Displaying items by tag: RURAL CONTRACTORS NEW ZEALAND

A new partnership to try and help solve the labour shortage gap for rural contractors in both NZ and the UK has recently been established.

A recent round of countrywide roadshows, organised by the Rural Contractors of New Zealand (RCNZ), set out to brief members on the challenges that lie ahead in these volatile times – as well as discuss strategies to deal with these issues.

Andrew Olsen acknowledges that he inherited a well-organised trade association, but thought it needed a few changes to the direction it was travelling.

Wairarapa-based Clinton Carroll refers to the new agrichemical standard - NZS 8409:2021 - as the spraying contractors' bible.

Rural Contractors New Zealand (RCNZ) has launched a new reward and recognition programme for trainee contractors.

Despite rural contractors being told in mid-December they could bring in 200 skilled machinery operators into the country, not one has been given any MIQ space.

Overseas workers on their way to drive machinery and pick fruit could be affected by last week's decision to pause the release of MIQ rooms.

The first batch of overseas drivers for local agricultural contracting work is expected in the country next week, says Rural Contractors New Zealand (RCNZ) chief executive Roger Parton.

The new presidential team leading Rural Contractors New Zealand (RCNZ) says the organisation plays an invaluable role educating and up-skilling contractors and promoting their interests.

Wet, wet, wet: that’s the message I’m getting from contractors all around the country.