Another awesome milestone has been reached by the Katikati Innovative Horticulture Project.
The much awaited new purpose-built Katikati Innovative Horticulture building was officially opened on the afternoon of Wednesday 17 May. Present at the opening were invited guests representing the many people from private individuals to family trusts, growers, packhouses, philanthropic organisations and major industry players who had contributed towards this new facility, either financially or in kind.
Members of the Katikati College Board of Trustees and past and present members of the Katikati Innovative Horticulture Trust were also present.
The ceremonial opening was carried out by local businessmen and long time players in the kiwifruit industry, John Bourke of Wainui Orchards and Sean Carnachan of Western Orchards.
The Trust invited John and Sean to perform this role in recognition of the huge contribution these two gentlemen have made in leadership and fundraising since the inception of the project.
The building has been named GrowHub to reflect the Project’s objectives of growing young people, growing partnerships and connections and its role as a meeting place of learning communities.
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Top photo: Sean Carnachan, Hilary Johnson and John Burke unveil the new Innovative Horticulture Hub at Katikati College.
