The Pre-Harvest Kiwifruit Seasonal Labour Report 2024/25 provides a snapshot of the people and work that underpin orchard operations ahead of harvest. Drawing on survey data from kiwifruit employers across the country, the report outlines the scale of seasonal labour required, the key pre-harvest tasks completed on orchard, and how workforce demand is expected to grow as the industry expands. With kiwifruit production set to increase over the next five years, the report highlights the critical role of seasonal workers, alongside permanent staff, in supporting a productive, resilient, and future‑fit kiwifruit industry.
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