Andrew Harrison—Biosecurity Programmes Manager
Andrew Harrison is a biosecurity specialist who has led biosecurity readiness, response and long term management operations (including for ‘PTA/kauri dieback’ and ‘didymo’) for both the Ministry of Primary Industries and the Department of Conservation. Andrew has a science background in ecology and resource management. Andrew also has a keen interest in gardening and horticulture. He was the owner of a small business in the landscape industry and is the current Chair of the Nursery and Garden Industry NZ Board.

Neale Cameron—Operational Programmes Manager
Neale Cameron joined the KVH team from Apata Packhouse as Operations Manager. Neale brings to KVH his experience in  managing, leasing and owning kiwifruit orchards. He also has a background in bee pollination. Neale worked for KVH in 2011, putting together the KeyStrepto applications protocols. This included liaising with bee keepers and growers about pollination and hive management within the Psa-V management processes.

Linda Peacock—Grower Services and Technical Support Specialist
Linda Peacock leads the KVH technical transfer team. She communicates and facilitates the implementation of results from the KVH/ZESPRI research and development partnership programme. Linda has been involved in the kiwifruit industry for 25 years, in both growing and post-harvest roles, and prior to joining KVH was technical manager at Direct Management Services (DMS).

Jacqui Craig—Office and Accounts Manager
Jacqui Craig is the Office and Human Resources Manager at KVH, providing support to the Chief Executive, managing daily staff and operational requirements, and the maintenance of all administration functions.  

Jacqui also provides office management and accounts support for NZKGI.

Karyn Lowry—Monitoring and Investigation Advisor
Karyn Lowry is responsible for implementing the KVH Psa Compliance, Monitoring and Audit Programme. This involves developing and maintain the appropriate KVH protocols and ensuring post-harvest compliance standards are met and maintained.

John Mather—NPMP Analyst & Compliance Officer
John joined the KVH team in May 2013. John plays a key role implementing the NPMP, including all aspects of compliance. John has recently worked for the University of Auckland advising biosecurity management and the Bay of Plenty Regional Council, coordinating biosecurity programmes. John also represented regional councils on several advisory and steering groups, including the National Pest Plant Accord, National Interest Pest Programmes, Forest Biosecurity Coordination and the National Biocontrol Collective.  John has a Horticultural Management qualification and was awarded a Winston Churchill Fellowship.

Matt Dyck—Biosecurity Analyst
Matt joined KVH in May 2013. Matt’s role focuses on the kiwifruit industry’s wider biosecurity issues, i.e. wider than     Psa-V. Matt determines what offshore biosecurity risks may exist, if border security measures are sufficient, and what response plans should be in place to deal with incursions should they occur. Matt has previously been involved in biosecurity responses while working for AgriQuality, holds an MSc, and has worked in aquaculture in New Zealand and in South East Asia in environmental and project management roles.

Lara Harrison—Communications Coordinator
Lara Harrison delivers up-to-date Psa information to New Zealand kiwifruit growers and the industry through the KVH website and other communication channels, including KVH’s weekly KVH Bulletin, industry publications and the media.

Lara also provides communications support for NZKGI.

Chris Clement—Operations Advisor
Chris joined KVH in October 2012 as a Technical Assistant and is now part of the KVH Operations Team. Chris has a role in the implementation of the NPMP and continues to work in a technical capacity.

Chris studied for a BSc majoring in Horticultural Science at Massey University, before joining the kiwifruit industry in the postharvest sector. In the kiwifruit industry, he gained experience in a range of technical roles, as well as completing the Horticulture New Zealand Leadership Programme and gaining a Certificate in Sustainable Nutrient Management.

Tania Swain—Administrative Coordinator
As KVH’s Administrative Coordinator, Tania is the first point of contact for all growers and industry people contacting KVH. Tania assists growers with their enquiries and provides administration support to the Chief Executive and wider KVH team.

Tania also provides administration support for NZKGI.