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

Lesley Kersey

Managing Director &
Accounts

Cody Ellingham

Business Development

Liam West

Development Team

Julia Kurganskaia

Support Team & 
Account Management

Bailey Jewell

Development Team

Thomas Rainford

Development Team

Louis Cooper

Development Team

James Heffield

Communications

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 grower's 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.

Focussed 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.

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 agrichemicals, entomology, crop monitoring, and irrigation.