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Seasonal Labour Shortage Declared for BOP Kiwifruit Industry
Monday, 7 May 2018, 4:20 pm | New Zealand Kiwifruit Growers
Declaration is for 7 May until 8 June 2018 During period of declaration overseas visitors can apply to vary the conditions of their visitor visa to allow six weeks of seasonal work in kiwifruit in the Bay of Plenty. More >>
Medical examinations easier in Vanuatu thanks to Fund
Wednesday, 23 August 2017, 5:21 pm | New Zealand Kiwifruit Growers
• Kiwifruit Industry Community Support Fund Inc donates digital radiology equipment to the Vanuatu Ministry of Health • Up to 2,000 RSE workers can use a new radiology service in Santo More >>
Kiwifruit Growers Concerned by Employment Standards Breaches
Tuesday, 18 July 2017, 12:00 pm | New Zealand Kiwifruit Growers
18 July 2017 - New Zealand Kiwifruit Growers Inc. (NZKGI) says that breaches of employment standards reflect the need for further involvement by both government and industry stakeholders to lift compliance with employment legislation. More >>
Kiwifruit growers show strong support to continue levy
Wednesday, 22 March 2017, 4:27 pm | New Zealand Kiwifruit Growers
85% of growers participating in the referendum vote to continue levy Higher response rate and support for NZKGI than last levy referendum More >>
Kiwifruit harvest starts across New Zealand
Tuesday, 14 March 2017, 10:03 am | New Zealand Kiwifruit Growers
There is increasing activity in New Zealand’s kiwifruit orchards as the picking and packing of kiwifruit gets underway. Small volumes have just started to be harvested in Northland and Poverty Bay and will extend throughout the North Island and top ... More >>
New Zealand’s kiwifruit growers begin referendum vote
Friday, 24 February 2017, 9:49 am | New Zealand Kiwifruit Growers
- Support referendum for a compulsory levy on kiwifruit exports except Australia is now underway - Levy funds growers’ advocacy organisation, New Zealand Kiwifruit Growers Inc. More >>
Ruud Kleinpaste to host BOP Young Fruit Grower Gala Dinner
Friday, 13 January 2017, 4:45 pm | New Zealand Kiwifruit Growers
Ruud Kleinpaste to entertain and educate BOP horticulturalists BOP Young Fruit Grower competition winners to be announced at Gala Dinner More >>
Government decision on workers welcomed
Thursday, 24 November 2016, 10:12 am | New Zealand Kiwifruit Growers
The kiwifruit industry has welcomed the Government’s announcement of an additional 1000 seasonal workers for the coming season. More >>
NZKGI welcomes amendments to Kiwifruit Export Regulations
Thursday, 11 August 2016, 4:05 pm | New Zealand Kiwifruit Growers
New Zealand Kiwifruit Growers Inc. (NZKGI) welcomes today’s announcement by the Government to approve amendments to the Kiwifruit Export Regulations. More >>
Kiwifruit growers support labour prosecution
Thursday, 9 June 2016, 1:05 pm | New Zealand Kiwifruit Growers
There is no place in the kiwifruit industry for people not complying with employment law, with growers backing the recent prosecution of a Bay of Plenty contractor, along with industry-wide initiatives to support compliance. More >>
NZ comedian, Te Radar, to host gala dinner
Tuesday, 24 May 2016, 12:55 pm | New Zealand Kiwifruit Growers
New Zealand award-winning comedian and TV personality, Te Radar, has been confirmed as MC for the Bay of Plenty Young Fruit Grower gala dinner at Mills Reef Winery on Wednesday 22 June. More >>
Next Steps for Kiwifruit Industry Strategy Project
Friday, 26 February 2016, 1:13 pm | New Zealand Kiwifruit Growers
The government’s consultation document supporting the Kiwifruit Industry Strategy Project has been released. More >>
Trans Pacific Partnership Another Win for Kiwifruit Growers
Tuesday, 6 October 2015, 2:32 pm | New Zealand Kiwifruit Growers
New Zealand Kiwifruit Growers Inc. (NZKGI) welcomes the overnight signing of the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement – another big win for kiwifruit growers following the recent tariff elimination agreement with Korea. More >>
Tariff Amendment Bill a Significant Win
Friday, 25 September 2015, 10:04 am | New Zealand Kiwifruit Growers
New Zealand Kiwifruit Growers Inc. (NZKGI) welcomes yesterday’s passing of the Tariff Amendment Bill in parliament – a positive step toward a Free Trade Agreement with South Korea. More >>
New Zealand Kiwifruit Growers Incorporated AGM
Wednesday, 22 July 2015, 1:33 pm | New Zealand Kiwifruit Growers
New Zealand Kiwifruit Growers Incorporated (NZKGI) held its Annual General Meeting today, Wednesday 22 July 2015, updating growers on its key projects and reflected on a successful year. More >>
Bay of Plenty Young Fruit Grower Success
Thursday, 25 June 2015, 12:19 pm | New Zealand Kiwifruit Growers
More than 280 people from around the horticultural industry came together last night to celebrate the 2015 Bay of Plenty Young Fruit Grower competition which saw 26 year old Craig Ward from Apata take out the 2015 title at a sold-out gala dinner. More >>
Bay of Plenty Young Fruit Grower Competition
Tuesday, 16 June 2015, 4:29 pm | New Zealand Kiwifruit Growers
Organisers of the 2015 Bay of Plenty Young Fruit Grower competition have been overwhelmed by support for this year’s event. More >>
Final Results in Kiwifruit Grower Referendum Confirmed
Thursday, 9 April 2015, 2:27 pm | New Zealand Kiwifruit Growers
Final Results in Kiwifruit Grower Referendum Confirmed The final results in the Kiwifruit Industry Strategy Project (KISP) referendum have now been officially confirmed by election management company Electionz. KISP’s independent Chair, Neil Richardson, ... More >>
NZ Kiwifruit Growers United In Support For Industry Change
Tuesday, 24 March 2015, 10:50 am | New Zealand Kiwifruit Growers
Following a record voter turn-out, interim results show more than 90 percent of New Zealand kiwifruit growers have supported the outcomes of the Kiwifruit Industry Strategy Project (KISP) to lock-in long-term grower ownership and control of their industry. ... More >>
Kiwifruit Strategy Project on track for record turnout
Friday, 20 March 2015, 10:03 am | New Zealand Kiwifruit Growers
On the final day of voting, grower turnout for the Kiwifruit Industry Strategy Project (KISP) referendum has surpassed all expectations and is on track to be the largest voter turnout in the horticulture sector for almost two decades. KISP Independent ... More >>
