2025 competition dates: Wednesday 5 & Thursday 6 November, Karaka, South Auckland
Winner: Patrick Malley (Horticulture New Zealand). Patrick co-owns a kiwifruit and avocado orchard in Northland.
Second: Paul Robinson (NZ Winegrowers). Paul manages 160ha at Villa Maria vineyards in the Hawkes Bay.
Third: Nicolas Muir (Landscape New Zealand). Nic's with Artworks Landscapes Christchurch.
Unplaced Finalists