Horticulture NZ

Leanne is a Senior Environmental Policy Advisor with Horticulture NZ. Leanne has regional oversight of a number of regions, including Auckland and Waikato.

Leanne has a blended background. She was Managing Director for 10 years of Thymebank, a commercial hydroponic salad and herb operation in Marlborough. Through this time she was a Director on Vegetables NZ Inc. Prior to this she has held roles in policy and development in primary health and local government.

Leanne is based in the Manawatū where she lives with her fiance and 2 children.

Pukekohe Vegetable Growers Association

Kirit is the former president of the PVGA and a commercial grower, owning and operating a multigenerational commercial vegetable production business in Pukekohe, NML Produce. The main crops grown are potatoes, onions, butternut squash and leeks.

Kirit was one of three PVGA representatives that participated in the multi-year Pukekohe ICMP process. Through this he has developed close relationships with other representatives.

Kirit is currently the grower representative on the New Zealand GAP Board and active member of the PVGA.

Ngati Tamaoho

Edith is an Environmental Manager.