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International Tour Sites: 2023 Southern Region of North America 2024 Southern Africa 2025 New Zealand 2026 Eastern Region of North America 2027 Australia 2028 Western Region of North America 2029 Europe

The IPPS New Zealand Region is seeking applications for our 2024 exchange to the IPPS Western Region which covers the West Coast of the United States and Canada.

The IPPS New Zealand Region is seeking applications for its six-pack at its 2024 conference from April 4th – 7th at the Grosvenor Hotel in Timaru.

Please find the International Tour Master List for the next several years!

Western Region of NA: January 24 – 27, 2023 Southern Africa Region: February 28 – March 3, 2023 New Zealand Region: April 20 – 23, 2023 Australia Region: May 24 – 27, 2023 Eastern Region of NA: September 26 – 29, 2023 Europe Region: October 11 – 13, 2023 Japan Region: October 14 – 15, 2023 Southern Region of NA: October 28 – November 1, 2023 (International Tour October 18 – 28 in the SRNA, prior to their regional tour)

The IPPS Europe 2023 Conference 'It's All About the Roots!' is taking place from 11-13 October 2023 in Scandinavia (Denmark & Sweden).

The April 2023 IPPS New Zealand newsletter is now out

The IPPS Europe 6-pack award gives 6 ‘new to the industry’ horticulturists the chance to attend the IPPS European Region Annual conference, free of charge, taking place this year in Scandinavia, Køge, Denmark.

“Navigating the Waves – Plotting your Course” We are thrilled to invite you all to join us in beautiful Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland for, “Navigating the Waves – Plotting your Course” IPPS Conference and Tour 2023. After two years of cancelations and disruption, what lies ahead? Smooth sailing or stormy seas? To navigate successfully through opportunities and challenges that lie ahead we need to use all our knowledge, experience and skills to grow and value our relationships with each other.

We welcome YOU to a time of exceptional food, drink and friendship! Join us for innovative nursery tours, unique cultural experiences, fabulous gardens, and southern hospitality! Space is limited, so sign up early! Long Tour: October 18 - 28 Short Tour: October 23-28 IPPS SR Annual Meeting: October 29 - November 1 For more information, please visit: https://www.ippssouthernregion.org/home

The IPPS New Zealand Region newsletter is now out.

For the first time, the IPPS New Zealand region is holding a field trip in the Whanganui region on December 3rd and 4th 2022. Visits will include Springvale Garden Centre, New Zealand Delphiniums, Matthews Nurseries and Paloma, the garden of Clive & Nicki Higgie. There will also be visits to local attractions Bason Botanic Gardens and Bushy Park There will be transport available to and from Palmerston North for anyone wishing to fly in and out of there.

The IPPS New Zealand Region is seeking applications for its four-pack at its 2022 conference from April 20th – 23rd at the Parnell Hotel and Conference Centre in Auckland.

September 2021 Newsletter

April 2021 Newsletter

July 2020 Newsletter

Registrations are now open for the 2020 IPPS Conference in Invercargill

Applications are now open for the 2020 Exchange to the IPPS Western Region

Applications are now open for the 2020 Four Pack

Registrations are now open for the IPPS Kapiti Island Field Trip