May 25, 2018 | NZ, Organic
The Ministry for Primary Industries has begun consultation on whether New Zealand should have a new organic regulation. Public submissions can be made until 5pm on 11 June 2018. Find further information regarding the proposal, dates and locations for public meetings,...
Nov 10, 2017 | Events, NZ
The final Olives NZ Focus Grove Project Field Day will be held at Olives on the Hill, Mangawahi next Monday. ONZ EO Gayle Sheridan said that more than 100 people have already attended across the regions, with numbers ranging from 12 to 30+, and much has been learned...
Nov 10, 2017 | Events, NZ
Olives New Zealand is seeking expressions of interest in a Processing Practices Seminar to be held in 2018. Sufficient numbers are needed prior to Christmas to enable planning to proceed. Register your interest with Gayle Sheridan via...
Nov 10, 2017 | NZ, Olive business
Olives NZ Executive Officer Gayle Sheridan gave a great interview to Radio NZ about the decreased 2017 harvest, promoting the public buy their favourite boutique oils sooner rather than later – great for both growers and consumers! Listen at the 2:06 mark...
Oct 27, 2017 | Awards, EVOO, NZ
Congratulations go to Wairarapa’s Loopline Olives on taking the coveted Best in Show award for the second time. Akaroa producer Robinsons Bay was named Reserve Best in Show, just pipped for the top award by half a point, while The Olive Press was awarded the Best...
Oct 27, 2017 | Competitions, NZ
It’s a long way from the Mediterranean, but Wairarapa’s extra virgin olive oil growers are taking on – and beating – some of the industry’s biggest names. The region had a golden time at the recent New Zealand Extra Virgin Olive Oil...
