Displaying items by tag: Chris Lewis

Tuesday, 25 May 2021 05:55

Do more to attract workers - O'Connor

Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor has thrown the worker shortage issue back to farmers, saying the industry must try harder to attract and retain workers.

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Tuesday, 18 May 2021 11:55

Farmers let down by Govt MIQ restrictions

Farmers will continue to apply pressure on the Government and hope for a change of heart on the need for skilled overseas workers.

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Tuesday, 13 April 2021 13:55

Open MIQ spaces for farm workers

Farmers want the Government to open available space in managed isolation and quarantine (MIQ) to bring in much-needed workers for the primary industries.

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Tuesday, 15 September 2020 05:55

Migrant workers set to return

About 50 migrant dairy workers could potentially benefit from the Government’s border exception for work visa holders.

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Tuesday, 18 August 2020 08:24

We need overseas workers — Feds

Federated Farmers says tens of millions of dollars worth of farm production and the jobs of other workers are at risk if the Government continues to dither on allowing a limited number of skilled agricultural machinery operators into New Zealand.

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Tuesday, 21 July 2020 08:55

The migrant workers dilemma

Dairy farmers want more Kiwi workers, but they also want relaxed immigration restrictions. So, what's the problem?

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Tuesday, 16 June 2020 08:49

Farm accommodation stand-off

Dairy farmers and the Government remain at loggerheads over COVID-19 tenancy restrictions for on-farm accommodation.

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Wednesday, 03 June 2020 09:55

Report highlights good pay packets

A report confirming a sharp rise in pay for dairy sector workers will help attract more New Zealanders to farming jobs, says Federated Farmers dairy chair Chris Lewis.

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Thursday, 28 May 2020 09:53

Overstayers irk farmers

A new law preventing the eviction of tenants from rental properties is causing a headache for some dairy farmers.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 31 March 2020 11:47

COVID-19: Being essential is a privilege

Being classed an essential business is a privilege – do not abuse that privilege, says Chris Lewis, Federated Farmers national dairy spokesman.

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