11 May 2021

Migrant workers allowed in to New Zealand for horticultural work

From Lately, 10:20 pm on 11 May 2021

The Government has announced that about 2400 more migrant workers will be allowed into New Zealand for seasonal horticultural work. They will be arriving mainly from the Pacific Islands. Thousands of spaces in managed isolation and quarantine facilities will be freed up over the next 10 months, many of which will be made available for skilled and critical workers. Karyn speaks with Alan Pollard from Apples and Pears.

New Zealand Apples and Pears CEO Alan Pollard

New Zealand Apples and Pears CEO Alan Pollard Photo: supplied