Executive are based at the KNZ Offices on Girven Road, Mt Maunganui.Geoff MorganChief ExecutiveGeoff has a wide range of skills and experience, with an Economics Degree from Otago University, and 40 years involvement with NZ exports.  He has operated in all New Zealand's main export markets; Asia, Europe, Middle East, and North America, and has lived offshore in Sydney and London.He has both extensive commodity market experience, and branded FMCG product experience, and has worked closely with a number of Government agencies and bodies.Geoff has regulatory experience having observed the strict regulations governing the exportation of primary produce throughout his career.Geoff joined Kiwifruit New Zealand in late 2015 and prior to that was CEO of a Tauranga based … - [Contact](https://www.knz.co.nz/https://www.knz.co.nz/about-us/contact) — Contact Kiwifruit New Zealand - [News](https://www.knz.co.nz/https://www.knz.co.nz/news) — Kiwifruit New Zealand News NewsLatest updates from the KNZ office.KNZ Director Election 2026When nominations for the election of a grower nominated Director of Kiwifruit New Zealand closed on Monday August 3rd 2026, only one nomination had been received, which was for Seth Pardoe.As there is only one nomination, an election was not required, and the Board has confirmed that Seth Pardoe will replace Neil Trebilco on the KNZ Board.Neils term will finish on 30 September 2026, and I would like to thank Neil for his exemplary service to the industry over many years, and his highly valued contribution to KNZ in the last three years.Seth Pardoe will start his 3-year term from October 1st 2026, and I am confident his industry knowledge and wider business experience will be beneficial to KNZ.Samantha SharifChairDr Mike Currie awarded 2026 Kiwifruit Innovation AwardThe Kiwifruit Innovation Award was established in 2015 by former Chairman of Kiwifruit New Zealand, Sir Brian Elwood, and recognises people who have demonstrated exceptional innovation through initiatives that have made a real difference to the kiwifruit industry by solving a problem or creating lasting value.Dr Currie is currently the Head of Clonal Evalua… - [Mitigation Measures](https://www.knz.co.nz/https://www.knz.co.nz/mitigation-measures) Mitigation MeasuresNon-Discrimination Rule, Prior Notice Rule, Non-Diversification Rule and Information Disclosure Requirements (Mitigation Measures)KNZ as the regulatory body is charged with monitoring and enforcing a range of "mitigation measures." The purpose of the mitigation measures is to mitigate the costs and risks associated with the single desk regime by:​encouraging innovation in the kiwifruit industry while managing risks associated with activities that are not core business;promoting efficient pricing signals;providing appropriate protections for kiwifruit growers, Zespri shareholders and suppliers; andpromoting downward pressure on Zespri's costs.KNZ carries out its functions to best achieve these purposes.There are four mitigation measures that KNZ is responsible for monitoring and enforcing:The Non-Discrimination Rule.  This rule provides that Zespri must not unjustifiably discriminate in the way it purchases New Zealand grown kiwifruit.The Prior Notice Rule.  Before carrying out activities that are not core business, but do support core business, Zespri must inform KNZ.The Non-Diversification Rule.  Zespri is prohibited from carrying out activities that are no… - [Collaborative Marketing](https://www.knz.co.nz/https://www.knz.co.nz/collaborative-marketing) Collaborative MarketingThe Kiwifruit Export Regulations 1999 establish Zespri as the sole authorised exporter of New Zealand grown kiwifruit to all markets except Australia.However, the Regulations do provide for applications to KNZ for the export of kiwifruit, by others, under collaborative marketing arrangements. Export of New Zealand grown kiwifruit to Australia is regulated under the Horticulture Export Authority Act 1987 and is outside KNZ's jurisdiction.Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elitA Collaborative marketing arrangement is defined by the Regulations as "an arrangement by which a person may export New Zealand grown kiwifruit in collaboration with Zespri Group Limited."  Collaborative marketing has "the purpose of increasing the overall wealth of New Zealand kiwifruit producers.Any person interested in entering into a collaborative marketing arrangement to export kiwifruit or kiwiberry, in collaboration with Zespri must apply to and obtain the approval of KNZ.  It is strongly recommended to read through the guidelines document to begin with.Application guidelines and forms can be downloaded by clicking the relevant button below. CM Guidelines 2027-28… - [Resources](https://www.knz.co.nz/https://www.knz.co.nz/resources) ResourcesKiwifruit New Zealand offer the following links and resources:LegislationKey DocumentsKey KNZ DocumentsAnnual Reports KNZ Audited Financial Statements  KNZ Decisions  Court Judgements  Official Information Act (OIA) Zespri Producer VotesLinks - [Legislation](https://www.knz.co.nz/https://www.knz.co.nz/resources/legislation) — Kiwifruit Regulations & Act Kiwifruit Act & RegulationsKNZ was established on 1 April, 2000, when the New Zealand Kiwifruit Industry was restructured through the Kiwifruit Industry Restructuring Act 1999 Kiwifruit Export Regulations 1999.​Please see below for a copy of both of those documents.Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. 