Seven tips to get ready for seasonal staff
Summerfruit NZ has been working with MPI on the launch of the new Opportunity Grows Here labour campaign.
New Zealand moves to Covid-19 Alert Level 4
From 11.59pm on 17 August, the whole of New Zealand moved to Alert Level 4 after a positive case of the Covid-19 Delta variant was found in Auckland on Tuesday.
Opportunities provide momentum for change
If you're interested in how one grower has structured his operation to be carbon neutral, Mike Casey from Forest Lodge Orchard has written an interesting blog detailing what they're doing...
Introduction to Supervision – Short course in Cromwell
Designed specially for horticulture and viticulture industries, Introduction to Supervision is a one day course that will teach people, new to supervisory roles, the foundation skills needed for success as...
Where are your workers staying this season?
As we all know, worker accommodation can be a big drawcard in attracting seasonal workers to your orchard or packhouse. If you provide your own staff accommodation, that's great.
Tim Jones recognised at HortNZ conference
Tim Jones with Minister Damien O'Connor and HortNZ Chair Barry O'Neil
Portal changes to be aware of
Portal users need to be aware of some changes to our portal this weekend as provider Montage Online is now Solar Workplace.
Draft Natural and Built Environments Bill
The Government has released an exposure draft of the Natural and Built Environments Bill for consultation.
Women in Horticulture election results
Women in Horticulture have announced the election of four new executive committee members to their Board. The new members are: