1. Macadamias in New Zealand
Presenters: Rod Husband
Vanessa Hayes

2. Macadamia Plantings in NZ
20,000
8,000
20,000
10,000
10,000
10,000
2,000

3. Macadamia Varieties Planted in NZ
40,000
30,000
20,000
10,000
0
1960-1980 1980-1990 1990-2000 2000-2012 2012-2020
Beaumont NZ Varieties "A" Varieties

4. Current Variety Numbers in NZ
"A"
Beaumont,
Varieties,
31%
31%
Top-worked
NZ to NZ
Varieties, Varieties,
25% 13%
Total number = 80,000 trees

5. NIS - Current & Projected (Tonnes)
500
400
300
200
100
0
2012 2017 2022
Beaumont Top-worked to NZ Varieties NZ Varieties A Varieties
Total number = 80,000 trees

6. NIS - Current & Projected (Tonne per Ha)
2.5
2.0
1.5
1.0
0.5
0.0
2012 2017 2022
Beaumont Top-worked to NZ Varieties NZ Varieties A Varieties

7. Kernel - Current & Projected (Tonne per Ha)
700
600
500
400
300
200
100
0
2012 2017 2022
Beaumont Top-worked to NZ Varieties NZ Varieties A Varieties

8. NZ Macadamia Summary
• 80,000 trees in NZ over approximately 213ha
• An average tree yield of 2kg remains static from
1970-2012
• Cottage industry
• 6 Processors, 2 Nurseries
• NZMS membership
• Establishing Grower co-operative
• Newer varieties – higher yields
• Easily organic