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New Zealand

News Briefs

Aug. 6, 2025

Southern Hemisphere NYIOOC Nears Registration Deadline as September Results Loom

Registration for the Southern Hemisphere edition of the 2025 NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition is closing soon, with organizers preparing to reveal award winners beginning in September.

Production

Aug. 5, 2025

Harvest in New Zealand Shows Promise

New Zealand's 2025 olive harvest is off to a promising start, with challenges reported in northern regions but overall optimism for a strong yield.

Individual walking along a path in an olive grove with trees on either side. - Olive Oil Times
Production

Mar. 10, 2024

After Two Bad Harvests, Producers in New Zealand Anticipate a Rebound

Less rainfall in New Zealand has sparked hope for the country's growers, but the drier weather has come with another set of problems.

Olive harvesting equipment silhouetted against a blue sky with olives falling from it. - Olive Oil Times
The Best Olive Oils

Oct. 23, 2023

Australians Overcome Cold, Wet Harvest to Win in New York

Producers in Australia earned fifteen awards at the 2023 NYIOOC after a chilly, damp harvest reduced their yield.

Microscopic view of various bacteria displayed in a colorful and detailed manner. - Olive Oil Times
Production

Sep. 15, 2023

Using Effective Microbes to Boost Organic Olive Yields in New Zealand

Ross Vintiner, award-winning biodynamic olive farmer in New Zealand, believes that microbes are the future of farming.

Logo design for NYWorld 2023 featuring stylized text on a blue background. - Olive Oil Times
Live

Aug. 29, 2023

World Olive Oil Competition Southern Hemisphere Live Updates

The NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition is unveiling award winners in the Southern Hemisphere division of the annual quality contest. Olive Oil Times writers around the world are covering the results and reactions.

A landscape featuring an olive grove and vineyard under a cloudy sky with rolling hills in the background. - Olive Oil Times
Olive tree branches displaying clusters of ripe and unripe olives among green leaves. - Olive Oil Times
Man inspecting olives in large bins during an olive harvest. - Olive Oil Times
Olive harvesting machine positioned among olive trees in a grove. - Olive Oil Times
A man using a long pole to harvest olives from trees in an olive grove. - Olive Oil Times
A group of individuals gathered around olive trees in a grove, engaged in discussion. - Olive Oil Times
Production

Mar. 31, 2022

Farmers in New Zealand Optimistic Ahead of Harvest

New techniques, better pruning and benevolent weather are fueling big expectations for the upcoming olive harvest.

Tractor equipped with olive harvesting equipment parked among olive trees. - Olive Oil Times
Producer Profiles

Mar. 2, 2022

Former Fighter Pilot Steers Loopline Olives to the World Stage

On New Zealand's North Island, Stephen Davies Howard has taken advantage of the Mediterranean climate to produce award-winning olive oils.

Olive trees in a grove with a rainbow visible in the background under a cloudy sky. - Olive Oil Times
Production

Aug. 18, 2021

Producers in New Zealand Celebrate Bumper Harvest

While olive farmers reported high quality as well, not everyone saw production totals increase.

A tractor with a harvesting machine pouring olives into a blue crate during the harvesting process. - Olive Oil Times
The Best Olive Oils

Jun. 2, 2021

Despite Covid and Drought, Australian and New Zealand Producers Shine at NYIOOC

Australian producers took home a record-high 13 Gold Awards, while producers from New Zealand earned a perfect success rate.

A vibrant sunset with orange and purple hues over a landscape of olive trees. - Olive Oil Times
Fairs, Competitions

May. 19, 2020

New Zealand's Producers Rake in Awards at 8th NYIOOC

New Zealand producers earned a record-setting seven awards from eight entries at the 2020 edition of the world's most prestigious olive oil quality contest.

A person holding a bottle of olive oil from a shelf in a grocery store. - Olive Oil Times
Health

Sep. 2, 2019

In Australia, Advocates Call for Improved Health Rating for Olive Oil

An independent report commissioned by the Australian government recommended that olive oil's health star rating should not be improved due to its saturated fat content. Opponents said the report misses the bigger health picture.

Row of olive trees in a green landscape with rolling hills in the background. - Olive Oil Times
Business

Jul. 5, 2018

New Zealand Olive Oil Producers Set for Record Year

Olive oil production is at a record high in New Zealand with the potential to double in the coming years.

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