Post Archive by Month: September,2018

Tipu website launched

UP AND RUNNING: A horticulture labour planning website to provide a hub for growers, contractors or post-harvest facilities wanting to find staff, and local jobseekers looking for opportunities and support has been launched. Read the full story in the Gisborne Herald.

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NZPPS Research Scholarship

Applications are now open for the New Zealand Plant Protection Society (NZPPS) Research Scholarship which encourages research on topics relating to control of pests, pathogens, or weeds in primary production, or the natural or human environments. More information can be found on their website, and all applications can be emailed to the Secretary by 1 October 2018.

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Major fresh produce traceability project

United Fresh are leading a major project reviewing traceability systems in our produce sector. Co-funded by the Ministry for Primary Industries’ Sustainable Farming Fund the project involves working with the fresh produce industry to ensure effective traceability from paddock to plate. For more information click here.

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Useful tips from Employment NZ

Below are some useful links to tools and resources from the Employment Services Information and Education Team at Employment New Zealand: Know your employment rights Minimum employment rights Employment training videos Employment learning modules For information on employee and employer rights and responsibilities go to www.employment.govt.nz

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New Zealand Apples & Pears launch education partnership with Havelock North Schools

New Zealand Apples & Pears capability development manager Erin Simpson said: “Research tells us that by tapping into growing young minds and their interests at a younger age, students are more likely to consider careers in horticulture. This partnership is a way to sow the seed of horticulture with our future generation, which we hope will see more of them

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Intakes open for Nga Ara Pai driver mentor programme

The 10-week programmes targeting young drivers who may not have the resources to graduate through the licence system (ie. learner to restricted), starts with an initial assessment of driving ability, before volunteer mentors provide driving practice and assistance to learners. The course requires up to 10 weeks of commitment from students and at the end (or as soon as the

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Programme leading to real jobs

Thanks to a joint effort between a local horticultural company, Ministry of Social Development (MSD), First Choice Employment Services and EIT’s school of primary industries – nine people who used to be unemployed had cause for celebration when they graduated from EIT this month with NZ Certificates in Primary Industries Skills. This initiative is aimed at helping meet a growing shortage of

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