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$50 million reforms to stop migrant worker exploitation
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Kiwifruit growers allowed to lodge PSA appeal with Court of Appeal
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Opportunity of a lifetime in huge Kerikeri orchard
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Agritech support plan to establish horticultural robotics academy
More support is on the way for New Zealand's agritech industries.
Govt announces 'ambitious' agritech plans
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PHB apologies to RSE staff
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Gareth Carter: Pruning deciduous fruit trees and roses
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Covid-19: Stranded fruit pickers fly back to Pacific homes
Pacific fruit workers who arrived here before Covid broke out are finally going home.
Post-Covid horticulture strategy aims to tackle harvesters' challenges
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Harvesters fear for industry as temporary workers' visa expiration looms
Hort industry warns it may cut back on harvest, if Govt doesn't head-off labour shortage.
Burglar caught after leaving engraved knife at scene
The armed burglar, who also breached the Covid-19 lockdown rules, avoided prison.
New study could lead to bumper crops
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Robin Sage: Regional council's total fire ban 'draconian'
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