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'Absolutely Belted': Winds Batter Bay of Plenty Avocado Orchards

Strong winds caused damage to multiple orchards, including 10% of kiwifruit; growers are clearing debris and donating fallen avocados to local food pantries.

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By Gianina Schwanecke of RNZ Orchards around the Bay of Plenty have been hammered by strong winds as the avocado harvest gets under way. Growers around the...

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'Absolutely belted': Winds batter Bay of Plenty avocado orchards

By Gianina Schwanecke of RNZ Orchards around the Bay of Plenty have been hammered by strong winds as the avocado harvest gets under way. Growers around the...

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'Absolutely belted': Avocado growers count losses after weekend wind

Strong winds battered Bay of Plenty and Coromandel orchards, with growers left mulching trees and salvaging fruit.

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