Marape seeks more PNG numbers in NZ seasonal work scheme
Quoting Radio New Zealand – 24 February 2020
“Papua New Guinea's prime minister says he will work to enable more young people from his country to come to New Zealand for seasonal work.
“James Marape made the comment yesterday at T&G apple orchard in the Hawke's Bay region of New Zealand, where he is on a four-day state visit.
“A number of Papua New Guineans are working at the orchard as part of the Recognised Seasonal Employer, or RSE scheme.
“Mr Marape commended the PNG fruit-pickers on the outstanding report he received from their employer.
“More than 100 PNG people participate in the RSE scheme each year, although thousands come from some Pacific countries such as Samoa and Vanuatu.
“Mr Marape said his delegation had taken note of procedural issues hindering the prospects of more PNG people joining the RSE.
“He said when back in PNG, he would get the Labour Department and the National ID Office to speed up processes.”
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