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A kiwifruit orchard in the North Island of New Zealand. Kiwifruit or kiwi is a major horticultural export earner for New Zealand. New Zealand developed the first commercially viable kiwifruit and developed export markets, creating the demand for the fruit that exists today.
28 kwi 2024 · New Zealand primarily grows two main types of kiwi fruit: the fuzzy kiwi (Actinidia deliciosa) and the golden kiwi (Actinidia chinensis). The fuzzy kiwi, with its brown, fuzzy skin and vibrant green flesh speckled with tiny black seeds, is the most commonly known variety.
Visit a working kiwifruit orchard to learn why the Coastal Bay of Plenty is the perfect place to grow kiwifruit, and explore some of the best walks and waterfalls in the region.
Kiwifruit have been grown in New Zealand since the early 1900s – the first seeds were brought from China by a visiting school headmistress. She couldn’t have guessed how popular the unassuming-looking berry was to become.
Growing kiwifruit Location. In New Zealand in 2022, 14,700 hectares was planted in kiwifruit. By far the greatest concentration of orchards was in Bay of Plenty, especially near Te Puke. There were smaller concentrations in the Northland, Auckland, Gisborne and Nelson regions. Growing requirements
Location. In New Zealand in 2022, 14,700 hectares was planted in kiwifruit. By far the greatest concentration of orchards was in Bay of Plenty, especially near Te Puke. There were smaller concentrations in the Northland, Auckland, Gisborne and Nelson regions. Growing requirements
New Zealand grew more than 11,600 hectares of kiwifruit in 2018. Bay of Plenty is the largest growing region with around 80% of the area planted. Northland, Auckland, Tasman-Nelson and Waikato have around 3.5% - 5% each.