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SUMMARY:Just Avocados webinar: How plants use nutrients to grow – Seed and Field + Levity Crop Science
DESCRIPTION:You don’t want to miss this one!   John and Kyra invite you to a session with Roger Blyth an advisor agronomist from Seed and Field to discuss how plants use nutrients to grow.  They will introduce a new product range from Levity Crop Science that have shown improvements in tree crops\, addressing key challenges including shelf life\, maturity\, increasing yield without reducing quality and stress management.  Just Avocados is running a trial using their products in the far north.  If you are interested in learning more about their approach to plant science set yourself up in front of the laptop with a bite to eat and join us. \nRegister using the link below.
URL:https://justavocados.co.nz/event/just-avocados-webinar-how-plants-use-nutrients-to-grow-seed-and-field-levity-crop-science/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:All events
ORGANIZER;CN="Gemma Peck":MAILTO:admin@darlinggroup.co.nz
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DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231213T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T110849
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SUMMARY:Just Avocados Discussion Group: Katikati
DESCRIPTION:Hosts: Alex Croasdale-Saunders \nAlex Crossdale-Saunders\, Operations Manager wishes to invite you to the family owned and operated Pahoia Orchards Ltd for a walk through the covered blueberry orchard discussing how the blueberry industry has its own challenges and how learnings from the avocado orchard can benefit the blueberries\, and vice versa including fertigation.  In the avocado orchard there will be discussion on how to manage challenges from a low-lying block\, biannual bearing and things they look to change and improve on for next season. \nAlex is pleased to provide coffee through OCD Coffee / Brightside in Pahoia at the end of the discussion. \nPlease RSVP to admin@darlinggroup.co.nz with your name and coffee order. \n 
URL:https://justavocados.co.nz/event/just-avocados-discussion-group-katikati-2/
LOCATION:172c Pahoia Road\, 172c Pahoia Road\, Whakamārama\, 3172\, New Zealand
ORGANIZER;CN="Gemma Peck":MAILTO:admin@darlinggroup.co.nz
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240214T150000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240214T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T110849
CREATED:20240117T202802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240208T025235Z
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SUMMARY:WORKSHOP: Preparing YOU for Continuous Improvement Planning
DESCRIPTION:This is a must attend event. Continuous Improvement Planning is compulsory for your GLOBALG.A.P. audit and will form part of the Freshwater Farm Plans. Building on our last workshop\, join our grower services team to work through real life scenarios of continuous improvement. \nPLAN\, DO\, CHECK\, ACT is the model for continuous improvement that we will elaborate on in the context of improving outcomes on your avocado orchard in terms of economic\, environmental\, and social situations. \nEmail us any scenarios you would like us to cover during the workshop. \nRSVP to midge@darlinggroup.co.nz
URL:https://justavocados.co.nz/event/workshop-ggapv6-continuous-improvement-planning/
LOCATION:Katikati Digital Hub\, Mc Kinney Room\, 21 Main Road\, Katikati\, 3129\, New Zealand
ORGANIZER;CN="Gemma Peck":MAILTO:admin@darlinggroup.co.nz
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240228T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240228T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T110849
CREATED:20231221T023033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231221T023033Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Just Avocados grower season update
DESCRIPTION:Join the Just Avocados Grower Services team\, and the Darling Group Sales and Marketing team for an update on markets and the NZ industry plus discussion of your questions. \n  \nIf you would like a specific question or topic covered please email them through to communications@darlinggroup.co.nz  \n 
URL:https://justavocados.co.nz/event/webinar-just-avocados-grower-season-update/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Gemma Peck":MAILTO:admin@darlinggroup.co.nz
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240325T150000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240325T163000
DTSTAMP:20260423T110849
CREATED:20240228T233607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240319T023220Z
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SUMMARY:Meeting: 2023-24 season review and 2024-25 preview (Katikati)
DESCRIPTION:Join the Just Avocados and Darling Group teams to take a deep dive into the outcomes and activity in the 2023-24 season and discuss the forecast for the coming season. We will also cover compliance requirements and update you on the shape of our contract for the the 2024-25 season. \nAfternoon tea provided. \nWe look forward to catching up with you. \nPlease RSVP to midge@darlinggroup.co.nz and let us know of any dietary requirements.
