New Zealand's government says it's taking steps to ensure Pacific seasonal workers' rights are protected.
Around eleven-thousand Pacific people are working in New Zealand's viticulture and horticulture sectors this season under the Recognised Seasonal Employer scheme.
Since beginning in 2007, the scheme has been a big success, according to Workplace Relations Minister, Iain Lees-Galloway.
The minister last week introduced the Employment Relations Amendment Bill which he told Johnny Blades would support good employment practices among RSE contractors.
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Janet and Roselyn at RJ Flowers Orchard in Hawkes Bay Photo: RNZ Lynda Chanwai-Earle