In the second half of the twentieth century, New Zealand witnessed a period of significant change, a period that resulted in dramatic demographic shifts. As a result of economic diversification, the New Zealand government looked to the Pacific (and to the at the time predominantly rural Māori population) to fill increasing labour shortages. Pacific Peoples...

This document attempts to capture and assess Transient Worker Accommodation in the Pilbara in order to inform infrastructure and essential service planning.

This report presents the findings of a review of the Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) worker pilot training programme. The purpose of the review was to assess whether the pilot had achieved the intended outcomes and, if it had (at least in part), identify if any changes are required to ensure strong future performance. The review...

New Zealand's seasonal workers scheme has lessons for Australia, writes Nic Maclellan.

In April 2007, New Zealand introduced the Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) program, which allows NZ employers to recruit overseas workers from the Pacific and South East Asia for seasonal work in horticulture and viticulture. Over the last year, New Zealand has opened its doors to seasonal workers from neighbouring island nations: villagers from Kiribati, Samoa...