Update from Richard Palmer 10 March 2021
Working Holiday Visa extensionsWe’ve had recent inquiries from employers about the ability to employ Working Holiday Visa (WHV) holders who have recently been granted extensions but are not yet visible…
HortNZ Leadership Programme applications open
Applications are now open for 26 places on the 2021 HortNZ Leadership Programme. There are 20 scholarships being offered that will meet all course fees and accommodation costs.
Commodity & biosecurity levy reminder
As the season is not far from drawing to a close, it is timely to think about levy declarations.
Voting entitlements for the 2021 AGM
This year the 27th Annual General Meeting of Summerfruit New Zealand will be held on Wednesday, 9 June in Napier and online via Zoom.
Update from Richard Palmer 24 February 2021
Planted hectares declarationsThis week the Summerfruit NZ team will be emailing documentation to growers about declarations of planted hectares, for the purpose of voting at the AGM.
Apricots for Asia 2021
Apricots for Asia 2021, a project funded by Summerfruit NZ and AGMARDT, has been underway this season looking into the new Nzsummer series of apricots out of the Summerfruit NZ/Plant…
Central Otago seasonal worker survey
Summerfruit NZ is conducting a survey of the seasonal workforce in Central Otago.
5+ A Day reports on summerfruit
New Zealand summerfruit have once again proven to be popular products according a report just released by The 5+ A Day Charitable Trust.
Update from Richard Palmer 17 February 2021
Covid Alert Level changes The change in Covid-19 Alert Level reminds us all of the undiminished threat from the virus.
Sharing surplus seasonal staff
While the summerfruit harvest is starting to wind down for the season, other fruit crops are about to face the staff challenges we experienced earlier on, and many orchards and…