Hawke's Bay Young Fruit Grower of the Year

The Hawke's Bay Young Grower of the Year competition was held on Thursday 18 June and Friday 19 June 2026.

The 2026 Hawke's Bay Young Fruit Grower of the Year competition was open to commercial fruit growers from across the region. Contestants completed a variety of practical and theoretical challenges designed to test their horticultural knowledge, technical expertise, and communication skills. The competition highlighted the professionalism and capability of Hawke's Bay's young fruit growers while providing valuable networking opportunities. The event concluded with a Gala Dinner, where contestants presented speeches before the winner of the 2026 Hawke's Bay Young Fruit Grower of the Year was announced, celebrating excellence within the region's horticulture industry.