The New Zealand Government has appointed Mike Butterick MP as Associate Minister of Agriculture - Organics, a dedicated ministerial role for the organic sector and, as far as Organics Aotearoa New Zealand (OANZ) is aware, a world first. No other country currently has a minister with a dedicated organic portfolio at the national government level.

The Organic Products and Production Act 2023 brings cost recovery from mid-2026. Here's what Aotearoa New Zealand organic operators can do this quarter to be ready.

There is real momentum building in the organic dairy sector, and for South Island farmers, a significant opportunity has arrived. Fonterra has announced its intention to expand organic milk collection to the South Island for the first time, with plans targeting the 2028-29 season. A formal board decision is expected later this month. But whether that expansion proceeds depends on one thing: farmer commitment.

Webinar Alert: What can New Zealand learn from Europe's organic policy journey? Join international expert Professor Nic Lampkin and OANZ economist Alistair Schorn to discuss what it takes to grow an organic sector.

Organic Week runs from 1 to 10 May 2026, and this year the Soil and Health Association NZ has pulled together a wonderful programme of events to mark it. Take a look at what’s on and join us in celebrating organics and a thriving natural world.

Join us as we reflect on the past, present and future of the fight for a GE-Free Future.

Organic milk prices are at record highs, and farmers across Aotearoa are taking notice. But what does transition actually involve? Join us live as three organic farmers share the honest story of what it takes to move to certified organic production, the hard lessons, the wins, and everything in between.

Join us for a conversation with emerging voices from across the organic and regenerative sector as they share their experiences, challenges, and ambitions for agriculture beyond conventional systems.

Join Matt Scarf, 2024 Kellogg Scholar, to learn what a GE policy change means for organic farmers, exports, and NZ’s food integrity.

2025 was one of the most challenging and consequential years in OANZ’s history. It was a year of defence and disruption, but also one of leadership, evidence-based advocacy, and renewed direction for the organic sector in Aotearoa New Zealand.