The New Zealand Government has released a consultation document supporting the Kiwifruit Industry Strategy Project (KISP), with industry stakeholders again being invited to consider alternatives to a series of key recommendations.
Doug Brown, chairman of regulatory body NZKGI, said the government consultation process is another step towards the implementation of the KISP proposals, which the majority of kiwifruit growers overwhelmingly supported during a referendum last year.
“We are very pleased the government has included all of the Kiwifruit Industry Strategy Project’s recommended options in their consultation document,” Brown said. “I encourage all kiwifruit growers to read through the document and submit their feedback through the consultation process.
“NZKGI will present a submission on behalf of New Zealand kiwifruit growers and this will be available to growers once finalised.”
Two-thirds of New Zealand growers voted during the KISP referendum with 91 per cent supporting the ten propositions outlined, which relate to the ownership, control and general structure of the industry.
