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New kiwifruit app to combat exploitation
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Affco back in court over meat-hook injury
A worker's face was caught on a meat spreader hook and dragged into a metal block.
Crackdown on kiwifruit contractors
More than half of the Bay's kiwifruit labour hire contractors failed an employment audit.
Kiwifruit boss bankrupt owing $200k
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Bay leaders question immigration plan
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Skills shortage hits Bay of Plenty
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Employee fined for bidding against boss
Ex-employee of Sunair must pay $66,600 after bidding against his boss for a contract.
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Ageing population may hinder jobs growth
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TOP proposes $200 a week handout
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DHBs to ask judge to stop strike
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