Photo / Paul TaylorUp to 2000 people from the Pacific region will arrive in New Zealand in the next few months to carry out seasonal work at orchards and farms around the country. Those taking part in the RSE scheme could be easily spotted - with everyone in the group sporting a red and white island-printed Aloha shirt. Up to 2000 people linked to the Recognised Seasonal Employment scheme will arrive in New Zealand in the coming months. For employers, only those with an Agreement to Recruit classification will be able to employ RSE workers from overseas. "The RSE scheme enables the flow of much-needed income and skills between New Zealand and our Pacific neighbours," a statement posted online said.

Source: New Zealand Herald January 18, 2021 00:43 UTC