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Kōrero: Farming in the economy

Kiwifruit vines

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Kiwifruit vines

These vines are laden with kiwifruit. New Zealand’s kiwifruit industry has grown spectacularly since the 1970s. Researchers have developed new fruit varieties and improved growing techniques. Although New Zealand kiwifruit producers now have to compete with growers from South America and parts of Europe, the industry continues to expand.

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Te Ara - The Encyclopedia of New Zealand

by Shirley Williams

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Robert Peden, Farming in the economy – Horticulture and viticulture, Te Ara – the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, https://teara.govt.nz/mi/photograph/17649/kiwifruit-vines (accessed 4 June 2026).

He kōrero nā Robert Peden, i tāngia i te 1 March 2009.