The New Zealand government has introduced two new seasonal worker visas to address labor shortages in key industries like agriculture and meat processing, with a focus on retaining experienced workers through structured return cycles and improved workforce stability.
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targeted solution for farm labour shortages
\\ \\ **Press Release**\\ \\ **ACT unveils Rural Workforce Visa to solve farm worker shortage**\\ \\ ****Andrew Hoggard****\\ \\ 9 Jun 2026\\ \\ ACT is announcing its new Rural Workforce Visa (RWV) policy, a dedicated pathway designed to give farmers a reliable, year-round pipeline of workers – without the visa uncertainty that leaves roles unfilled for months at a time.\\ \\ **Read More**Social-media signal on the same topic, drawn from the social lens. Engagement is likes + 2×shares + 3×replies, the same weighting used across the digest cards. View on /social →
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