Bad apples exploiting workers gives brand bad name, labour inspectorate says

Following widespread worker protection breaches in Australian horticulture, New Zealand officials assure robust systems exist to prevent similar issues. While NZ faces challenges, they believe the scale is smaller. Inland Revenue discovered $45 million in undeclared horticulture taxes, highlighting non-compliance. MBIE actively investigates, with migrant exploitation a key focus, using punitive powers when needed.