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EPISODE · Jul 3, 2026 · 5 MIN

Gardening business pushing up wages to attract workers

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The owner of an Auckland gardening business is frustrated at how difficult it seems to get workers despite high numbers of people apparently needing jobs. She says she's advertised several times for a gardener to join her company, with no experience required and on the job training. She's now resorted to using a recruitment company. The business owner spoke to Lisa Owen.

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