Food Residues Survey Programme (FRSP) 2020-2021 report
New Zealand Food Safety conducts an annual monitoring programme looking at safe and suitable food intended for sale in New Zealand’s domestic market.
Launch of the Pathways into Primary Industries (PIPI) programme
The Primary ITO has launched PIPI, which provides an opportunity to connect employers who have vacancies in their team with people eager to start their career in the primary industries.
Kate's update
The regular work that the Summerfruit NZ team carries out on behalf of our members is varied and often goes under the radar, particularly while growers are hard at work...
Call for spray diaries
It’s that time of the year when we ask for a copy of all spray diaries to be submitted.
Reminder spray diaries due
Summerfruit NZ expects all spray diaries to be submitted by the end of April.
2021/2022 Employee Survey
Summerfruit NZ has created a short survey to understand more about seasonal workers’ experiences in the summerfruit industry this year.
Financial support during Covid-19
The Government has put in place a range of measures to support businesses, employers and employees impacted by Covid-19.
Kate's update
Summerfruit NZ welcomes the news that Working Holiday visa holders will soon start arriving in the country.
Review and refresh of Summerfruit NZ R&D strategy
A project to review and refresh the Summerfruit NZ research and development (R&D) strategy is currently underway. A report summarising the main issues and R&D opportunities can be read here. Summerfruit NZ is now seeking grower feedback on the priorities identified and recommendations in this report.
Reminder about overseas driver licences
The eligibility extension for overseas driver licences is ending on 31 March 2022. The extension was put in place in 2020 after the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic made overseas...