About
Who We Are – Benefits of Joining – Honorary Members – Constitution
The IPPS New Zealand Region is one of seven regional organisations which make up IPPS International with around 1,000 members worldwide in North America, Europe, South Africa, Japan, Australia and New Zealand.
The IPPS New Zealand Region held its first meeting at Waikato University, Hamilton in 1971 and became a region in its own right in 1982.
Now with over 200 members across New Zealand, the IPPS New Zealand Region has members covering a wide variety of interests in plant production and propagation including growers, propagators, academics, researchers and students. Members are encouraged to share their knowledge with other members and it is this aspect that makes IPPS a great organisation to be a member of.
The IPPS New Zealand Region is run by an executive committee which oversees the day to day running of the organisation. An International Director represents the region on the International Board.
Benefits of joining IPPS New Zealand
- Free, unlimited access to professionally edited papers presented at IPPS conferences around the world.
- A newsletter three times with news and information about what is happening in IPPS New Zealand and overseas.
- An annual conference, held in April or May each year in various locations around New Zealand. There are speakers and practical demonstrations, visits to nurseries, gardens and other points of interest plus plenty of time for networking and socialising.
- Field trips to nurseries, gardens, parks and horticultural attractions around New Zealand and sometimes overseas.
- Scholarships and exchange programs.
- Participate in International Tours which are rotated annually around each of the regions.
- Networking with other members, both in New Zealand and overseas, which leads to lifelong friendships and career opportunities.
To become a member, click here to join online. If you have any questions, please contact us here.
Honorary Members
Honorary members of the IPPS New Zealand have made an outstanding contribution to the region over an extended period of time. They have raised and upheld IPPS initiatives and given of themselves in the advancement of conferences, field trips, workshops and in the active recruitment of new members.
2024 Eric Appleton
2014 Ken Davey
2011 Terry Hatch
2006 Noelyn Parr
2000 Ruth Henderson
1987 Maurice van Reenan*
1986 Ellaby Martin*
1985 George Smith*
* Deceased
Constitution
The IPPS New Zealand Region is governed by its constitution. This was updated and approved by members at its 2024 Annual General Meeting and ensures that it is compliant with the Incorporated Societies Act 2022.
A copy of the constitution can be downloaded below.