If you produce citrus fruit for commercial sale, you are automatically classified as a grower member. This means you are required to pay a levy on all citrus fruit sold, which supports industry initiatives and grower representation.

Grower members do not pay a membership fee.

Grower members have one vote for each tonne or part thereof grown by the grower member in the financial year immediately proceeding the vote.

There are two types of industry members: industry-affiliated and non-producing growers.

Industry-affiliated members include companies, trusts, partnerships, or other legal entities that provide goods and services to the horticultural industry or have a vested interest in it.

Non-producing growers are those growers with orchards that have yet to produce a commercial crop.

Industry members do not have voting rights.

Industry members pay $115 annual membership fee*.

*Includes GST

Companies with a demonstrable interest in New Zealand’s citrus industry can apply for corporate membership. This typically includes orchard supply companies, packhouses and marketing firms.

Company membership entitles all employees to access membership benefits.

Corporate members do not have voting rights.

Corporate members pay $300 annual membership fee*.

*Includes GST

Students, schools, and non-profit organisations can apply for complimentary membership. If you think you may be eligible, get in touch with us to find out more.