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Pacific workers’ complaints put labour mobility protections under scrutiny

Workers in Australia and New Zealand have raised concerns about sexual harassment, restrictive living conditions and employer accountability, putting the spotlight on how Pacific employees are protected.

Renate RiversWed, 26 Aug

Immigration

Pacific worker boom plan shelved as New Zealand government keeps RSE cap in place

Immigration Minister Erica Stanford pushed to remove annual limits on Pacific seasonal workers, arguing it would cut red tape and boost remittances, but the proposal did not get Cabinet approval.

Kaya Selby, RNZ Pacific journalistThu, 06 Aug

Politics •

Sāmoa

Laauli pushes for better worker pathways as Luxon calls Sāmoa a trusted Pacific partner

Sāmoa's Prime Minister Laaulialemalietoa has used his first official visit to New Zealand to push for stronger labour mobility, trade links and a modernised relationship between the two countries.

PMN NewsThu, 23 Jul

Politics

Pacific workers among most vulnerable as modern slavery bill advances - advocates

There are fears Pacific workers may be the most vulnerable to abuse as Parliament considers modern slavery legislation.

Khalia StrongFri, 22 May

Immigration •

Fiji

Pacific labour system under pressure as deaths, migration and worker shortages grow

As families mourn workers lost overseas, the region faces a growing crisis at home - thousands leave for jobs in NZ and Australia and Fiji is forced to import labour just to keep key industries running.

Christine RovoiTue, 12 May

Business

Pacific labour schemes come under pressure as Aotearoa and Australia face calls for reforms

A new ILO report is driving urgent pleas for change as concerns grow over costs, conditions, and worker protections for Pacific seasonal workers.

Christine RovoiWed, 22 Apr

Politics

Four in five Kiwis want action on migrant worker exploitation

New polling shows major public support for reforms to allow migrant workers to leave abusive jobs.

Khalia StrongThu, 29 Jan

Law & Order •

Vanuatu •

Aotearoa New Zealand

Two seasonal workers found dead at Bay of Plenty orchard

Police say the bodies of the ni-Vanuatu RSE workers were found at a Pukehina kiwifruit property on New Year’s Day.

Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uThu, 08 Jan

Pacific Region

Sending money home: Call for transparent solutions and digital transformation

Many Pacific families rely on remittances to support essential needs like food, education, and healthcare, but high transfer fees impose major barriers, experts say.

Khalia StrongTue, 25 Nov

Health

Study to focus on health risks faced by Pacific meatworkers

While the industry is crucial to New Zealand’s economy, researchers claim Pacific and Māori workers are physically paying the price.

Khalia StrongFri, 22 Aug

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