At a meeting with local growers in Hastings this afternoon, the Immigration Minister Kris Faafoi was adamant the Government won't let in workers from overseas to help with a horticulture labour shortage.
Usually, 14-thousand RSE workers come into the country to work the apple season.
Karyn speaks with New Zealand Apple and Pears CEO, Alan Pollard, about how the growers will manage the shortage.
New Zealand Apples and Pears CEO Alan Pollard Photo: supplied