Summerfruit industry thanks New Zealand
Summerfruit NZ has thanked New Zealand for its magnificent response to its call for help with this season’s harvest.
Motorhomes, Caravans & Destinations
Central Otago and the appeal of working on an orchard or packhouse is featured in an article in the December issue of Motorhomes, Caravans & Destinations.
Seasonal labour update
The work on the seasonal labour shortage we've undertaken in collaboration with government agencies, councils, industry organisations and HortNZ has, for many, helped alleviate the crisis we had all feared,...
Size, colour and taste – Quality sells
Rob Hollier, the domestic representative on the Summerfruit NZ Board, has been out and about talking to a lot of growers and the common theme is that we have a...
Conference 2021 – Save the date!
We're very excited that the dates for next year's summerfruit conference in Napier have been announced. Set aside 9-10 June 2021 for our conference in your diary, calendar, or mobile.
Central Lakes Job Fair success
Seasonal labour coordinator, Tracey Mansfield, represented the horticulture industry at the Central Lakes Job Fair last week.
Update from Richard Palmer 25 November 2020
As the harvest gets underway, with a range of uncertainties for the season ahead, I thank Craig Hall for his message following this, which is exceptionally relevant.
Quality key to cherry crop challenges
Summerfruit Exporters Committee chair and Board director Craig Hall, has updated exporters regarding the challenges ahead.
SSE visas
Summerfruit NZ and other sector groups have continued to engage with Immigration NZ about the SSE visa process, especially for those who didn’t automatically transfer from WHV to SSE visas.
Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP)
Last weekend the RCEP was signed, ending a lengthy negotiation and bringing renewed cooperation on trade in goods and services across the Asia-Pacific region.