URL:https://justavocados.co.nz/event/meeting-2023-24-season-review-and-2024-25-preview/
LOCATION:St Paul’s Church\, Mulgan Street\, Katikati
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240326T150000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240326T163000
DTSTAMP:20260423T110849
CREATED:20240228T235025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240228T235025Z
UID:10000057-1711465200-1711470600@justavocados.co.nz
SUMMARY:Meeting: 2023-24 season review and 2024-25 preview (Kerikeri)
DESCRIPTION:Join the Just Avocados and Darling Group teams to take a deep dive into the outcomes and activity in the 2023-24 season and discuss the forecast for the coming season. We will also cover compliance requirements and update you on the shape of our contract for the the 2024-25 season. \nAfternoon tea provided. \nWe look forward to catching up with you. \nPlease RSVP to midge@darlinggroup.co.nz and let us know of any dietary requirements.
URL:https://justavocados.co.nz/event/meeting-2023-24-season-review-and-2024-25-preview-kerikeri/
LOCATION:Bay of Islands Golf Club\, Golf View Road\, Waipapa\, 0230\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240410T150000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240410T163000
DTSTAMP:20260423T110849
CREATED:20240404T005428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240404T005552Z
UID:10000058-1712761200-1712766600@justavocados.co.nz
SUMMARY:WORKSHOP: Preparing YOU for Continuous Improvement Planning
DESCRIPTION:This is a must attend event. Continuous Improvement Planning is compulsory for your GLOBALG.A.P. audit and will form part of the Freshwater Farm Plans. Building on our last workshop\, join our grower services team to work through real life scenarios of continuous improvement. \nPLAN\, DO\, CHECK\, ACT is the model for continuous improvement that we will elaborate on in the context of improving outcomes on your avocado orchard in terms of economic\, environmental\, and social situations. \nEmail us any scenarios you would like us to cover during the workshop. \nRSVP to john@justavocados.co.nz
URL:https://justavocados.co.nz/event/workshop-preparing-you-for-continuous-improvement-planning/
LOCATION:Huketere Orchard\, 86 Huketere Road\, Pukenui\, 0484\, New Zealand
ORGANIZER;CN="John Emett":MAILTO:john@justavocados.co.nz
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240410T150000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240410T180000
DTSTAMP:20260423T110849
CREATED:20250213T003101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T003806Z
UID:10000068-1712761200-1712772000@justavocados.co.nz
SUMMARY:Meeting: 2024-25 season review and 2025-26 preview
DESCRIPTION:Join the Darling Group and Just Avocados teams to take a deep dive into the outcomes and activity in the 2024-25 season and discuss the forecast for the coming season. \nRefreshments and social time included. \nWe look forward to catching up with you. \nPlease RSVP by 27 March to Midge: midge@darlinggroup.co.nz and let us know of any dietary requirements.
URL:https://justavocados.co.nz/event/meeting-2024-25-season-review-and-2025-26-preview/
ORGANIZER;CN="Midge Munro":MAILTO:midge@darlinggroup.co.nz
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240712T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240712T113000
DTSTAMP:20260423T110849
CREATED:20240711T002910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240711T002910Z
UID:10000059-1720778400-1720783800@justavocados.co.nz
SUMMARY:Just Avocados Discussion Group: Athenree
DESCRIPTION:Hosts: Russell and Ailsa Whiteman \nTopic: Ozone Treatment with John Clements from Hort03. ‘Their technology focuses on using ozone-treated water applied to crops and soils as a sanitising\, disinfecting and treatment agent\, replacing some conventional spray treatments.’ Russell Whiteman has been using ozone treatment for two years with data from pest monitoring and spray responses. John will present the data and explain the equipment and how ozone works. See article for more information >> More than hot air to ozone crop treatment (farmersweekly.co.nz). \nRussell will also talk through his pruning methods on the 190 trees that were planted in 2000. Russell’s pruning techniques make for some of the most efficient harvesting that Avoworks has done on mobile elevating work platforms. \nParking: 200m up driveway\, past the house at driveway entrance.\n \nBring: Your own drink – there are no kitchen facilities available at the location so bring a flask if you would like a hot drink.
