Rse Scheme
Fiji Methodist leader calls for partnerships to address drug issue
The church is working with the government and all stakeholders on education and awareness about the impact of drug use on individuals, families, and society in general as a whole.
Push for more to be done for RSE workers
Bay of Plenty church pastor and Fijian community leader Patrick Rounds says it's critical in ensuring smooth transition by workers into the local environment.
Can overseas workers boost Pacific prosperity?
Analysis - As Pacific Island nations navigate their way out of pandemic debt, work abroad schemes could help, Paresh Narayan and Bernard Iyke write.
Australia's seasonal worker numbers increase by 450%
In June 2019, there were just under 6000 PALM visa holders in Australia and as of May this year there are over 32,000.
Pacific children left behind due to seasonal work schemes
Vanuatu's Deputy Prime Minister Matai Seremaiah says many children in the Pacific no longer live with their parents because of labour schemes in Australia and New Zealand. Audio
NZ human rights chief renews call for changes to RSE scheme
Saunoamaali'i Dr Karanina Sumeo says it's the perfect time to improve treatment of Pacific workers amid plans to expand the Recognised Seasonal Employer Scheme.
RSE employers want costs cut
Some employers in New Zealand who are part of the Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) scheme want changes because of the cost.
Questions raised about RSE scheme as more workers approved
New Zealand's Government has announced about 2400 more migrant workers will be allowed into the country for seasonal horticultural work, many from the Pacific Islands. Audio
From the cockpit to the tractor cab
Former pilots, cafe workers and ex sales people are just some of those looking at a career in agriculture after Covid-19 disrupted their lives. Country Life spent a day with the budding beekeepers… Audio, Gallery
From the cockpit to the tractor cab
Former pilots, cafe workers and ex sales people are just some of those looking at a career in agriculture after Covid-19 disrupted their lives. Country Life spent a day with the budding beekeepers…
AudioNational to revive RSE scheme, repeal regulations if elected
The National Party is promising to revive the Recognised Seasonal Employer, or RSE scheme, if it wins the election, as well as repealing legislation and regulations that it says ae burdonsome on… Audio
Vanuatu orchard workers desperate to get home
Ni-vanuatu workers on an orchard in Central Otago are desperate to return home to help rebuild their villages after Cyclone Harold struck last month but Covid-19 has got in the way. Audio
Vanuatu orchard workers desperate to get home
Ni-vanuatu workers on an orchard in Central Otago are desperate to return home to help rebuild their villages after Cyclone Harold struck last month but Covid-19 has got in the way.
AudioTime for honest talk about barriers to work - Immigration Minister
The Immigration Minister has defended efforts to get NZ job seekers into the regions, saying the government needs to look at why they are not taking up work. Video, Audio
