Making it easier to grow vegetables critical for New Zealand - HortNZ
New Zealand’s ability to provide fresh, healthy vegetables for future generations is at risk unless the Government makes growing them a permitted activity.
“Without urgent changes in resource management reform, we risk losing a significant portion of our homegrown food supply by 2030,” says Michelle Sands, Horticulture New Zealand (HortNZ) general manager strategy and policy.
“Our country’s food security and access to fresh, nutritious vegetables are on the line. Without immediate action, the risk of shortages and rising prices will become a harsh reality for Kiwi families.
