We are leaders in New Zealand’s cherry, apricot and horticultural management.
We are a team of horticultural specialists spanning all aspects of the cherry and apricot supply chain.
Our team, led by experienced horticulturalists and founders Ross and Sharon Kirk, strives to achieve quality at every step along the supply chain.
Some of the Hortinvest team, October 2022
Maaka's responsible for maintaining safe work practices, planting and caring for trees, preparing for harvest and supervising the orchard crew.
Maaka Roberts, Horticultural apprentice - Lindis Peaks
Ross is a born and bred orchardist with more than 40 years' experience in sourcing, developing and, managing land, orchards and project-managing and operating packhouses.
Ross Kirk - Co-founder, project and orchard development manager
At the forefront of NZ’s highly profitable cherry, apricot and horticulture industry.
We help our investment partners enter the NZ cherry and apricot industries with confidence.
Source and
Grow and manage
Pack, export and
We create a strong sense of place and belonging for our team, customers and partners.
