Thanks for logging in.

You can now click/tap WATCH to start the live stream.

Thanks for logging in.

You can now click/tap LISTEN to start the live stream.

Thanks for logging in.

You can now click/tap LATEST NEWS to start the live stream.

LISTEN
Watch
on air now

Create a 4BC account today!

You can now log in once to listen live, watch live, join competitions, enjoy exclusive 4BC content and other benefits.


Joining is free and easy.

You will soon need to register to keep streaming 4BC online. Register an account or skip for now to do it later.

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

Plans to encourage young Kiwis to our shores

Article image for Plans to encourage young Kiwis to our shores

A new campaign has kicked off to bring young New Zealanders to Australian shores to take up fruit-picking and farm work in the regions.

Tourism and Trade Minister Simon Birmingham said while he encouraged young Australians to take up the jobs, working holiday makers bring in a lot money to the tourism industry.

“Usually we have about 130,000 backpackers in Australia at any particular point time.

“This year we only have about 50,000.

“They spend quite a bit of money when they are here … but they also while moving around often do a lot of seasonal jobs.”

He said the restrictions on New Zealanders coming in to Queensland and Western Australia were “completely unjustified and unnecessary”.

Mr Birmingham also suggested Australians could do a “gap year” and take up one of the jobs.

Press PLAY to hear the full interview 

Image: Getty

Advertisement