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Shane Jones Accuses Kiwifruit Industry of 'Slave Practices', Slams National over Regional Shakeup

Jones said the kiwifruit industry has lost its social licence and urged state agencies to root out alleged worker exploitation.

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NZ First deputy leader Shane Jones has accused the Bay of Plenty kiwifruit industry of "medieval slave practices" at a public meeting, and called for a review of the laws governing Zespri.

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RNZ broke the news in Wellington, New Zealand on Sunday, August 30, 2026.
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