Size, colour and taste – Quality sells
Rob Hollier, the domestic representative on the Summerfruit NZ Board, has been out and about talking to a lot of growers and the common theme is that we have a...
Conference 2021 – Save the date!
We're very excited that the dates for next year's summerfruit conference in Napier have been announced. Set aside 9-10 June 2021 for our conference in your diary, calendar, or mobile.
Central Lakes Job Fair success
Seasonal labour coordinator, Tracey Mansfield, represented the horticulture industry at the Central Lakes Job Fair last week.
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.