Evan Heywood: Orchard owner on Kiwifruit grower industry report highlighting 18 percent increase in wages

Reports that if you want to get into horticulture as a labourer, then kiwifruit is your best bet.  The latest NZ Kiwifruit grower industry report found employers paid between $27 and $29 per hour for picking green and gold kiwifruit. It was an 18 percent increase compared to last year and also included employers offering other incentives. Kiwifruit and apple grower in Motueka, co-owner of the Heywood orchard, Evan Heywood joined Mike Hosking. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.