New Zealand contractors said it has been the worst season they had ever experienced. (Randy Fath/Unsplash)New Zealand Announces Over 800 Border Exemptions for Agriculture and Tech Skilled MigrantsThe New Zealand government announced border class exemptions for over 200 skilled agriculture workers and 600 tech specialists to relieve pressures created by COVID-19. Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor​ said the government was aware that labour challenges remained and would continue working with the sector to meet them where possible. Agriculture border exemptions include 200 mobile plant machinery operators, 40 shearers, and 50 wool handlers. Meanwhile, the government also announced border exemptions for tech specialists, targeting overseas talent in software development, product managers, cyber security, and interactive media.

Source: Stuff December 13, 2021 04:01 UTC