New Zealand Sports Turf Institute (NZSTI), a member of the Labosport group is the only full-service sports surfaces research, consultancy, and training in NZ.

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30 Oct 2024
The October edition of the Turf Management Journal has been released, if you haven't done so already go to nzsti.co.nz/turf-digital/ to subscribe, it's free and for a limited time also includes access to a back catalogue.
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27 Jun 2024
The June edition of the Turf Management Journal drops tomorrow, if you haven't done so already go to nzsti.co.nz/turf-digital/ to subscribe, it's free and for a limited time also includes access to a back catalogue. We also have a giveaway from our partners at Bushnell Golf
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18 Jun 2024
The next edition of the Turf Management Journal will be dropping soon. Subscribers will have the chance to win a Bushnell Tour V6 rangefinder! To ensure you don't miss out on your chance, complete the online form eepurl.com/iID5iw
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16 Feb 2024
Sign up our new digital-only Turf Management Journal: eepurl.com/iID5iw
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22 Oct 2023
The sun has gone down on Old West Road, our head office of more than 20 years for the last time. Starting Tuesday the 24th of October, the Manawatu based team will be operating from our new premises at 200 John F Kennedy Drive.
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22 Jun 2023
Great opportunity for the right person
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27 Mar 2023
Thought the field had snow or frost, No, maybe the team has top-dressed, but not that either. Kikuyu seeding; stamens, male parts of flowers while female parts hide under the canopy. Undercover, like a clandestine operation. Giving kikuyu its Latin name: Pennisetum clandestinum
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21 Jun 2022
NZ Sports Turf graduates, have you worked overseas? Please complete our "International Graduate Survey". Your feedback is important! surveymonkey.com/r/LDLNNVB
21 Feb 2022
NZSTI is looking for a Sports Surfaces Advisor. Apply at seek.co.nz/job/56002628

9 Sep 2021
We've decided to share a sneak peek of the September edition of the NZSTI Turf Management Journal online! online.fliphtml5.com/xpldh/t… Existing subscribers can access the full online TMJ edition by logging into nzsti.org.nz/welcome/ or visit nzsti.org.nz/shop/ to subscribe!
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25 Jun 2021
Congratulations to Andrew Mitchell and Tara McLeod for becoming GEO Certified Accredited Verifiers. If you are interested in GEO certification for your course or want to discuss sustainable turf management options send your details to contact@nzsti.org.nz #NZSTI #Labosport #GEO
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23 Feb 2021
Join our Technical Director of Agronomy Alex Glasgow as he presents his seminar for the AGIF Sustainability Series. Thursday, March 4 2021 (3pm New Zealand time) lnkd.in/gk4nwm9

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5 Nov 2019
Sometimes the 'office' view can be quite pleasant
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16 Sep 2019
Misty morning; taking quantitative measurements on putting greens to assist in renovation recommendations. #Titirangi #NZGolf
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11 Sep 2019
View from the office window as the sun begins to go down.
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31 Mar 2019
We are taking orders for our latest publication. Get in fast offer won't last long 😜
26 Feb 2019
Certificate in Greenkeeping, two further intakes planned; Johor Bahru, Malaysia, and Thailand. Register your interest with the Asian Golf Industry Federation
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21 Dec 2018
Merry Christmas everyone! NZSTI will be closed from 24th December and will reopen 3rd of January.
25 Nov 2018
Vision for Asian golf industry now a reality wp.me/p8QkCl-2ws

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10 Aug 2018
Golf Turf Notes and Bowls Fact Sheets for Spring 2018 are now available in the members area on our website! Contact us about a membership today. nzsti.org.nz
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