Last week’s Agritech Unleashed Auckland event highlighted the growing momentum in New Zealand’s agritech sector and the benefits of sharing practical experiences. AgriTech New Zealand has updated its brand and launched a new Member Hub, aiming to foster a confident and connected sector that can scale. The organization continues to serve as a central connector and advocate for the agritech ecosystem, working to reduce fragmentation, improve pathways to growth, and enhance the sector’s credibility with international partners, government, and investors. Through focused initiatives, AgriTech New Zealand promotes collaboration, supports market readiness, and contributes to long-term prosperity for primary industries and the broader economy. Further details about the Member Hub are available.
This approach is central to future plans, which involve connecting individuals, locations, and practices that are shaping the future of agritech in New Zealand. The Agritech Unleashed 2026 series will focus on translating local insights into broader impact, gathering regional experiences, and integrating these into national priorities and global opportunities.
Fieldays Innovation Awards – entries close this Friday! Companies with products, services, or solutions to showcase are encouraged to enter the Fieldays Innovation Awards by Friday. This event offers significant visibility at New Zealand’s largest agricultural gathering. Additionally, mark your calendar for Thursday, June 11, starting at 2 p.m., for a Global Agritech Connector event at Fieldays, co-hosted with the UK Agritech Centre. This event will bring together agritech professionals from around the world, with more details to be announced soon.
Overseas events – where are you going? AgriTech New Zealand is seeking to connect members attending overseas agritech events this year. If you plan to attend events such as the Biological Summit, FutureAG, World Agritech Summit London, Thrive Global Impact Summit, Fruit Logistica, or EvokeAG 2027, please complete a brief survey. This will help facilitate connections among members attending the same events, enabling them to share information, arrange meetings, and make early introductions.
KiwiNet Research Commercialisation Awards 2026 Entries are now open for the KiwiNet Research Commercialisation Awards, which celebrate New Zealand’s research, science, and innovation sector. The awards recognize individuals, teams, and innovations that translate research into global impact. The awards ceremony will take place on Thursday, October 8, in Auckland.
Highlights: Agritech Unleashed Auckland The 2026 Agritech Unleashed series began in Auckland last week, fostering discussions on accelerating scalable growth from New Zealand. The event included practical conversations on raising capital effectively and featured insights from founders and leaders who have navigated this process. More highlights are available.
AgriTech New Zealand invites members to share news or promote opportunities to continue building sector momentum.
Sincerely, Brendan O’Connell Chief Executive, AgriTechNZ Read full newsletter here: What scaling really takes + new member hub