URL:https://justavocados.co.nz/event/just-avocados-discussion-group-athenree/
LOCATION:1031 State Highway 2\, Athenree\, 1031 State Highway 2\, Athenree\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240731T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240731T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T110849
CREATED:20240728T221423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240728T222431Z
UID:10000061-1722420000-1722423600@justavocados.co.nz
SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Season update - Registration required
DESCRIPTION:Join the Darling Group and Just Avocados teams for an update on the export and domestic markets and ensuring a smooth start to your 2024-25 season harvest. \nUse the weblink below to register for the event through Microsoft Teams. We look forward to having you attend the event! \nThere will be lots of opportunity for you to ask questions of the team during this session. If there is something you would like us to cover – please send your questions ASAP to midge@darlinggroup.co.nz.
URL:https://justavocados.co.nz/event/webinar-season-update-2/
ORGANIZER;CN="Midge Munro":MAILTO:midge@darlinggroup.co.nz
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240812T130000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240812T143000
DTSTAMP:20260423T110849
CREATED:20240728T220000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240804T220121Z
UID:10000060-1723467600-1723473000@justavocados.co.nz
SUMMARY:WORKSHOP: Improving soil function and productivity
DESCRIPTION:Venue: McKinney Room\, Pātuki Manawa Digital Hub\, 21 Main Road Katikati.\nParking: Katikati Main Road or Talisman Drive carpark. \nPlease join us and our guest speaker Dave Whittaker from Southern Humates as we delve into the topic of unlocking the potential in your orchard’s soil to increase the performance of your avocados trees. \nKyra Fielden will also share information on non-chemical weed control. \n\nRegister for this event by emailing communications@darlinggroup.co.nz\nA video will also be available on Thrive at a later date.\nTea and coffee will be provided.
URL:https://justavocados.co.nz/event/workshop-soil-health-and-productivity/
LOCATION:Katikati Digital Hub\, Mc Kinney Room\, 21 Main Road\, Katikati\, 3129\, New Zealand
ORGANIZER;CN="Just Avocados":MAILTO:hello@darlinggroup.co.nz
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240902T103000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240902T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T110849
CREATED:20240825T221648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240827T015509Z
UID:10000062-1725273000-1725278400@justavocados.co.nz
SUMMARY:WORKSHOP: Pollination in avocados and biodiversity
DESCRIPTION:Join the Just Avocados team along with our guest speaker Dr David Pattemore\, ecologist and pollination biologist for Plant and Food research and Auckland University. David’s extensive experience and knowledge will provide an open platform for questions and conversation. Put your curiosity hat on and bring your own orchard observations for a deep dive into the world of pollination through David’s eyes. \nThank you to Tom\, Grant and Allan King who have allowed us to get together on their orchard for this session. \nhttps://www.plantandfood.com/en-nz/staff/david-pattemore \n“My research focuses on understanding the dynamics of pollination systems by integrating across the diverse fields of floral biology\, pollinator biology and behaviour\, and ecology. I have primarily worked in crop systems such as avocado\, kiwifruit\, and stonefruit\, working on research questions to deliver benefits to crop industries and beekeepers.” \nRegister by emailing communications@darlinggroup.co.nz \nThis workshop will be recorded and available on Thrive at a later date.
URL:https://justavocados.co.nz/event/workshop-pollination-in-avocados-and-biodiversity/
LOCATION:207 Hot Springs Road\, Katikati\, 207 Hot Springs Road\, Katikati\, Bay of Plenty\, New Zealand
ORGANIZER;CN="Just Avocados":MAILTO:hello@darlinggroup.co.nz
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241009T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241009T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T110849
CREATED:20241001T014340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T014340Z
UID:10000063-1728468000-1728471600@justavocados.co.nz
SUMMARY:WEBINAR: 2024-25 avocado export season update
DESCRIPTION:Join the Darling Group marketing team for an update on the 2024-25 avocado export season and a discussion of what’s to come. \nWe will cover: \n\nExport markets\nLogistics\nPlan for the remainder of the season\nPool results forecast\n\n…and a Q&A session to cover off your queries. \nRegister at the link below.
