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Restrict migrant workers to boost productivity - study

New study suggests migrant workers are hampering efforts to improve productivity.

Robots to pack kiwifruit at Eastpack

But could the new technology takeover completely?

The Spinoff: Can you really make $400 a day picking cherries?

Is orchard work really that lucrative?

NZ already has a capital gains tax - you probably just didn't know it

There is a capital gains tax already on the books, it's just not enforced: Researchers

'They're not hiring Kiwis': Claims locals ignored for fruit picking jobs

"They're not hiring Kiwis and then they're trying to get people in they want to pay less."

'Years to recover': Beer industry's $300m Covid hangover

NZIER report outlines that the market is now.

From Irish dairy farm to running SkyCity Entertainment

"Having a job like this ... what a perfect opportunity" - New SkyCity CEO Michael Ahearne.

'Tight' NZ timber supplies, price rise forecast

Going from spring to summer, timber supplies forecast to be short.

Michael Ahearn takes the top job at Sky City

Sky City's new CEO Michael Ahearn introduces himself. Video / Peter Meecham

Banks' appetite for horticulture needs a close eye

Agriculture sector shows less strain from Covid-19 than others, says central bank.

Bid to overturn sale of dairy farm to Chinese buyer fails

The High Court has ruled correct procedures were followed in the sale of Westland Milk.

Fake-meat fatigue: Have we reached peak vegan meat?

Despite Kiwis' love of meat NZ is 'an ideal market' for vegan alternatives, says supplier.

Stuck in transit: Tauranga comes to Auckland's aid to ease congested containers, imports

Port of Tauranga pushes to clear Auckland port's diverted imports.

Young Māori horticulturalist's hard work bears fruit

A Māori horticulturist from Hastings is pick of the crop at inaugural industry awards.

'Tremendous support' for newly established Strong Wool Action Group

Wool a "wonderful fibre" but people had forgotten how it worked says SWAG's Andy Caughey.

About 90 jobs to go at Marsden Pt refinery over the next quarter

Refining NZ to start laying off about 90 staff as global fuel demand slows.

Ute battles: Could this be the Toyota Hilux to knock the Ford Ranger off its perch?

Toyota has launched its biggest Hilux campaign in more than three years.

Want a job? The Bay of Plenty kiwifruit industry needs you

The kiwifruit industry is keen to recruit more New Zealanders.