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Connecting Seasonal Workers with Growers
PICMI is the brainchild of Tasman entrepreneur Genevieve Griffin-George. The cloud-based software is designed to simplify the employment process for agricultural seasonal staff. The 28-year-old came…
AudioNZ union looks to explain role in RSE for Pacific countries
New Zealand's Amalgamated Workers Union has been seeking to clarify the role it can play for seasonal workers from Pacific Island countries with the governments of their home countries. Audio
How labour shortages are impacting the apple and pear industry
Hawke's Bay is struggling with a labour shortage, just as this year's bumper crop of apples and pears is ripe for picking. Gary Jones, from New Zealand Apple and Pears says it's time for a… Audio
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 14 May 2018
A large Papua New Guinea secondary school is preparing to close at the end of this week due to funding shortfalls, leaving it unable to meet its operating costs and providing food for boarding… Audio
NZ Kiwifruit industry to lobby for more RSE workers
New Zealand's kiwifruit grower's body will be asking the government to increase the cap on Pacific workers as part of the Recognised Seasonal Employer scheme for the 2019 season. Audio
The Apple Gang and Apple Grower
Susan Murray checks in with an apple harvesting gang and an apple orchardist who says proposed wage increases will cost him an extra $75,000 dollars a year. Audio
The Apple Gang and Apple Grower
Susan Murray checks in with an apple harvesting gang and an apple orchardist who says proposed wage increases will cost him an extra $75,000 dollars a year.
AudioGrumblings on the grape vine: are seasonal workers treated well in NZ?
Seasonal workers from Vanuatu are the grunt force of New Zealand's growing wine industry, but questions linger over the treatment of workers. Johnny Blades went to Blenheim to learn more. Audio
Grumblings on the grape vine: are seasonal workers treated well in NZ?
Seasonal workers from Vanuatu are the grunt force of New Zealand's growing wine industry, but questions linger over the treatment of workers. Johnny Blades went to Blenheim to learn more.
AudioDateline Pacific morning edition for 6 February 2018
NZ government looks to protect RSE workers' rights; Amnesty says Australia has abandoned Manus refugees; Kiribati survivors say captain refused plea to turn back; Surprise Tonga dengue outbreak… Audio
NZ government looks to protect RSE workers rights
New Zealand's Workplace Relations Minister says the government is taking steps to ensure Pacific seasonal workers' rights are protected. Audio
Solomon women empowered
For the first time we hear from women working under the RSE scheme supporting their families back home in the Solomon Islands. Audio, Gallery
Solomon women empowered
For the first time we hear from women working under the RSE scheme supporting their families back home in the Solomon Islands.
AudioRSE recruiters threatened in Solomon Islands
A New Zealand company recruiting seasonal workers from the Solomon Islands has faced threats and extortion while there. What impact could this have on New Zealand businesses and the migrant workers… Audio, Gallery
RSE recruiters threatened in Solomon Islands
A New Zealand company recruiting seasonal workers from the Solomon Islands has faced threats and extortion while there. What impact could this have on New Zealand businesses and the migrant workers…
AudioTen years on, Tonga RSE work still has room to grow
Proponents of Tonga's participation in New Zealand's Recognised Seasonal Employment scheme say it has room for improvement. Audio
Sandalwood on Erromango
Recognised Seasonal Employment workers from Vanuatu are working in a kiwifruit packhouse and orchard operation in Pukekohe. The money they make is letting them buy solar panels and housing materials… Audio
Sandalwood on Erromango
Recognised Seasonal Employment workers from Vanuatu are working in a kiwifruit packhouse and orchard operation in Pukekohe. The money they make is letting them buy solar panels and housing materials…
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