Reminder spray diaries due
Summerfruit NZ expects all spray diaries to be submitted by the end of April.
2021/2022 Employee Survey
Summerfruit NZ has created a short survey to understand more about seasonal workers’ experiences in the summerfruit industry this year.
Financial support during Covid-19
The Government has put in place a range of measures to support businesses, employers and employees impacted by Covid-19.
Kate's update
Summerfruit NZ welcomes the news that Working Holiday visa holders will soon start arriving in the country.
Review and refresh of Summerfruit NZ R&D strategy
A project to review and refresh the Summerfruit NZ research and development (R&D) strategy is currently underway. A report summarising the main issues and R&D opportunities can be read here. Summerfruit NZ is now seeking grower feedback on the priorities identified and recommendations in this report.
Reminder about overseas driver licences
The eligibility extension for overseas driver licences is ending on 31 March 2022. The extension was put in place in 2020 after the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic made overseas...
Kate's update
As the summerfruit season comes to an end within the next few weeks, there will hopefully soon be a chance to rest and reflect on the season.
Grower feedback needed by Friday – FOPS survey
A new research project to support the future growth of the summerfruit industry is underway. The project is investigating barriers to adopt new growing systems, improving the performance of the...
Employee & Employer Workforce Surveys – look out for these this month.
For Summerfruit NZ to assist with the seasonal labour requirements over the next year, we need accurate data on its labour force that got us through this past season.
New grower education fund applications due soon
The MG Marketing Charitable Trust has created an education fund to support current growers and/or their employees.