What’s on?

10.30am – Intro & welcome. View largest Pohutukawa on mainland NZ and new climate-controlled macadamia plant nursery.

11.00am – Power Point presentation of Industry history, facts & figures, dropping variety research and NZ Macadamia Industry Growth Strategy (2018-2029), plus sample range of products.

12.00pm – View NZ’s only macadamia dropping variety trials on the 2ha Beach block.  View the separate 9ha certified organic orchard with 3, 12, 15, 20, 25 & 30-year-old trees of the best producing varieties planted on both flat and sloping contours.

3ha’s of the 9ha block is in final development stage before planting 8ha of the adjoining neighbors block in 2026.

1.00pm – Lunch (BYO), drinks supplied and macadamia samples – Q&A time.

1.30pm-2.00pm – for Commercial Growers; view de-husker, drier, composting bins and advice on completing the Terms of Engagement to start the orchard planning and order process.

What products are available on the day?

Range of delicious macadamia products (Shop) discounted if pre-ordered and collected at the Field Day plus:

• $5/bag of fresh nut in husk, self-harvested at Field Day (2kg bags) in Harvest season only.

What do I need to do to attend?

• Register on the form below – you will be emailed a ‘Welcome Pack’ within 24 hours of registering.
• Please complete and submit the ‘Base Info Form‘ if you want to grow Commercial varieties.
• Bring a plan of your block if applicable, camera, notebook, walking shoes, hat, water bottle.