Update from Richard Palmer 30 September 2020
I’m pleased to report that following last week’s announcement by the Immigration Minister, agencies have worked exceptionally fast to support our sector.
Handpicked campaign on campus
New Zealand's university students won't be able to resist the lure of summerfruit orchard work after a series of advertisements hits campuses over the next fortnight.
Government support for international visitors extended
The Foreign Nationals Support Programme | Visitor Care Manaaki Manuhiri has been extended from 30 September to 30 November 2020.
Update from Richard Palmer 23 September 2020
As you are aware, Summerfruit NZ has a board sub-committee focused on solutions to our seasonal labour demand.
MSD looking to place jobseekers in Alexandra
Chelsea Wong from the Ministry of Social Development advises that their Alexandra-based work broker is recruiting work-ready jobseekers up until 2 October, to help fill some of the gaps in...
Nzsummer varietal guide and ongoing activities for coming season
With the summerfruit season well underway it is timely to update you on activities and proposed future work on the Nzsummer series of apricot varieties.
NZ Apples & Pears webinars
New Zealand Apples & Pears (NZAPI) are holding fortnightly webinars to update industry on the latest labour shortage information and resources to help orchardists in decision-making for the upcoming season.
Packhouse registration with Korea reminder
Packhouse operators may remember the requirement for packhouses to register with the Korean Ministry of Food and Drug Safety which came into force in 2016.
SummerGreen meetings in Central Otago
Richard Mills has put together three meetings for growers during his visit next week.
Handy employer materials available
The Ministry for Primary Industries is sharing a batch of collateral they have designed for the summerfruit labour campaign.