New Zealand Flower Farmers deserve fairer treatment and consideration. Support contactless deliveries for cut flowers through level 3 and 4 Delta lockdown.

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#3003

Flowers bring so much joy and beauty and we need that during a pandemic

Janessa Bartsch (Auckland, 2021-09-10)

#3016

Flowers are a highly perishable good and also boost mental health. They should be treated no differently to other perishable goods that are allowed to be sold in strict lockdowns.

Daniele Clarke (Auckland, 2021-09-10)

#3017

I’m a flower farmer who is also being severely effected by this lock down!

Aila Morgan Guthrie (Makarau, 2021-09-10)

#3018

We should be supporting the small businesses who are losing 100% of revenue and product. It's heartbreaking.

Lisa Quarrie (Hamilton, 2021-09-10)

#3020

I love flowers they are beautiful and I also think those who create beautiful flower bunches should have a job and not let precious plants go to waste!!!

Bonnie Crawshaw mclean (Auckland, 2021-09-10)

#3023

I know many in this industry and nature nurtures!

Caro Baker (Christchurch, 2021-09-10)

#3026

Flowers are essential

Claudia Poole (Auckland, 2021-09-10)

#3027

I'm a florist in the bay of plenty and cant get a regular supply of flowers because Auckland is in level 4 lock down

Tracy Dixon (Whakatane, 2021-09-10)

#3033

I love flowers!!!

Jessica Fisher (Christchurch, 2021-09-10)

#3038

I love flowers.

Marianne Irving (Christchurch, 2021-09-10)

#3039

I'm signing because flowers can be sold and delivered contactless and once again businesses are impacted by the lock down restrictions. The labour government, does not help the business owner. It's just disgusting

Janina Claridge (Invercargill, 2021-09-10)

#3042

It's so sad these businesses are losing out on some much income and people are missing out on an uplifting delivery in these hard times. With deliveries being covid safe/supportive

Courtney Callaghan-Pope (Auckland, 2021-09-10)

#3043

I’m signing because a bunch of fresh flowers do wonders to brighten up your mood when feeling down or having a tough time. Allowing contactless deliveries during alert levels 4 & 3 would put a smile on so many people’s faces

Pip Ryland (Lower Hutt, 2021-09-10)

#3047

As a florist I agree with growers needs and a friend of mine had a baby during lockdown, I couldn't see her so flowers would have been great!

Kelly Quinn (Waipa, 2021-09-10)

#3050

I want financial support for all those working in the industry given the devastating impact Level 4 has had on their businesses.

Clare Savage (Wellington, 2021-09-10)

#3054

The law is ludicrous, same applies for butchers fish shops , bakers etc
Flowers bring joy and happiness and we should be able to purchase these regardless of lockdown levels.

Vivien Taylor (HASTINGS, 2021-09-10)

#3058

I'm a florist that is seeing first hand the flow on effect right through to consumer! But mostly needs our New Zealand growers to be able to survive these times to continue providing the most economical and environmentally sounded floral options

Sarah Naylor (Ashburton, 2021-09-10)

#3059

As a grower I know it’s very achievable to harvest (in most cases within your own bubble) and deliver contactless.

Alice Cardwell (Greymouth, 2021-09-10)

#3064

The flower growing industry is being unfairly disadvantaged under Level 4 trading rules.

Gillian McFarlane (Winton, 2021-09-10)

#3069

To support all the flower growers

Alyshia Laura (Auckland, 2021-09-10)

#3073

I’m a florist and my business can’t thrive if the growers can’t thrive and stay in business. We have to support each other to keep the NZ flower industry going. We don’t want to be importing product when it can be grown right here. People need flowers for the joy they bring into their lives.

Annwyn Tobin (Wellington, 2021-09-10)

#3079

The importance of flowers is crucial to our daily lives. It is so vital for our mental health to take in the beauty that nature has.
Flowers symbolise so many aspects of our lives and for many people having the ability to purchase beautiful flowers for others and ourselves provides a sense of gratitude, something that we all need so much right now.

On an industry level, supporting NZ growers and the ever expanding flower market within NZ again is crucial for increasing GDP. We cannot continue to cripple industries and all the individuals that make up these industries.

A solution to trading safely can be easily achieved.

Angela Lane (Lower Hutt, 2021-09-10)

#3082

I am a casual florist a d the flowers bring so much to so many people . Income ,joy well being , occasions, celebrations .
No matter mood you are flowers can brighten your day!

Susan Andrews (Cambridge, 2021-09-10)

#3086

The power of flowers can go further for the mental health of a wider range of people than alcohol can.

Bridie Taylor (Wellington, 2021-09-10)

#3087

My wonderful niece Alice has worked very hard to grow flowers and now can’t sell her produce.

Nicola Pridham (Auckland, 2021-09-10)

#3089

I’m signing because the past couple of year s have already been tough on small businesses and while lockdown is important, this one Judas spring comes is especially hard on our flower farmers.

