One-way quarantine-free travel for RSE workers starting in October
Summerfruit NZ welcomes today’s Government announcement that one-way quarantine-free travel for Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) workers from Vanuatu, Samoa and Tonga will be starting in October.
Central Otago horticulture labour survey
The organisers of the Central Otago Horticulture Labour Survey have asked us to remind Central Otago folks that the survey is out and ready to be completed, plus it only...
Mental health and wellbeing resources
Gilbert Enoka has a long history of success as a mental skills coach with New Zealand’s corporate and sporting elite, and is internationally renowned for his 19 year history with...
New seasonal job website launched today
Summerfruit growers and packhouse managers wishing to post their vacancies for seasonal work are encouraged to use the newly developed PickNZ Job Board.
2021-22 Pre-season export update
There are a number of changes exporters need to be aware of ahead of the new export season.
Access for summerfruit to overseas markets
The importing country phytosanitary requirements (ICPR) documents issued by the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) have been reviewed to identify access conditions for New Zealand summerfruit (cherries, apricots, peaches, nectarines,...
Employment law workshop
A Zoom and in person workshop on Wednesday, 6 October from 3.00pm is being planned for employers wanting to learn more about hiring orchard and packhouse staff.
New Zealand Seasonal Work Scheme
Tracey Harrison – MSD Regional Seasonal Coordinator in Central Otago – has provided an overview of the New Zealand Seasonal Work Scheme that she administers in our southern growing region.
PHI wall chart delay
Unfortunately there will be a delay in sending out the wall charts due to the Level 4 lockdown preventing the charts from finishing printing.