In a recent issue of the Wanganui Herald mention was made of a potato gathering deal between a local Celestial and some Maoris. It now transpires that the Chinaman had a contract with a Wanganui firm to supply several tons, and the Maoris when they heard of this held out for higher rates, with the result that they now receive Is 6d per bag for gathering big tubers and Is for seed potatoes. They are still negotiating with John with a view to getting a further increase on the sacks of seed. Before the contract is finished a very high standard of gathering rates will probably have been set to the consternation of other potato growers in the district. As an offset, however, potatoes are now commanding very substantial prices Iccalty.
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Otago Daily Times, Issue 19107, 28 February 1924, Page 8
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