30 Aug 2024

This Weekend: Kiwifruit's 65th birthday

From Nights, 9:15 pm on 30 August 2024

Sixty-five years ago, New Zealand saw one of the biggest - and arguably most successful - rebrands in its history

The Chinese gooseberry became the kiwifruit.

This weekend, the kiwifruit capital of Te Puke is gearing up to celebrate the milestone anniversary.

Rebecca Larsen from Epic Te Puke is at the heart of organising tomorrow's event and joins Mark Leishman.

Kiwifruit is a popular fruit to grow in Tairāwhiti.

Kiwifruit is a popular fruit to grow in Tairāwhiti. Photo: RNZ / Angus Dreaver