News

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.

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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.

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Privacy Act 2020

The Privacy Act 2020 updates New Zealand’s more than 20-year-old legislation to reflect the digital and globally connected world we live in.

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Labour situation update

This week we welcome Tracey Mansfield to a new seasonal role as the Seasonal Labour Coordinator in Central Otago. Tracey will introduce herself at the webinar tomorrow.

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Pick the Bay draws the crowds

The Hawke's Bay employment expo Pick the Bay was held on Tuesday afternoon at Toitoi in Hastings.

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International airfreight capacity scheme update

Airline bids for December 2020 to March 2021 capacity are closed, and evaluation of the bids is complete.

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Seasonal work opportunities hard to miss

A series of billboards promoting seasonal work have sprung up around the country.

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Securing your seasonal labour

With the start of the season just around the corner, it is timely for growers and packers to double-check that their labour supply is secure.

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Take your pick launch

The MPI team continues to promote seasonal work for the horticulture sector with the launch of their latest digital campaign, helping raise awareness and drive employers and seasonal workers to...

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Covid-19 contact tracing requirements for businesses

We understand not all members are displaying QR code posters to assist with contact tracing as required.

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