Gisborne hosted the inaugural Citrus New Zealand Awards dinner, with more than 140 growers, industry representatives, and guests attending to acknowledge sector achievements. It was inspiring to see growers, industry partners, and supporters come together in Gisborne to applaud the incredible achievements of our industry peers." Guests and participationAttendees included National MP Dana Kirkpatrick, Gisborne Mayor Rehette Stoltz, and Horticulture New Zealand Chair Bernardine Guilleux. They joined growers and sector partners in acknowledging the award recipients and industry contributions. The awards dinner was the first event of its kind for Citrus New Zealand, designed to highlight performance, innovation, and long-term service across the sector.