Pacific Blooms Ltd - 61 Links View Drive, Omokoroa. Silver Fern Orchids Ltd - P.O. Box 4412, Kamo, Whangarei. Turners Exports - P.O. Box 290, Auckland. United Flower Auction Ltd - P.O. Box 5238, Wellesley Street, Auckland. All exports must be inspected by MAF and issued with an International Phytosanitary Certificate.
Flowers require special treatment when being exported to Australia.
Anyone interested in exporting flowers should consult a MAF field officer regarding export requirements. The industry was established by such growers and they are still important. For people who want to grow flowers for enjoyment and to sell as a side-line through the markets, it is advisable to specialise in unusual lines. For example, small quantities of unusual foliage and other lines are needed by florists for posy bowls and other floral work, but are offered less and less by commercial growers. A discussion with flower marketers prior to planting can be useful.