Flowers are important. They feed our mind and soul if not our bodies. If alcohol suppliers can sell and courier their wares, why not flowers, if they are able to be done safely?

Dee Radhakrishnan (Auckland, 2021-09-10)

#3092

Flowers are essential. More essential than alcohol in my opinion, or upmarket clothing stores that have been allowed to continue to trade. They are able to be delivered contactless and would be a lovely way to let family or friends know you're thinking of them in a hard time to boost moral.

Jody Young (Auckland, 2021-09-10)

#3095

It is such a waste of money and hard earned blood sweat and tears. If we can go to the supermarket they can sell their flowers

Lynda Casey (Auckland, 2021-09-10)

#3097

Flower farmers not being able to sell their produce could mean financial ruin for many as their entire season's earnings could be lost. They can be safely sold without contact. It is ridiculous to think that alcohol is considered essential - in a health response!

Ruth Morse (Auckland, 2021-09-10)

#3103

I support the protection of industry/farming which can be sustained in a ‘risk free’ or ‘minimally risky’ manner during any future Lockdowns.

Amy Coombes (Palmerston North, 2021-09-10)

#3107

At times like this we need Flowers to bring some joy into peoples lives. We also need to help our Flower Growers survive and not dump product such a waste

Maurice Kirton (Maungaturoto, 2021-09-10)

#3109

I am a florist

Michelle Avery (Feilding, 2021-09-10)

#3110

People are struggling. Why not let flower growers sell online with contactless pickup and delivery.

Michelle Ball (Whangarei, 2021-09-10)

#3119

This is awful, letting all these beautiful spring flowers go to waste. It’s the small things like flowers that bring joy to our lives.

Natasha Kotlarevsky (Auckland, 2021-09-10)

#3124

1. Flowers are perishable and to watch growers throw out all their hard work is devastating
2. Flowers bring joy. When times are tough in level 4 does it not make sense to allow people to experience a little joy of flowers?
3. What makes flowers any different than veggies? If safe contactless sales and distribution occur with veggies why would flowers be any different?

Cathy Caveney’s (Auckland, 2021-09-10)

#3126

As a perishable good that brings people joy and happiness in a dark time, flowers should be able to be sold in level 4.

Romy Eichholz (Auckland, 2021-09-10)

#3128

As a florist it’s been a tough year for all , this lockdown will make it even harder for the growers and flower shops

Melanie Rule (Auckland, 2021-09-10)

#3141

Because it’s just so unfair

Adele Dromgool (Tauranga, 2021-09-10)

#3144

There is so much research that shows the health benefits of having cut flowers in your home and work environments. When we are all facing such an uncertain time amongst this global pandemic I am shocked that flowers are deemed "non-essential" when consumers can get access to so many other items!

Rebecca Jones (Auckland, 2021-09-10)

#3146

I’m signing because I believe flowers can be delivered by contactless means.

Jacquie Mockridge (Auckland, 2021-09-10)

#3148

I am a flower grower.

Sarah Jamieson (Auckland, 2021-09-10)

#3154

I am a florist that buys & supports our NZ grown flowers. I buy direct from flower farmers . And from auction houses . We need all growers to trade in level 4

Fiona Berendt (Palmerston North, 2021-09-10)

#3156

It is so sad to waste beautiful flowers and hurt the growers!

Karie Scott (Auckland, 2021-09-10)

#3162

Dont waste our beautiful flowers and the hard work these flower growers have done to bring joy and beauty to us in these trying times!

Marissa Torok (Auckland, 2021-09-10)

#3168

These businesses need to survive

Karen Miller (Whangaparaoa, 2021-09-11)

#3170

I beileve that flower traders deserve consideration and a fairer go when it comes to lockdown levels and their ability to trade and I also beileve that flowers are as meaningful and necessary as other goods still being traded especially when it comes to mental health and wellness and what receiving flowers can do for an individual not in the greatest headspace

Brooke McAlister (Te Kauwhata, 2021-09-11)

#3174

The costs to those in this industry are too high. They deserve a fair response from government within covid protocols.

Catherine Handley (Waiheke Island, 2021-09-11)

#3181

I want to support local independent flower farmers

Ella Kritos (Auckland, 2021-09-11)

#3184

The NZ flower industry is struggling. Covid has had huge impacts on these NZ businesses and the long term impacts will be sad for us as a whole if they are not supported further than the basic subsidies.

Emily Sweden (Auckland, 2021-09-11)

#3187

I’m signing because flower growers are just as important as every other grower/farmer and should be given consideration to sell their product in Level 4 as COVID safe as possible.

Laura Rose Smith (Lake Conjola, 2021-09-11)

#3189

We need to support local businesses in times of crisis

Gypsy Hamer (Porirua, 2021-09-11)

#3198

I feel flower farmers and all growers of produce need to be able to sell their produce during Level 4. Fresh produce should never be allowed to perish. I would feel safer visiting the butcher or green grocer in Level 4, than a large supermarket. Use common sense and let's be fair to all.

Kate Kempe (Auckland, 2021-09-11)