Suruma Horticulture Ltd

22/03/2026

Great day supporting the Awakeri Top Schools event. Amazing celebration of their 40th year. Well done to all the kids for great effort across 5 events.
Here is a couple of pics of the Magic Carpet event that we Sponsored this year.
Looking forward to next year.
Awakeri Top School & Gala Day

14/03/2026

First day of our season started today.! Excellent day to get underway. Thanks to our local contractor Jarra Horticulture.

10/03/2026

We are Proud to be a part of a great community event.

12 DAYS TO GO!!
Today we welcome another new sponsor to our Awakeri Top school team. Our 2026 Magic Carpet games sponsor is Suruma Horticulture Ltd 🥝

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As trusted consultants to Kiwifruit and horticulture growers across the region, we offer expert advice and practical solutions to help your production and income thrive.

Whether you’re facing challenges with production, planning, or you just want experienced and trusted assistance to achieve the best results from your crop and land, we are here to help. We’re passionate about partnering with local growers and backing the next generation - celebrating community, innovation, and school spirit together with Awakeri whānau!

☎️ 021 245 1174
📧 [email protected]
💻 www.surumahort.com

18/02/2026

Pests can not only destroy your crop, but also create phytosanitary issues for export. We maintain vigilance and observation for pests of concern. In recent weeks we have observed an increase in Tropical army worm eggs and early stage caterpillars, prompting us to prepare an application of an environmentally friendly spray for comprehensive control while they are still small and non-destructive to crops.
If you need help in identifying a pest or how to deal with it, we are always available to discuss how our services can assist you.

15/02/2026

Great to see 2026 season is underway.. best wishes to all our growers across New Zealand.

The 2026/27 New Zealand kiwifruit harvest is underway!

It was a true family affair with three generations of South Auckland grower Pav Singh Gakhal’s family helping to pick five hectares of Zespri RubyRed Kiwifruit over the weekend - the first variety picked each season, with SunGold and Green to follow.

With strong global demand and another large crop of more than 200 million trays expected this season, our focus will be on fruit quality through a smooth, consistent harvest as that’s key to maximising value.

Photo credit: Jamie Troughton, Dscribe Media

15/02/2026

We are proud to be sponsoring an awesome local event. Great to be involved with the 40th year and the festivities that will come with an amazing competition for our children.
Lock in the date.!

School is back and I'm sure the 30 Top School teams are full steam ahead with their training in the hopes to take out the number one spot at Awakeri Top School 2026🤩🏆

** 22 MARCH 2026 **

This wouldn't be possible without our amazing Top School games sponsors. We have a couple of new sponsors this year, along with our local businesses who have supported us for many years 🥰

Thank you all for your support - without you this amazing event would not be possible.

Kirstie Richardson Real Estate Whakatane
Suruma Horticulture Ltd
Bay Spreaders 2020 Ltd
Harbour View Electrical Ltd
Wills Built Ltd

14/02/2026

It's that time of year when we complete the final preparations for our crop and closely monitor the maturation of fruit, both visually in the orchard and through industry testing services.
If you require assistance with harvest decision-making, we are more than happy to provide support. We have several clients from 2025 who have requested this service again.
Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.

11/12/2025

It's been a hectic few weeks - fruit sizing and canopy growth have been strong for many clients and also on our own properties. Been over 25 degrees for most of the last week.
Plants are using every bit of soil moisture and fertility.
If you want some sound experienced advice or need assistance please reach out to us.
Have a safe holiday season.

24/10/2025

Gold 3 pollination is in full swing for many.. optimising the timing of bees being placed into the orchard, the use of supplementary methods like wet pollination and even adding in Bumble Bee hives are all good ways to increase success.

If you would like some assistance please reach out to us, we are always willing to help.

20/10/2025

With a spring that started off cool and average but ended warm and mild, we've experienced a growth spurt that has brought us to the verge of flowering that aligns with other years. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us; our consulting services are always available.

07/09/2025

Spring has sprung and so has our nemesis, the dreaded Psa-V has started to confront us..!
regular and focused observation combined with orchard specific controls such as sprays and tool hygiene are vital. This week we begin our plant checks and targeted hand application of copper.

For guidance, assistance or even just a general chat please get hold of us.