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Sampling and testing

Monitor your vines regularly, noting any suspicious symptoms.

If suspicious symptoms are found follow the process in the KVH information sheet on Psa-V sample collection and testing.

Fill in a lab submission form and send your sample to Hill Laboratories for testing (they carry out routine Psa testing weekly on a Wednesday only).

KVH pays for lab testing from the South Island, and “Not Detected” orchards in the North Island. Other testing may be approved by KVH on a case-by-case basis.

Once a KPIN has been confirmed Psa-V positive on any variety KVH will not pay for any further testing on that KPIN. Growers wishing to test other varieties on the same KPIN must pay for further testing themselves.


Results

All lab results are sent to KVH, who upon receipt will notify the grower or relevant pack-house. If the result is ‘not detected’ growers should continue routine monitoring of their orchard and remain alert for any Psa-V symptoms.

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LATEST NEWS

03 Jul 2025

Support for Tasman growers

We acknowledge the resilience of our Tasman growers in the face of recent severe rain and flooding. While the most significant impacts have so far been contained to a few specific areas, there has been notable water damage to assets, including essential machinery and outbuildings. Overall, vine health is expected to recover in the short term however the situation continues to evolve with more rain forecast today. Although this event has not met the criteria for a formal industry emergency response management (ERM) activation, we’re in touch with the community behind the scenes, closely monitoring the situation, and will adjust our level of response if necessary – the industry’s priority is making sure every grower is supported.

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03 Jul 2025

Dates to remember

Friday 4 July (tomorrow): KVH Director nominations close The KVH Board is calling for nominations for a grower director for a term of three years. Dermott Malley is retiring by rotation and seeking re-election this year. Nomination forms and more here. Wednesday 21 August: The KVH AGM All are welcome. Grower voting information will be emailed soon. Special guest Mike Inglis, Northern Commissioner at the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) will join us to speak about recent fruit fly responses. More here. Tuesday 15 – Wednesday 16 July: B3 conference This year’s Better Border Biosecurity (B3) conference brings the science and research community together to celebrate 20 years of collaboration - you can register here. KVH will be attending and we’ll share what we see and hear in a future Bulletin.

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03 Jul 2025

Grower roadshows: we’re coming to you

You’re invited to join NZKGI and KVH roadshows in all growing regions to hear about our latest priorities and activities. Hosted by Chief Executives Colin Bond (NZKGI) and Leanne Stewart (KVH), these presentations will cover various aspects - NZKGI will present on their Maturity Clearance and Commercial Incentives reviews as well as their upcoming Kiwifruit Industry Performance report. There will also be updates on water and labour. Likewise, KVH will provide an overview of our current priorities including the importance of being prepared for responses by having an on-orchard biosecurity plan in place, the latest emerging biosecurity threats, recent biosecurity innovation projects and the work we’ve been doing to prepare for other emergencies that impact the kiwifruit industry, such as cyclones and volcanic eruptions. We encourage you to join us, participate, and share your thoughts and ask questions. Look out for an email from NZKGI or KVH with details of the roadshow schedule, also available to view here so you can save the date now. For any questions, feel free to contact KVH at 0800 665 825.

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