PM Pushes To Expand New Zealand Seasonal Worker Scheme

PM Pushes To Expand New Zealand Seasonal Worker Scheme

The Fiji Times, 01 June 2017 – Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama pushed for an increase in the number of Fijians who enter New Zealand to work under the Recognised Seasonal Workers Programme.

He urged this during talks yesterday in Suva with New Zealand Minister for Foreign Affairs Gerry Brownlee.

At the meeting, the Mr Bainimarama raised the possibility of expanding the seasonal workers scheme to include tourism and other economic sectors, so that Fijians who participate could acquire new skill sets and generally boost their capacity. Read more…