Summerfruit NZ, as part of a wider horticulture and wine sector group, has been engaging with government agencies with the aim to ensure sufficient labour is available for our seasonal needs. Read more.
Pacific repatriations update
The latest Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade Pacific country repatriations overview from 28 August can be accessed from our Covid-19 Guidance webpage. Read more.
Otago pop up job shop
Central Otago growers and packhouse operators looking for staff are invited to register for the Otago pop up job shop being held in Dunedin on 23 September. Read more.
Picker wrist bands
With the potential that this coming season's harvest workers will be less experienced than harvest workers from last season, Summerfruit NZ is coordinating wrist band orders from growers who find this tool useful for training and QC work. Read more.
Export registration now open
Growers, packers and exporters can register for export using the secure portal’s online registration system from 1 September until 31 October 2020. Read more.
Japanese inspector's visit remains uncertain
Japan's MAFF has not yet confirmed whether a Japanese inspector will be coming to New Zealand under the current Covid-19 environment or not. Read more.
Central Otago spray applications and monitoring
National SummerGreen Coordinator, Richard Mills, recommends seeking specialised technical advice to help with this orchard decision. Read more.
Did you know?
Summerfruit NZ's chairman Tim Jones was interviewed last week about the labour shortages the industry is facing in this article on the Stuff news website. Read more.
