Displaying items by tag: kiwifruit

Wednesday, 17 March 2021 12:25

First shipment of kiwifruit crop sets sail

The first shipment from this year’s kiwifruit harvest is on its way to two key Asian markets.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 09 March 2021 17:55

'Living wage' for kiwifruit pickers

New Zealanders are being offered a ‘living wage’ of $22.10/hour to pick and pack kiwifruit this season.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 09 February 2021 10:55

Move to mitigate illegal kiwifruit growing in China

Zespri is reworking a proposal to seek approval from growers to conduct a trial to grow Zespri Gold 3 in China.

Published in General News

Fruit and vegetable prices increased almost 9% in the year ending December 2020, boosting overall food price inflation to 2.9%, Stats NZ announced today.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 09 December 2020 14:51

Former kiwifruit labour contractor fined $276,000

A former Bay of Plenty kiwifruit labour contractor and its former owner have been ordered to pay $276,000 by the Employment Relations Authority (ERA) for exploiting six migrant workers.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 18 November 2020 13:30

Last of 2020 kiwifruit crop shipped to markets

The last of New Zealand kiwifruit industry’s 2020 crop has been shipped overseas, capping another strong season.

Published in General News
Friday, 06 November 2020 08:26

Historic day for Māori hort

A crowd of more than 150 people turned out at a recent field day at Ngai Tukairangi Trust’s kiwifruit orchard at Matapihi on the outskirts of Tauranga.

Published in General News

New Zealand's kiwifruit industry is on alert following reports of a mystery disease that is sweeping through Italian orchards.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 04 November 2020 09:02

Lack of labour

New Zealand kiwifruit growers are nervous about having enough people to work in the industry during the coming months, according to grower organisation NZKGI.

Published in General News
Friday, 30 October 2020 11:47

Lighter touch

Bragato Research Institute has signed an agreement on behalf of the wine industry to participate in the $27 million Lighter Touch Programme, alongside other industries including kiwifruit, onions and citrus.

Published in Industry
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