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2020 harvest a write-off?
Farmers bristle at double standards between crop harvest and fishing crews, with salt in the wound over hiring from COVID-free Pacific Islands. It's evidence that confirms the Minister of Ag has little sway in Cabinet, suggests Guy Trafford
15th Nov 20, 9:25am
by Guy Trafford
24
Farmers bristle at double standards between crop harvest and fishing crews, with salt in the wound over hiring from COVID-free Pacific Islands. It's evidence that confirms the Minister of Ag has little sway in Cabinet, suggests Guy Trafford
Government plans to increase seasonal worker quota for regional growers
Cap on foreign seasonal workers to be increased by over 3,000 to 16,000; new plan for regional workforce plans also announced
26th Sep 19, 12:47pm
by Stephen Forbes
22
Cap on foreign seasonal workers to be increased by over 3,000 to 16,000; new plan for regional workforce plans also announced
'We'd employ more Kiwis if they wanted work'
Horticulture NZ CEO says industry could employ 8,000 New Zealanders if they wanted the work and could do it; Foreign workers used instead
2nd Mar 12, 9:55am
by Alex Tarrant
37
Horticulture NZ CEO says industry could employ 8,000 New Zealanders if they wanted the work and could do it; Foreign workers used instead