Aongatete's Client Services Team is dedicated to ensuring the best deals on packing and coolstorage of kiwifruit in order to maximise OGR's for all our growers.
Whether you are a new grower, only just starting out, or an existing grower looking for a better deal, Aongatete has packing options for you!
Contact a member of our Client Services Team today:
Richard Allen - Client Services Manager
DipHort, DipAg, DipBus
Richard comes to Aongatete with a wealth of experience in the horticultural industry. He has Diplomas in Agriculture, Horticulture,
and Business Studies. Between 1982 and 1996, Richard developed several orchards in Tauranga and Whangarei, including his own in Bethlehem.
He has worked previously in both client services and orchard management.
| Contact Richard: | Extension 710 | Mobile 0275 307 909 |
Andrew Dawson - Client Services
BCom(Fors), PGDipCom, National Certificate in Horticulture
Andrew has a commerce degree and post-graduate diploma in marketing from Lincoln University. Prior to coming to Aongatete Andrew worked for Carter Holt Harvey in a
number of roles, including managing a small warehouse team, and customer services. In 2008, Andrew also completed the Horticultural Cadet Programme at BOP
Polytechnic.
| Contact Andrew: | Extension 703 | Mobile 0275 594 0247 |
Rod Calver - Client Services
BAgSc, DipAgEng(Hons), M.N.Z.I.A.S, M.N.Z.S.H.S
Rod has been involved with the kiwifruit industry around Katikati since 1973, when the first diary farm in the district was subdivided for an orchard.
In the past, he has owned a high producing Green orchard, and has been involved in many roles in the industry. Aongatete's former Hortricultural Manager, Rod is also a
life member of the Katikati Fruitgrowers Association
| Contact Rod: | Extension 714 | Mobile 0275 909 710 |
Jacqueline McCormack - Horticultural Technical Leader
BApplSc, Certificate in Sustainable Nutrient Management
Jacqueline joined the team at Aongatete in late 2007. Her background experience is in the pipfruit industry, and she holds degress in Applied Science and
Agribusiness, as well as a Certificate in Sustainable Nutrient Management from Massey University. Jacqueline's key focus is on providing support with vine
husbandry and management techniques, as well as providing fertiliser recommendations and advice on nutrient management
| Contact Jacqueline: | Extension 722 | Mobile 0275 11 4445 |