URL:https://justavocados.co.nz/event/webinar-2024-25-avocado-export-season-update/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241202T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241202T113000
DTSTAMP:20260423T110849
CREATED:20241107T040255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241112T223713Z
UID:10000064-1733133600-1733139000@justavocados.co.nz
SUMMARY:GLOBALG.A.P. Continuous Improvement Workshop
DESCRIPTION:We are running another workshop on continuous improvement which is a compulsory element for GLOBALG.A.P. version 6 coming into play from 1 January 2025. \nThis workshop will largely be a repeat of the previous sessions but will build on those with some further updates and simplification to our documentation and sharing of practical examples. \nThis workshop will help you understand what you need to do to complete this section of the audit. \nPlease RSVP to Kyra ASAP.
URL:https://justavocados.co.nz/event/globalg-a-p-continuous-improvement-workshop/
LOCATION:Papamoa Community Centre\, 4/34 Gravatt Road\, Papamoa Beach\, Bay of Plenty\, New Zealand
ORGANIZER;CN="Kyra Fielden":MAILTO:kyra@justavocados.co.nz
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241218T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241218T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T110849
CREATED:20241204T201145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241204T201230Z
UID:10000065-1734516000-1734519600@justavocados.co.nz
SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Darling Group export market update
DESCRIPTION:Join the Darling Group marketing team for an update on the 2024-25 avocado export season and a discussion of what’s to come. \nMost of the time in this webinar will be allocated to covering off your questions in a Q&A session so please come with a list. \nIf you have any topics or questions that you would like us to prepare information on to present or other questions you want to ensure we cover – please send them to midge@darlinggroup.co.nz by 10 December. \nRegister at the link below.
URL:https://justavocados.co.nz/event/webinar-2024-25-avocado-export-season-update-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250224T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250224T113000
DTSTAMP:20260423T110850
CREATED:20250213T002318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T002318Z
UID:10000067-1740391200-1740396600@justavocados.co.nz
SUMMARY:GLOBALG.A.P. Continuous Improvement Workshop
DESCRIPTION:We are running another workshop on continuous improvement which is a compulsory element for GLOBALG.A.P. version 6 which is current now as of 1 January 2025. \nThis workshop will largely be a repeat of the previous sessions but will build on those with some further updates and simplification to our documentation and sharing of practical examples. \nThis workshop will help you understand what you need to do to complete this section of the audit. \nPlease RSVP to Midge ASAP
URL:https://justavocados.co.nz/event/globalg-a-p-continuous-improvement-workshop-2/
LOCATION:The Centre\, Mckinney Room\, 21 Main Road\, Katikati\, New Zealand
ORGANIZER;CN="Midge Munro":MAILTO:midge@darlinggroup.co.nz
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250226T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250226T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T110850
CREATED:20250128T223305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T232950Z
UID:10000066-1740564000-1740567600@justavocados.co.nz
SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Darling Group export market update
DESCRIPTION:Join the Darling Group marketing team for an update on the 2024-25 avocado export season and plans for 2025-26. \nMost of the time in this webinar will be allocated to covering off your questions in a Q&A session so please come with a list. \nIf you have any topics or questions that you would like us to prepare information on to present or other questions you want to ensure we cover – please send them to midge@darlinggroup.co.nz by 19 February. \nRegister at the link below.
URL:https://justavocados.co.nz/event/webinar-darling-group-export-market-update/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250410T160000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250410T180000
DTSTAMP:20260423T110850
CREATED:20250217T003900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T034959Z
UID:10000069-1744300800-1744308000@justavocados.co.nz
SUMMARY:Meeting: 2024-25 season review and 2025-26 preview (Mount Maunganui + Livestream)
DESCRIPTION:Join the Just Avocados and Darling Group teams to take a deep dive into the outcomes and activity in the 2024-25 season and discuss the forecast for the coming season. \nPLEASE NOTE RSVPs for this event closed 5pm\, 27 March and we are at capacity for the venue and licencing. Please register at the link below to watch this event over a livestream. \nhttps://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/ac1dba2c-ca4c-48ba-805b-42adb27385a0@88d4ddc1-5fab-4f50-86c5-9c674a889347 \n 
URL:https://justavocados.co.nz/event/meeting-2024-25-season-review-and-2025-26-preview-mount-maunganui/
LOCATION:Club Mount Maunganui\, 45 Kawaka Street\, Mount Maunganui\, Bay of Plenty\, 3116\, New Zealand
ORGANIZER;CN="Midge Munro":MAILTO:midge@darlinggroup.co.nz
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250501T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250501T113000
DTSTAMP:20260423T110850
CREATED:20250428T025628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T025628Z
UID:10000070-1746093600-1746099000@justavocados.co.nz
SUMMARY:Just Avocados workshop - Fertiliser\, pruning\, and orchard testing with Hill Labs.
