The Young Grower of the Year competition is an annual event, run by Horticulture New Zealand, designed to recognise and celebrate our most talented young growers. The competition highlights the skills, knowledge, and leadership potential of our next generation, ensuring the industry remains strong and sustainable.
This year the Young Grower of the Year national final is being held in Cromwell, 27-28 August.
The winners of each of the regional Young Grower of the Year competitions will contest a range of modules and challenges hoping to be crowned the New Zealand Young Grower of the Year.
Prior to the national final there are a series of young grower regional competitions. Dates for the regional events are listed below.
- Pukekohe – Friday, 15 May
- Central Otago – Friday, 22 May
- Gisborne – Thursday, 11 June
- Hawke’s Bay – Thursday, 18 June and Friday, 19 June
- Bay of Plenty – Friday, 19 June
- Nelson – Friday,19 June
- Canterbury – 25 June
Young Grower of the Year finalists at the national final in 2025.
For more information on the regional competitions click here.
