News

Opportunity Grows Here and Handpicked Campaign

Handpicked Crew is again being supported by the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) this year, with its nationwide Opportunity Grows Here (OGH) campaign.

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Handpicked Crew Webinars

Over the past few months, we have put together a series of webinars to assist growers to attract, retain, and grow a skilled and productive workforce.

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Returning Workers – Email Campaign

Here are some resources to help employers attract returning working workers via an email campaign. Email campaigns can dramatically reduce the time and effort involved.

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Central Mahi, It Hits Different

Central Otago District Council has launched Central Mahi, a campaign to help Central Otago employers attract and secure staff for the busy summer months when demand peaks.

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Employment Law and Youth Employment

With the harvest season approaching, it’s timely to remind employers that Summerfruit NZ does not recommend employing students under 14 years.

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Summerfruit NZ Portal Project Update

Summerfruit NZ continues to work closely with other product groups on identifying a shared solution for data.

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Movento Technote

Last season Summerfruit NZ and A-Lighter-Touch completed work on a PHI recommendation for a new to Summerfruit insecticide called Movento.

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Skill Up on Pollination Field Day, Hawke's Bay

NZ Apples & Pears Inc is holding a field walk on pollination. Come along and talk with growers, beekeepers (Arataki Honey and Kintail Honey), and Plant and Food researchers, as...

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Future Orchard Planting Systems (FOPS) Spring Field Walk

An opportunity for growers, consultants, tech providers and researchers to share their experience, and learn from each other. All are welcome!

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Handpicked Crew – Spring Update

Handpicked Crew’s attraction campaign is in full swing for the upcoming summerfruit harvest. The focus of the campaign, as it has been in other years, is to attract various workforce...

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