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RMA and FEP webinar - 12pm, 22 October
21 Oct 2020HortNZ is running a webinar on Farm Environment Plans requirements in the Resource Management Act (RMA), and the NZGAP Environmental Management System (EMS) framework and chec...
FAQs on Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE)/Supplementary Seasonal Employer (SSE) visa changes – For RSE Employers
16 Oct 2020The Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment has provided the following FAQs for RSE employers on the recent changes to RSE and SSE visas. Click here to download the Q&A....
New HortNZ video shows RSE scheme’s role in the Pacific
13 Oct 2020Horticulture New Zealand has released another Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) video, this time explaining the scheme’s importance to the Pacific. ‘The RSE scheme is immense...
Videos show the benefit to the Pacific and New Zealand of the Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) scheme
06 Oct 2020A set of short videos has been put together by Horticulture New Zealand and the horticulture industry to show how the Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) scheme benefits the Pa...
HortNZ says vegetable price increases of up to 58% could result in health cost increases of up to $610 million
02 Oct 2020Horticulture New Zealand says it is concerned that predicted increases of up to 58% could price vegetables off the table, resulting in preventable and costly strains on the he...
2020’s asparagus season off to an early start
30 Sep 2020Asparagus lovers across New Zealand are rejoicing, thanks to the 2020 season getting off to an early start. ‘Good news, asparagus lovers. Fresh, locally grown and delicious a...
September Issues of The Orchardist and NZGrower
30 Sep 2020The Orchardist September 2020 Download PDF (9mb) NZGrower September 2020 Download PDF (7mb) Click here to view the August issues.
Update on HortNZ's performance
24 Sep 2020As part of a new set of Warrant of Fitness KPIs that were introduced earlier this year, HortNZ has compiled the results for the 1 April to 1 September period. Click here to d...
Government support for FEPs welcomed by HortNZ
23 Sep 2020Horticulture New Zealand has welcomed government support for Farm Environment Plans, saying the horticulture industry is already well on the way to implementing Farm Environme...
HortNZ welcomes Government’s support of horticulture through immigration changes
22 Sep 2020Horticulture New Zealand has welcomed the Government’s latest immigration changes, saying they offer support to stranded backpackers and RSE workers as well as the New Zealand...