Farm Workers
Trapped by a border that snapped shut
New Zealand is developing a new underclass of desperate people - migrants who no longer have any work and can't get home; and temporary visa holders trapped outside the borders when they snapped… Audio
Foreign workers' children a challenge - principal
A primary school principal in Taranaki is calling for more specialist support for rural schools because of a burgeoning number of foreign dairy workers.
Farm worker chase shows inspection regime struggling - Labour
The case of two farm workers who did long hours and were underpaid reveals the inadequacy of the Labour Inspectorate, the Labour Party says.
Canterbury dairy farm fined for employment breaches
A dairy farm in Canterbury has been fined $7500 for breaches relating to employment contracts.
Long hours, low pay, farm workers apply within
Union stalwart Helen Kelly is calling for a Government inquiry into working conditions for farm workers. Audio
Filipino dairy workers' struggle in 'paradise'
Three farm workers explain how they - and their families in the Philippines - have been struggling since the start of an investigation into document fraud. Audio
Deal to lift overseas agriculture worker numbers
A new deal means it will now be much easier for agricultural contractors to bring overseas workers into the country.
Zero hour bill could cost labourers jobs - union
The trade union representing farm workers fears the Government's zero hour contracts legislation could cost thousands of labourers their jobs. Audio
Dairy worker gives up after low pay and bad conditions
A former dairy farm worker says he's given up on the industry because he can't find a decent boss. Audio