Government extends WHV and SSE work visas
Summerfruit growers and packhouse managers will be pretty happy with the Government's decision to extend Working Holiday Visas (WHV) and Supplementary Seasonal Employment (SSE) work visas in time for the...
CODC trying to understand fruit loss
The Central Otago District Council recently commissioned a report to understand the amount of fruit loss in Central Otago’s horticulture sector.
Employment law workshop in Alexandra
A workshop for employers and their HR managers wanting to find out more about employing staff in their orchards and packhouses, was held in Alexandra on Wednesday, 6 October.
Navigating MRL and PHI charts
We are getting some questions about how to deal with situations where the chart doesn’t specify an MRL or PHI.
Summerfruit in New Zealand – Management of Pests and Diseases
We have copies of Summerfruit in New Zealand – Management of Pests and Diseases looking for good homes.
Next MG Marketing charitable trust funding round
The MG Marketing Charitable Trust has been established to contribute towards the general improvement, capability and profile of the horticulture industry in New Zealand.
Update from Kate Hellstrom 15 September 2021
Here's Kate's update on the work she's been representing the summerfruit sector in recently along with some timely reminders for growers...
One-way quarantine-free travel for RSE workers starting in October
Summerfruit NZ welcomes today’s Government announcement that one-way quarantine-free travel for Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) workers from Vanuatu, Samoa and Tonga will be starting in October.
Central Otago horticulture labour survey
The organisers of the Central Otago Horticulture Labour Survey have asked us to remind Central Otago folks that the survey is out and ready to be completed, plus it only...
Mental health and wellbeing resources
Gilbert Enoka has a long history of success as a mental skills coach with New Zealand’s corporate and sporting elite, and is internationally renowned for his 19 year history with...