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NCC meeting

Papers for consideration need to be submitted to ofarmnz@gmail.com TEN working days before the meeting. The agenda will be sent to participants ONE week before

Garlic Growing Workshop (& Farm Fundraiser)

Lux Organics 21 Kingsley Drive, Ngongotaha, Rotorua

Spend 1.5 hours with experienced organic grower Jenny Lux going through garden bed preparation, spacing, fertilisation and crop care, so you can have your best shot at growing decent garlic for year round supply. We know that in the last few years it has become increasingly difficult to grow good garlic with the widespread abundance […]

$80

NCC meeting cancelled

The decision was taken at the April NCC meeting to change the frequency of meetings to every two months. This meeting will therefore not take place. Papers for consideration need to be submitted to ofarmnz@gmail.com TEN working days before the meeting. The agenda will be sent to participants ONE week before

WEBINAR: OFNZ Brief on Proposed MPI Organic Standard

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The OFNZ Working Group has considered the proposed MPI standard and will be hosting a webinar to discuss our findings and listen to yours. You are invited to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: OFNZ Brief on Proposed MPI Organic Standard Time: May 9, 2023 07:30 PM Auckland, Wellington Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8903... Meeting ID: 890 […]

Call for nominations for North Island representation to the NCC

OFNZ Admin , New Zealand

As per 14.1 of the Constitution voting is required for the election of a member to represent a Regional Body. This year it is the turn of the North Island regions. Nominations are now open and forms can be downloaded from the website https://www.organicfarm.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/North-Island-Nomination-form-2023.pdf Email completed forms to ofarmnz@gmail.com The last day for North Island […]

WEBINAR: Defining GMO for our Organic National Standard

The OFNZ Regulation Working Group is currently working on the proposed MPI National Organic Standard and will be hosting a webinar to discuss the definition of GMO. Wednesday 31 May 7.30pm – 8.30pm Special Guests: Professor Jack Heinemann (University of Canterbury) and Stephanie Howard (Sustainability Council) Claire Bleakley (Organic Farm New Zealand) You are invited […]

NCC meeting

Papers for consideration need to be submitted to ofarmnz@gmail.com TEN working days before the meeting. The agenda will be sent to participants ONE week before

NCC meeting

Papers for consideration need to be submitted to ofarmnz@gmail.com TEN working days before the meeting. The agenda will be sent to participants ONE week before

AGM

The Annual General Meeting of OFNZ is online, register here. AGM Draft agenda 1pm to 3.30 1. Minutes of the previous Annual General Meeting 2. National Coordinating Committee’s report 3. Budget 4. Set Certification fees for producer members for the next year. 5. Announce results of North Island NCC Representative/ confidence votes/ elections 6. Any […]

Feedback on OFNZ Constitution Survey

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Please join us for a discussion on the outcomes of the OFNZ Constitution Survey, and the proposed recommendations moving forward. Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89641920383?pwd=Rnk5MTNLZnZmckdENEZUZ3ROR0UwQT09 Meeting ID: 896 4192 0383 Password: 378188

Members are welcome to attend an NCC meeting. Please complete and return this confidentiality agreement at least THREE days before the meeting so we can arrange to send you the agenda and link. Form to be emailed to ofarmnz@gmail.com