Meka Whaitiri extends nomination period for Primary Industries Good Employer Awards

“By extending nominations until August 24, we ensure all primary industries employers demonstrating exceptional employment practices, have a fair chance to be justly recognised as an award winner.

Associate Minister for Agriculture, Meka Whaitiri has extended the nomination period for the Primary Industries Good Employer Awards, in order to recognize more outstanding employers from the sector which employees around one in seven New Zealanders.

"From Māori Agribusiness to Employee Development, the Primary Industries Good Employer Awards celebrate employer innovation and encourages more Kiwis to experience a career in an industry that values their contribution," says Meka Whaitiri.

There's still a chance to nominate someone (or a company) for the Primary Industries Good Employer Awards. Applications close on 24 August 2018. Learn about the 5 Award categories and make a nomination on our website >> https://t.co/WEAKRMjObu pic.twitter.com/yZGDM3xey6

— Primary Industries (@MPI_NZ) August 13, 2018

"By extending nominations until August 24, we ensure all primary industries employers demonstrating exceptional employment practices, have a fair chance to be justly recognized as an award winner.

"Alongside award categories such as innovative employment practices and safe and healthy work environments, I am welcoming nominations for employers who are committed to improving employment practices in their region for the Minister's Award.

"As the primary industries employ as many as one in three people in some regions, I am committed to highlighting the kaupapa of improving regional workplaces within this sector.

"Don't miss this chance to nominate a good employer in the primary industries, one whose work environment sees employees feel supported, safe, develop and grow," Meka Whaitiri said.