Kiwifruit Vine Health

About Kiwifruit Vine Health

Kiwifruit Vine Health (KVH) is a New Zealand biosecurity organisation dedicated to keeping unwanted pests and diseases out of kiwifruit orchards, and making plans for what would happen if they got here. The KVH Snapshot makes it easy for growers, post-harvest industries, nurseries, contractors, government and anyone else interested in how we protect New Zealand's industry from biosecurity threats, to keep up-to-date with news and events.

Publisher

Kiwifruit Vine Health

Category

government

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

18 Feb 2018

Latest episode

8 Jun 2026

Latest episodes

27 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   8 Jun 2026

   Snapshot - KVH levy proposal provides ongoing biosecurity protection

   We speak with KVH Chief Executive about the importance of ongoing biosecurity protection, through strong preparedness. Grower feedback on a proposed levy increase is sought, before AGM voting processes begin in late July. The KVH AGM takes place 20 August 2026.

2. 

   13 Jan 2026

   Keeping the yellow-legged hornet out of the kiwifruit industry

   We speak with well-known kiwifruit grower and apiarist RIchard Klaus about the yellow-legged hornet response in Auckland and what we can all do stop its spread and limit impacts to the kiwifruit industry.

3. 

   18 Sept 2025

   Snapshot - Grower services in action: a chat with Bridgette at Birchwood

   In this episode of Snapshot, Lisa chats with Bridgette from Grower Services at Birchwood. With years of experience supporting kiwifruit growers, Bridgette shares what she loves about the industry and her role as a biosecurity champion. From fruit fly and myrtle rust responses to Covid-19 logistics and search and rescue operations, Bridgette’s story is one of dedication, resilience, and passion for horticulture.

Who has been a guest on Kiwifruit Vine Health

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Ryan
• Mike Montgomery
• KVH Biosecurity Manager
• Stu Hutchings
• Tomasso De Gregorio

Podcast Authority Score: 1 / 100

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Quality

2

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

0

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Guest appearances

Books guests

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