Photo: NZ HeraldPrime Minister Jacinda Ardern says she is "aware of the issues" around worker shortages in hospitality and signals there will be moves to address them in the "not too distant future". She had published an open letter in May about their worker shortages, saying the Government was "cutting off our lifeblood". Ardern said she was aware of the open letter and wider challenges facing the hospitality sector. "Certainly from hospitality we have known for some time, particularly those who have staff as part of the team on visas due run out. Faafoi said the Government regularly reviewed border settings and made adjustments where and when that has been possible.

Source: Otago Daily Times July 05, 2021 23:26 UTC