BioGro NZ

Farmers in the Deep South - come along to this event next Thursday 2 July, and take the next step to a more sustainable future!

🗓️ WHEN: Thursday 2 July 2026, 11am
🌏 WHERE: The Crescent Bar and Grill, Kaitangata, South Otago
❓ WHAT: Join local farmers, industry experts and support partners to hear about transitioning to organics. Light lunch included, followed by a farm walk.
👉 RSVP: [email protected]

A very warm welcome to BioGro's new General Manager, Tania Thomas.

"The board of BioGro NZ is delighted to have appointed Tania to the role of General Manager, taking over from Ashley Smout who will be joining our board," said board chair Peter Harris. "Tania joins us with a fabulous toolkit of skills and experience that will benefit BioGro and the team."

Ms Thomas brings over three decades of experience across the primary industries, FMCG, retail and membership organisations.

In addition, she says: "Having grown up on Stewart Island, I have a deep connection to the organic sector and an appreciation for the people, processes and environments that underpin it.

"I’m focused on supporting the integrity and credibility of BioGro’s organic certification, while ensuring we continue to evolve to meet the needs of a growing and increasingly complex sector. This includes developing strategies to strengthen and develop our programmes, build trust in the BioGro mark, enhance the experience for our licensees and maintain our position as a respected voice in organics, both in New Zealand and internationally.

"I’m really looking forward to connecting with licensees, partners and the wider sector and working together to support the continued growth and success of organics."

https://www.biogro.co.nz/blog/new-gm-appointed-at-biogro/