Update from Richard Palmer 25 November 2020
As the harvest gets underway, with a range of uncertainties for the season ahead, I thank Craig Hall for his message following this, which is exceptionally relevant.
Quality key to cherry crop challenges
Summerfruit Exporters Committee chair and Board director Craig Hall, has updated exporters regarding the challenges ahead.
SSE visas
Summerfruit NZ and other sector groups have continued to engage with Immigration NZ about the SSE visa process, especially for those who didn’t automatically transfer from WHV to SSE visas.
Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP)
Last weekend the RCEP was signed, ending a lengthy negotiation and bringing renewed cooperation on trade in goods and services across the Asia-Pacific region.
Privacy Act 2020
The Privacy Act 2020 updates New Zealand’s more than 20-year-old legislation to reflect the digital and globally connected world we live in.
Labour situation update
This week we welcome Tracey Mansfield to a new seasonal role as the Seasonal Labour Coordinator in Central Otago. Tracey will introduce herself at the webinar tomorrow.
Pick the Bay draws the crowds
The Hawke's Bay employment expo Pick the Bay was held on Tuesday afternoon at Toitoi in Hastings.
International airfreight capacity scheme update
Airline bids for December 2020 to March 2021 capacity are closed, and evaluation of the bids is complete.
Seasonal work opportunities hard to miss
A series of billboards promoting seasonal work have sprung up around the country.
Securing your seasonal labour
With the start of the season just around the corner, it is timely for growers and packers to double-check that their labour supply is secure.