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 kiwifruit growers have experienced a big season, with volumes of the Hayward (Green) variety up significantly. Read the full story here.
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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
Continue readingWith the ‘stink bug’ risk season running from September to April; Biosecurity officials are promising to take tough action against cargo vessels believed to be infested with brown marmorated stink bug. Read the full story here.
Continue readingThe 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
Continue readingA Gisborne exotic mushroom grower plans to expand his operation, following their successful introduction at the local farmers markets. Read the full story here.
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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
Continue readingHort NZ have made available the attached document in response to Labour Inspectorate visits and inspections of horticulture businesses – to ensure employers put themselves in the best possible position. Download here for important information on paid rest breaks and zero hour contracts.
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As a grower you need to be aware of your obligations under the Food Act 2014. Click here for more information and to access tools to work out where your business fits with the new Food Act rules.
Continue readingHorticulture New Zealand have put together this Seasonal Employment Agreement for horticulture workers, so growers can easily draft employment agreements for their seasonal pickers and pruners. Click here to download an editable template.
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