25 Oct 2024

Competition heats up for Young Horticulturist of the Year

From Afternoons, 1:25 pm on 25 October 2024

Next week, five budding horticulturists from around the motu will battle it out for the coveted title of Young Horticulturist of the Year.

They come from five sectors: growing, viticulture, plant producers, arboriculture and amenity.

One of the finalists, Kyla Mathewson – who has come out top in the amenity sector – speaks to Jesse.

Kyla Mathewson is among the five finalists in the Young Horticulturist of the year competition.

Kyla Mathewson is among the five finalists in the Young Horticulturist of the year competition. Photo: YoungHortNZ

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