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Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum.Kiwifruit Restructuring Act 1999Kiwifruit Export Regulations 1999 - [Key KNZ Documents](https://www.knz.co.nz/https://www.knz.co.nz/resources/key-knz-documents) — Key KNZ Documents Key KNZ DocumentsStatement of IntentZGL's Export AuthorisationDisclosure HandbookFunding StatementDefinitionsPlease see below for working definitions of industry termsMonopsonyResearch & Development Working DefinitionMarket Development Working DefinitionMarketing Working DefinitionKNZ PoliciesPlease see below the Protected Disclosure Policy.  This is made available to the public to ensure its effective implementation. Protected Disclosure PolicyPrivacy PolicyKNZ Privacy StatementUse of this websiteKNZ is committed to protecting the privacy of all visitors to the KNZ website (www.knz.co.nz). This website can be viewed and all information on it can be accessed without providing any personal information to us.Browser or ‘web’ cookies are small text files that are sent by a website and … - [KNZ Annual Reports](https://www.knz.co.nz/https://www.knz.co.nz/resources/knz-annual-reports) — Annual Reports Annual ReportsBelow are a collection of Kiwifruit New Zealand's annual reports.2025-2026Annual Report2024-2025Annual Report2023-2024Annual ReportArchived Annual ReportsPrior to 2023 - [KNZ Audited Financial Statements](https://www.knz.co.nz/https://www.knz.co.nz/resources/knz-audited-financial-statements) — Audited Financial Statements Audited Financial StatementsIn accordance with Regulation 40, the past three years of audited Financial Statements can be found below.Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. 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Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum.2025-26 Financial Year2024-25 Financial Year2023-24 Financial Year - [KNZ Decisions](https://www.knz.co.nz/https://www.knz.co.nz/resources/knz-decisions) — KNZ Decisions KNZ Decisions​Following, is a list of decisions resulting from Investigations and Complaints made to KNZ.2025 - Investigation - Non-Discrimination (Cyclone Gabrielle 2023 - Decision)2024 - Investigation - Non-Diversification (Coolstore Update Project)2024 - Grower Complaint - Non-Discrimination (RubyRed - preliminary assessment)2023 - Supplier Complaint - Non-Discrimination (Bin Trial Complaint Decision)2022 May - Grower Complaint - Non-Discrimination (COKA preliminary assessment)2019 July - Supplier Complaint - Non-Discrimination (issuing of grower numbers2017 November - Supplier Complaint - Non-Discrimination (summary of decision)(MTS)2017 November - Supplier Complaint - Non-Discrimination (MTS)2016 June - Grower Complaint - Non-Discrimination and Non-Diversification (Hayward v ZGL PVR… - [Court Judgements](https://www.knz.co.nz/https://www.knz.co.nz/resources/court-judgements) Court JudgementsBelow, are court decisions that are in relation to cases that were raised through the Kiwifruit Regulations.TURNERS & GROWERS LIMITED And Ors V ZESPRI GROUP LIMITED And Anor HC AK CIV-2009-404-004392 [13 August 2010]TURNERS & GROWERS LTD V ZESPRI GROUP LTD HC AK CIV 2009-404-004392 [12 August 2011]SPLICE FRUIT LTD V THE NEW ZEALAND KIWIFRUIT BOARD [2016] NZHC 864 [3 May 2016] - [Official Information Act (OIA)](https://www.knz.co.nz/https://www.knz.co.nz/resources/official-information-act-oia) — Official Information Act (OIA) Official Information Act (OIA)KNZ is subject to the Official Information Act 1982 (OIA).  The OIA gives New Zealanders the right to request official information.Requesting informationThe law about access to official information is found in the Official Information Act 1982 (‘OIA’). KNZ is established by the Kiwifruit Export Regulations 1999 and is subject to the OIA. The Ministry of Justice is required to keep a centralised Directory of all central Government organisations covered by the OIA and KNZ’s details can be found at the following link 20230417-OIA-directory-J-L.pdf (justice.govt.nz).As part of its functions and responsibilities KNZ authorises the export of kiwifruit (other than for Australia), determines collaborative marketing applications and monitors and enforces the Kiw… - [Zespri Producer Votes](https://www.knz.co.nz/https://www.knz.co.nz/resources/zespri-producer-votes) — Zespri Producer Votes Zespri Producer VotesFollowing are public documents of interest relating to Zespri Producer votes held.2024:  ZGS ExpansionZespri has held a producer vote under Regulation 11 of the Kiwifruit Export Regulations 1999 ('Regulations'), relating to the expansion of the ZGS programme to increase the planted hectares of Zespri SunGold kiwifruit by 420 hectares per year for six years in five designated countries.KNZ Report for ProducersZespri Information BrochureZespri Explanatory NotesProducer Vote ResultsMonitoring Plan2022:  Expansion of ZGS ActivitiesThe proposed activity was for the expansion of the ZGS activities, of growing, procuring and selling kiwifruit grown in overseas countries (excluding China and Chile), approved by a Producer vote held in 2019.Zespri Information BrochureKNZ Repo… - [Useful Links](https://www.knz.co.nz/https://www.knz.co.nz/resources/useful-links) — Useful Links Useful Links​For other industry related bodies, see below for their websiteMinistry for Primary IndustriesZespriNew Zealand Kiwifruit Growers IncorporatedMaori Kiwifruit Growers IncorporatedKiwifruit Vine HealthNew Zealand Horticulture Export AuthorityNew Zealand Kiwiberry Growers IncorporatedOffice of the Ombudsman