Hawke's Bay apple growers are reaping the rewards of their recovery after Cyclone Gabrielle.  

The region grows two-thirds of the country's apples but was badly affected by the cyclone in 2023. 

They say a warm and dry spring has led to one of the earliest picking seasons in decades.  

Hawke’s Bay Fruitgrowers Association President Brydon Nisbet told Mike Hosking that everything is set for a fantastic harvest. 

He says there’s a huge volume of fruit of good quality, size, and colour. 

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