South Canterbury orchardist thankful for RSE worke
13 March 2021 - Media Release - Stuff NZ
With apple picking in full swing in South Canterbury, one orchard manager says without Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) workers the business would not be able to cope.
“If we didn’t get them we would be dead in the water,” MA Orchards manager Morten Tonder said.
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MA Orchards manager Morten Tonder said the company has 216 pickers this season – 130 of them RSE workers.
“They’ve been a tremendous help.”
Picking started at the Kerrytown Rd orchard on February 22 and will continue for about another two weeks with 216 pickers - 130 of them RSE workers.
He hoped all its fruit could be picked in the time left.