Recognised seasonal employer (RSE) workers will be warm in the cooler Kiwi months thanks to Katikati Community Centre’s crafty helpers.
Knitting and crocheting experts have made more than 300 beanies for the RSE workers coming to Katikati in 2024. Many Pacific Island workers join the Katikati community temporarily each year as part of the scheme.
Earlier this year a pōwhiri and breakfast was held at Te Rereatukahia Marae to celebrate the contribution of seasonal workers to the area. The workers received a gift bag containing information about the community and area, bus timetables, fishing rules, a swim voucher, church service timetables and activities. They also received a winter beanie.
Community connector Sjaan Rounds says the welcome was a big success and they thought it would be a wonderful idea to be able to give them handmade gifts.
![Sjann Rounds with all the beanies destined for RSE workers.](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/NPPFGCTAGBDIZHOK57VWURIYSE.jpg?auth=bb2e214c861e98ca93e11531893b45cfb7064da678679728ed6f43f7dc5d9da7&width=16&height=19&quality=70&smart=true)