Displaying items by tag: MIKE CHAPMAN

Tuesday, 07 September 2021 08:25

Govt regulations 'avalanche' cripples industry

Former Horticulture New Zealand chief executive Mike Chapman says labour shortages and an avalanche of government-sponsored regulations are crippling the sector.

Published in General News
Friday, 06 August 2021 09:46

'Supermarkets are not villains'

Supermarkets shouldn't be seen as villians when it comes to competition and returns in the retail sector, says former Horticulture NZ chief executive Mike Chapman.

Published in General News
Friday, 06 August 2021 08:44

Chapman bags Bledisloe Cup

Former Horticulture New Zealand chief executive Mike Chapman last night won the Bledisloe Cup for services to the sector.

Published in General News
Friday, 26 March 2021 11:09

HortNZ backs Biosecurity Amendment Bill

Horticulture New Zealand (HortNZ) says its is thrilled that the Biosecurity (Information for Incoming Passengers) Amendment Bill was drawn from the Private Member's Ballot yesterday.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 23 March 2021 14:55

Growers want the tools

Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor says the promotion of fruit and vegetables is about healthy food and food security.

Published in General News

The government has announced that 2,000 experienced seasonal workers from the Pacific will be allowed into New Zealand in the new year.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 16 September 2020 08:57

Late RSE extensions welcomed

Horticulture NZ says it welcomed increased Government support and flexibility for the Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) workers who are still in New Zealand waiting for repatriation back to the Pacific.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 25 August 2020 06:55

Retailers' issues ignored — HortNZ

HortNZ chief executive Mike Chapman says his organisation wrote to the Prime Minister when the lockdown was first announced asking for independent retailers to be allowed to open during Alert Level 3.

Published in General News

HortNZ chief executive Mike Chapman says a complete overhaul of the Resource Management Act is urgently needed for NZ to recover quickly from the effects of Covid-19.

Published in General News
Friday, 03 July 2020 13:11

Hort raring to go

Horticulture New Zealand says the findings of the survey confirm that the sector will help drive New Zealand’s post-Covid recovery.

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