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West Auckland community foundation The Trusts is calling on Kiwis with citrus fruit trees on their properties to pick surplus fruit and donate it to those in need, rather than let it go to waste.

West Auckland community foundation The Trusts is calling on Kiwis with citrus fruit trees on their properties to pick surplus fruit and donate it to those in need, rather than let it go to waste.

Alan Pollard stepped down as chief executive of NZ Apples and Pears Inc. (NZAPI) late last year after over nine years in the role. He talks to Sudesh Kissun about the highlights and challenges.

As the apple industry faces a labour crisis, there is a lot of talk about technology playing a role in harvesting crops.

NZ's apple sector is facing a potential $80 million loss in the coming season because of a looming labour shortage.

The apple industry will harvest all its fruit this season, but finding labour is making it an increasing challenge, says NZ Apple and Pear chief executive Alan Pollard.