REGIONAL EVENTS AND WORKSHOPS

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 just starting, they’re here to connect you with valuable resources, insights, and each other.

Here’s how your Regional Coordinators can help you:

1. Regional Catch-Ups

Our Coordinators will be organising informal, friendly gatherings in each region, providing a relaxed space for everyone to share experiences, ideas, and challenges. All members are encouraged to join, and these events are open to anyone across regions.

2. Encouraging Growth and Learning

Regional Catch-Ups are the perfect opportunity to network and learn from each other’s successes, challenges, and insights. Our goal is to foster a space that encourages everyone – whether you’re growing your first truffle or your hundredth – to thrive.

3. Your Voice to the Executive Team

Coordinators play an essential role in bringing forward ideas, concerns, and feedback from growers in their regions. This helps us ensure that the NZ Truffle Association remains responsive to your needs and aligned with what’s happening on the ground.

Regional Coordinators

We’re here to help you make the most of your truffle-growing journey and are thrilled to see the wonderful work and connections that will grow from these regional initiatives. Reach out to your regions coordinator, join the catch-ups, and let’s keep building a supportive and thriving truffle-growing community together. Find the coordinator for your region here.

Scheduled Regional Meetings

DateRegionContactContact EmailMeeting Details
7 September 2025 @ 11 amWellington/Kapiti/HorowhenuKonrad Hicksonborchii.nz@gmail.comMeeting took place at Passo Pizza Pasta Caffe', 159 Kapiti Road, Paraparaumu.

Contact Konrad for more details.
15 November 2025TaranakiDan and Kylie Zinslikylie.zinsli@gmail.comFace to face event took place in Taranaki.

Contact Kylie if you would like to attend the next one.
10 - 12 October 20252025 Annual Conference
Rotorua
More details coming soon.The Arawa Park Hotel, Fenton Street, Rotorua.

Karen Drummond is the Regional Officer and can be contacted via email on  regions@nztruffles.org.nz

In addition, the Association holds annual conferences and workshops to support a common understanding of key topics central to the future truffle industry, such as truffle quality.

For information on workshops, contact admin@nztruffles.org.nz