"Give your mate a call and check in. It’s going to be a bit of a long term process to get out of this, so a call every week or two wouldn’t be a bad idea. Just to keep their heads up and their spirits going"
New Zealand wine industry welcomes Government’s decision to recommence the movement of RSE workers from the Pacific
May 11th, 2021
New Zealand Winegrowers welcomes the Government announcement today to recommence the movement of RSE workers from the Pacific to New Zealand.
“The announcement today will help the New Zealand wine industry secure access to the supply of off-shore labour that we need, to ensure that we can continue to make premium quality wine. At least some of these workers will arrive in time for winter pruning, a skilled role at which they excel. This decision will benefit workers, their families and our wine regions,” says Philip Gregan, CEO of New Zealand Winegrowers.