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Gordon MacLeod and Jane Watson-Baker where we will discuss basic fertiliser applications and pruning large trees while maintaining production. We will also have Sheena and Caroline from Hill Labs who will cover soil and leaf testing. You will gain a better understand of what happens to your samples when they go to the lab. Topics they will cover are: \n\nResidue testing\nHeavy metal testing\nWater testing\nSoil and leaf testing\nPhosphate and Cadmium correlation and testing the soil.\nCarbon:Nitrogen and organic matter profile testing\, to track soil health changes\n\nLight refreshments will be available. \nThis session will be recorded and available on Thrive.
URL:https://justavocados.co.nz/event/just-avocados-workshop-fertiliser-pruning-and-orchard-testing-with-hill-labs/
LOCATION:Gordon MacLeod and Jane Watson-Baker\, 5 Waiau Road\, Athenree\, Bay of Plenty\, 3177\, New Zealand
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250702T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250702T113000
DTSTAMP:20260423T110850
CREATED:20250624T232529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T232746Z
UID:10000071-1751450400-1751455800@justavocados.co.nz
SUMMARY:Just Avocados workshop - Fruit size\, harvest efficiency\, and Uretara Orchard update.
DESCRIPTION:Join the team from Avoworks for an update on Uretara Orchard and how they achieve cost savings without impacting yield. \n\nCameron Byrom will talk harvest efficiency and reducing harvest costs.\nNathan Darling will present a fruit sizing chart and a discussion on the cost benefit of fruit thinning.\nThere will be an opportunity for an orchard walk at the end.\n\nWe will start at 10:00am sharp so please arrive at 9:45am for orchard sign in. \nPlease note – Henry Road is off Busby Road. \nAllow 90 mins for this session. \nTake extra caution when crossing the river ford in the driveway. \nPlease register your attendance by emailing hello@darlinggroup.co.nz. \nThis workshop will be recorded and available on Thrive as soon as possible following the session.
URL:https://justavocados.co.nz/event/just-avocados-workshop-fruit-size-harvest-efficiency-and-uretara-orchard-update/
LOCATION:Uretara Orchard\, 189 Henry Road\, Katikati\, Bay of Plenty\, New Zealand
ORGANIZER;CN="Just Avocados":MAILTO:hello@darlinggroup.co.nz
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251009T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251009T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T110850
CREATED:20250926T025227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T025937Z
UID:10000072-1760004000-1760007600@justavocados.co.nz
SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Darling Group export market update
DESCRIPTION:Join the Darling Group marketing team for an update on the 2025-26 NZ avocado export season. \nMost of the time in this webinar will be allocated to covering off your questions in a Q&A session so please come with a list. \nIf you have any topics or questions that you would like us to prepare information on to present or other questions you want to ensure we cover – please send them to midge@darlinggroup.co.nz by 29th September.
URL:https://justavocados.co.nz/event/webinar-darling-group-export-market-update-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251029T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251029T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T110850
CREATED:20251015T034641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T034641Z
UID:10000074-1761732000-1761735600@justavocados.co.nz
SUMMARY:WORKSHOP - High density planting and light interception
DESCRIPTION:Hosts: Moutere Farm – Kobus and Karin du Plessis\nTime: 10.00am – 11.00am\nDate: Wednesday 29th October\nLocation: 268 Woodland Road\, Katikati\nRSVP: By 21 October to kyra@justavocados.co.nz \nJoin us at Kobus and Karin’s Moutere Farm Orchard to talk about high density planting and light interception. This is a great opportunity to learn\, share ideas\, and see practical solutions in action. This workshop will be recorded and available on Thrive as soon as possible following the session.
