Banana Stems

Tropical fruits cope extremely well in New Zealand conditions, says Linda Schafli. She and her husband Owen grow bananas, pineapples and coffee on a seven-hectare property east of Whangarei. Audio, Gallery

Hugh Rose wants New Zealanders to plant bananas. With more growers on board, we could be self-sufficient in our favourite fruit within ten years, the Tropical Fruit Growers of NZ chair says. Audio, Gallery