3 Aug 2023

NZ and Samoa's review of seasonal workers scheme continues

From , 6:02 am on 3 August 2023
RSE workers from Samoa working in Bostock orchard, Hastings.

RSE workers from Samoa working in Bostock orchard, Hastings. Photo: RNZ / Anusha Bradley

Both New Zealand and Samoa are in the process of reviewing its seasonal work programmes.  

It comes off the back of reports of exploitation in New Zealand and concerns from Pacific nations that they're losing skilled labour. 

RNZ Pacific's Caleb Fotheringham attended the recognised seasonal employment scheme conference in Christchurch and has the story.