Archive: 12/01/2022

Kate's update

With the harvest well underway, the impact of the wet start to the season has fortunately been overcome by a much warmer, dryer weather pattern in recent weeks with quality...

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PickNZ tips

There are hundreds of seasonal roles advertised on the PickNZ site and for a variety of crops.

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Residue Monitoring Scheme – reminder

The summerfruit residue monitoring scheme is an important part of supplying fruit to export markets that meets the individual importing countries residue requirements.

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Central Otago labour survey

A new report on labour issues facing Central Otago's horticulture and viticulture sectors indicates slowing growth, big increases in grower-supplied accommodation, and dramatic workforce changes from closed borders.

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NZ Seasonal Work Scheme

A reminder that the NZ Seasonal Work Scheme is sadly not available to students who are only working during a short gap in their studies.

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Handpicked Crew rewards cards available

The Handpicked Crew rewards programme was set up in Central Otago last season to offer incentives to seasonal workers to support local businesses.

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Richard Mills will be in Central Otago in the week starting 17 January

Richard Mills, technical advisor for Summerfruit NZ, will be in Central Otago for a week from 17 January.

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