Our story:
Harness weather data for good

HortPlus is a New Zealand-based agricultural technology company. We've been delivering digital solutions to the horticulture sector for over 20 years.

HortPlus was originally founded in the sunny Hawke's Bay, one of the largest growing regions in New Zealand.

Today we are headquartered in Wellington, working to build digital solutions for clients and organisations nationally and internationally.

HortPlus Team

Mike Barley

Managing Director

Cody Ellingham

Chief Strategy Officer

Bailey Jewell

Lead Developer

Julia Kurganskaia

Support Team & 
Account Management

Lesley Kersey

Accounts &
Support Team

Liam West

Development Team

Thomas Rainford

Development Team

Louis Cooper

Development Team

James Heffield

Communication Manager

In the media

Rural News - New tool could help growers adapt to climate change
Bay of Plenty Times - Kiwi-made tech platform gives Paengaroa orchardist the edge

Industry Partners

HortPlus is proud to be part of a network of innovative companies helping New Zealand growers.

Our values

Connecting data to the real world

We believe in the power of data but we also know that in the real world it is important to validate systems with input and feedback from actual hardware in the ground and from growers' first-hand experience.

A bridge between science and growers

We have developed trusted relationships with science and technical leaders in a range of fields. We have the expertise to bring research extension to market in a format that is powerful and easy to use.

Trusted to deliver

We have been trusted to build time-sensitive solutions that are critical to growers operations. We have successfully worked on ongoing projects in a range of industries that have evolved and developed over multiple seasons.

Focused on sustainability

Sustainability and improved resource usage is a driving force behind our platform and our solutions have a direct connection with sustainable practices and improvement.

Built in New Zealand with a global outlook

We are an independent company with a desire for the long term success of our clients. Our technology is built in New Zealand.

Business details

HortPlus - Wellington Office
Level 1 Aviation House,
12 Johnston Street,
Wellington 6011,
New Zealand

HortPlus - Postal address
PO BOX 14093 Mayfair,
Hastings 4159,
New Zealand
New Zealand Business Number: 9429037892135
Australian Business Number: 84 932 688 591

A Bridge Between Science and Industry

HortPlus has strong working relationships with leading scientists and researchers in a range of institutions in New Zealand and internationally, including Bioeconomy Science Institute.

We also work closely with experts in data science, agrichemicals, entomology, crop monitoring, and irrigation.