URL:https://justavocados.co.nz/event/workshop-high-density-planting-and-light-interception/
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251119T073000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251119T143000
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SUMMARY:COURSE - First aid course for growers
DESCRIPTION:Time: 7:30am – 2:30pm\nDate: Wednesday 19th November 2025\nLocation: provided upon registration\nRSVP: by 21 October to hello@darlinggroup.co.nz  \nCourse details:  \n\nCourse Type: Non–unit standard training contextualised to your workplace\nCost: $140+gst per person for up to 12\, $100 per person thereafter\n\nIncludes: Certificates\, participant books\, and handouts over a 6 – 6.5hr time frame\n\n\n\n\nOptional Qualification: NZQA Unit Standards 6401 and 6402 available upon request\n\nAdditional cost: $50 per person\nAdditional time: 1 hour for assessment paperwork\nGovernment ID requirement: Passport or birth certificate only (driver’s licences cannot be accepted)\nLunch: Please bring your own lunch\, tea and coffee will be provided.\n\n\n\nPlease register your attendance by emailing hello@darlinggroup.co.nz
URL:https://justavocados.co.nz/event/course-first-aid-course-for-growers/
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251215T143000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251215T153000
DTSTAMP:20260423T110850
CREATED:20251203T025514Z
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Darling Group export and domestic market update
DESCRIPTION:Join the Darling Group team for a brief export and domestic market update. \nMost of the time in this webinar will be allocated to covering off your questions in a Q&A session. \nIf you have any topics or questions that you would like us to prepare information on to present\, please send them to hello@darlinggroup.co.nz 10 December.
URL:https://justavocados.co.nz/event/webinar-darling-group-export-and-local-market-update/
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260331T150000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260331T180000
DTSTAMP:20260423T110850
CREATED:20260303T214619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T214619Z
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SUMMARY:Meeting: 2025-26 season review and 2026-27 preview (Katikati + Livestream)
DESCRIPTION:Join the Just Avocados and Darling Group teams to take a deep dive into the outcomes and activity in the 2025-26 season and discuss the forecast for the coming season. There will also be plenty of social time to catch up with individual team members and other growers. \nDate: Tuesday 31 March 2026\nEvent location: Fairview Golf Club\, 34 Sharp Road\, Katikati\nTime: 3pm – 6pm\nRSVP by Monday 16 March 4:00pm to samantha@darlinggroup.co.nz  \nThis meeting will also be livestreamed and recorded – the registration link will be shared soon. 
URL:https://justavocados.co.nz/event/meeting-2025-26-season-review-and-2026-27-preview-katikati-livestream/
LOCATION:Fairview Golf Club\, 34 Sharp Road\, Katikati\, Bay of Plenty\, 3178\, New Zealand
ORGANIZER;CN="Samantha Leuthart-Tomlinson":MAILTO:samantha@darlinggroup.co.nz
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260429T150000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260429T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T110850
CREATED:20260413T230932Z
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SUMMARY:DISCUCSSION - Pruning management
DESCRIPTION:Hosts: Anton and Chloe Herselman \nTime: 3.00pm – 5:00pm\nDate: Wednesday 29th April (Alternate date weather dependent Friday 1st May) \nLocation: Timon Drive off Wharawhara Road\, Katikati\nRSVP by 27th April to kyra@justavocados.co.nz   \nJoin us at Anton and Chloe Herselman’s to join a practical orchard discussion focused on pruning management.  \nThis will be a mobile\, in orchard conversation across several blocks\, showcasing a range of tree ages\, spacings\, and management histories. The orchards are located in a high wind environment and have undergone extensive pruning\, providing strong real-world examples of what has worked well and what still needs refinement. \nDiscussion topics will include managing tree height to improve fruit quality\, picking efficiency\, and spray coverage\, maintaining productive wood while balancing canopy renewal for sustainable long term yields\, nutrient balance with a particular focus on managing nitrogen to support growth without compromising fruit set or quality\, and thrip control\, including why it is becoming more challenging and how to approach it economically. \n 
URL:https://justavocados.co.nz/event/discucssion-pruning-management/
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