WHO IS NZCGI?

NZCGI is the national citrus growers' organisation.  It operates to promote citrus grower interests, and the sustainable growth and profitability of the New Zealand citrus industry. It acts as a forum for the exchange of information and the discussion of issues that are relevant to the industry.

The organisation consists of the umbrella NZCGI executive with three distinct product group committees.  These are:

• mandarins;
• lemons, limes, and grapefruit;
• oranges and tangelos.

The product groups focus on issues relevant to their sector and their members. Specific and generic issues are discussed and may be forwarded to NZCGI where necessary. Each product group is financially independent and can fund projects that will produce the most benefit to its members.  These projects may be undertaken independently of, or in conjunction with, other product groups. 

Product groups are run by experienced and committed people, who are focused on making the industry work.   Each major sector and growing region, as well as growers and marketers, are represented in the product groups of NZCGI.  Every three years, NZCGI member growers elect their product group representatives, and each product group's chairperson serves as an executive officer on the NZCGI Executive Committee.  NZCGI has a direct link to the NZ Fruitgrowers Federation via a director on the Executive Committee. Technical and research issues are covered by specialists who also sit on the Executive.

NZCGI and the product groups represent members on many different levels - some more visible than others. NZCGI is involved in a wide range of work for the betterment of the citrus industry - click here for more information.