Entries by Karen Drummond
Become a New Member
Welcome to the opportunity to help grow the NZ Truffle industry by joining the NZ Truffle Association. Click on this Magic Link to go to a membership page. Click on the
Regional Coordinators Update
We’re excited to announce your Regional Coordinators, who are here to support you, connect you with fellow growers, and strengthen our truffle-growing community throughout New Zealand. Your Regional Coordinators play an essential role, from arranging regional meet-ups to sharing ideas and feedback meeting suggestions with the association’s executive team. Whether you’re a seasoned grower or […]
2025 NZTA Conference
NZ Truffle Association Conference 2025 – Rotorua We are delighted to announce the NZ Truffle Association Conference 2025, taking place at the Arawa Park Hotel, Rotorua, from Friday 10 to Sunday 12 October 2025. This year’s conference promises to be a stand-out event for truffle growers, researchers, and enthusiasts across New Zealand. With a mix […]
Ohiwa Black Diamonds on Whakaata Māori on Māori TV.
Monday 25th March at 19:30, Ohiwa Black Diamonds will have their story aired about their truffle journey on Whakaata Māori on Māori TV.
A NZ Food Story – Black Quail Estate
Ben Bayly, A NZ Food Story, visited Rod and Mirani at their Black Quail Estate in Otago. Have a sneak peek of their truffiere, and their truffle dog working to locate lots of Tuber melanosporum. Those attending the conference this year will visit this wonderful part of the Otago, and meet Rod and Mirani and […]
Hyundai Country Calendar – Sunday 25th Sep
This weekend, a retired couple took a punt growing truffles on their Te Puke block, and are now busy producing, selling and showcasing their nuggets of black gold! This episode is available to view on TVNZ OnDemand – Hyundai Country Calendar – Season 2022, Episode 30.
Digging up the Best in Bay of Plenty
Nourish magazine wrote a great article of the truffières in Eastern Bay of Plenty. Read more within this article by opening this article and clicking here
Ohiwa Black Diamonds on Seven Sharp
Meet the Eastern Bay of Plenty couple, Annette and Matiu, who are opening up the doors on a secretive industry to share their delicacy with the world. Watch Seven Sharp here
Motueka Truffles
George Wilkinson (former president of NZTA) featured on TVNZ’s Country Calendar show. George harvests world-renowned Tuber melanosporum truffles at his Nelson truffière enjoying his off-grid lifestyle, and sells the sought-after fungi direct to chefs in Wellington and Auckland. The Episode is available to view on TVNZ Now – Hyundai Country Calendar – Season 2021, Episode 32
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