NZPPI NEWS

Changes to Essential Skills visa

Minister of Immigration has increased the duration of new Essential Skills visas for those who are paid below the median wage, from 6 months to 12 months

Extension for Working Holiday visas and Supplementary Seasonal Employment visas

The Government has announced extensions to Working Holiday visas and Supplementary Seasonal Employment (SSE) visas, and changes to Essential Skills visas, which may affect some of your employees.

Horticultural plastic pots on government's radar

New regulatory product stewardship schemes will be needed for horticultural plastics and plastic pots.

Plant Variety Rights Bill

The Plant Variety Rights Bill was introduced to Parliament and had its first reading at the end of May 2021.

News Roundup - 31 May

Immigrant labour, decarbonisation, biofuel, pineapples, and more

Myrtle rust found in Christchurch, more expected in region

Myrtle rust has been found on a hedge in Ōtautahi-Christchurch, the furthest south an established infection of the plant disease has been seen.

Positive engagement from the Rotorua Careers Expo

Earlier in May, NZ Plant Producers attended the Rotorua Careers Expo to promote our industry and engage future young plant producers.

2021's Young Achiever Finalists Have Been Selected

The Young Achiever competition is set to be the biggest yet, with five finalists selected to compete in July's competition.

Business Central Launches New App for Member Benefits

NZ Plant Producers has partnered with Business Central through our connection with EMA. Their new app provides a range of discounts and special offers as a member-only benefit.

Mitre 10 and Zealandia launch plant pot recycling trial

Join Mitre 10 and Zealandia to help keep troublesome plastic plant pot waste ending up in landfills

News Roundup - 18 May

Cheap labour wanted, it's a jobseekers' market, cheap wine available, and more!

NZ Plant Producers Board vice chair Geoff Thorpe resigns

Geoff Thorpe, NZ Plant Producers vice chair and sector representative for orchard and vine producers, has resigned.

Are you an accredited employer? There are upcoming changes to temporary work visas

There are going to be changes to temporary work visas on 1 November 2021

Lifelong Learning and Employment through PiPI

Pathways into Primary Industries (PiPI) is a project led by Primary ITO, funded through the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) COVID-19 Workforce Development Councils and Transitional Industry Training Organisations Response Project Fund.

Strategy Review: Transforming our industry for the future

Around 30 of our members gathered in Hamilton last month for the NZPPI Strategy Forum. The purpose of the day was for our members to help the NZPPI Board identify the future strategic priorities that NZPPI should pursue.

Students Lining up for Horticulture

Last month Matt Dolan had the privilege to present at the Horticulture Agriculture Teachers Association (HATA) Conference in Motueka, where he learned that after decades of declining student numbers, horticulture classes are again filling up.

Skilled Newcomers program connecting you with skilled talent

Business Central has an awesome initiative, creating ease for employers when looking for the right candidates for their company.

Business Central's Payroll Bootcamp Available to all NZPPI Members

Business Central has put together a Payroll Bootcamp, starting 11th May 2021, updating you on changes to payroll legislation. All NZPPI members can take advantage of their member discount price, courtesy of our affiliation with the EMA.

News Roundup - 29 April

Subsidies for horticulture workers, for Canterbury businesses, for drought-struck farms, for rural immigrant women, and more

April 2021 Plant Trolley Update

The last twelve months has been a busy one for the trolley system. Unprecedented demand last year sees us having 3400 trolleys under lease and around 200 on short term hire.