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.
Take your pick launch
The MPI team continues to promote seasonal work for the horticulture sector with the launch of their latest digital campaign, helping raise awareness and drive employers and seasonal workers to...
Covid-19 contact tracing requirements for businesses
We understand not all members are displaying QR code posters to assist with contact tracing as required.
Nzsummer apricot budwood orders for 2021-22
The Apricot Co Interim Board (ACIB), in conjunction with Plant & Food Research, is now welcoming orders for ‘Nzsummer’ series apricot budwood for 2021-22.
Update from Richard Palmer 21 October 2020
The election has passed and now we await the formation of a government, hopefully with renewed vigour to deal with the issues of rebuilding the economy.
Entry of overseas fishermen into New Zealand
You may have seen in the news that the Government is letting into New Zealand, fishermen from Russia and Ukraine, at a cost of $1 million in quarantine to the...
Fruit picking's a solid second for students
A recent article entitled Working in the Sun: Top Jobs to Get Cause Rent’s Still Due in January published in Critic (Otago University student magazine) saw fruit picking reach second...
Access to secure documents on MPI website is changing
The Ministry for Primary Industries is changing the way secure documents such as OAPs, registers, and pest lists are accessed on their website.