Avocado growers assess damage after strong weekend winds

Tuesday 16 September 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Tue 16 Sep 2025, 3:58pm

Strong winds have battered orchards across the Bay of Plenty and Coromandel. Growers are currently clearing fallen trees and salvaging fruit as the avocado harvest begins.

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1. RNZTue 16 Sep 2025, 1:10pm

   'Absolutely belted': Avocado growers count losses after weekend wind (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldTue 16 Sep 2025, 3:58pm

   Bay of Plenty avocado growers count losses after weekend wind (opens in new tab)