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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#1003

This is Bullshit! How many of my friends have died over lockdown because of suicide and we can't even order them flowers?!?!***** the Gubment

Cz Compton (Auckland, 2021-09-08)

#1007

Commercial flowers should have the status as any other commercial crop

Gus Benger (Wellington, 2021-09-08)

#1009

For happy reasons, sad reasons, any reason. “Say it with flowers” . Even more so during lockdown when we can get just about everything else delivered and fresh flowers are missing . A vital contributor to wellbeing. An essential item for supermarkets and home delivery surely ? A shocking omission!

Shona Old (Auckland, 2021-09-08)

#1010

I am a florist in chch and there were only 20 bunches of roses at the market today, And to see all those roses and other beautiful flowers be thrown out is such a waste of not only money but time and resources

Briony Hobbs (Christchurch, 2021-09-08)

#1018

As a floristry student it’s sad seeing my industry suffer so much. Thousands of dollars worth of flowers going to waste. Flowers make people happy, they deserve to be essential. If you can get a bottle of wine delivered why can’t you get a bunch of flowers?

Kaya Michaels (Christchurch, 2021-09-08)

#1025

I believe flowers can be delivered contactlessly.

Flowers make people happy and show caring
Which is what we all need during this difficult time

Janet Whalley (Auckland, 2021-09-08)

#1028

I’m signing because flowers are an essential contribution to human well-being and traditions of a show of love, caring and compassion towards other humans. Most of the growers are family businesses operated with a passion for their business and their staff. Contactless deliveries are possible and happening for other industries. Let the flowers bring hope and happiness to the people.

Glenyss Old (New plymouth, 2021-09-08)

#1030

My mother has been in hospital / care since July 4 with a broken knee and hand and now we can’t see her and she is miserable as shit! It’s awful

Jo Kennard (Auckland, 2021-09-08)

#1037

This is grossly unfair how the flower industry has been overlooked and as a grower I feel we need to be heard

Nicole Brzeska (Raglan, 2021-09-08)

#1040

I’m a nz florist and am gutted for our hardworking growers that are having to throw out so much product as they remain in level 4

Sarah Gutschlag (Queenstown, 2021-09-08)

#1041

Why flowers cant be sold under level 4, how is it different to other items?

Kerry White (Auckland, 2021-09-08)

#1047

I’m signing because I support the growers. If a niche donut maker can deliver in level 4 then these ladies should also be able to access all the willing customers for whom flowers are far more essential (and healthier!!)

Claire Riach (Auckland, 2021-09-08)

#1054

Flowers are a perishable crop plant and should be available for purchase during Level 4. Frankly they are BETTER for mental health than meat or wine.

Barb West (Tauranga, 2021-09-08)

#1057

I don't want flowers growers to lose their livelihoods.
Flowers matter in times of crisis!

Hannah Dore (Christchurch, 2021-09-08)

#1060

Flowers are essential.

Karlo Mila (Auckland, 2021-09-08)

#1071

I'm signing because I've grown my own cut flowers and it's very intensive with significant upfribt costs and small windows in availability. I can well imagine how these issues scale up in commercial growing. Flowers provide so much joy to people in all sorts of ways, and we need their growers to survive through and beyond Covid. Please help them.

Lesley Stone (Auckland 1081, 2021-09-08)

#1084

It’s quite simple Flowers bring people much
joy & happiness something we all need
in these trying times

Karen Williams (Ostend, 2021-09-08)

#1095

Livelyhoods, mental health and supply chains. NZ we can create ways for business to operate safely during L4.

Belinda Kennedy (Christchurch, 2021-09-08)

#1098

We are wholesale flowers to Supermarkets, we are stopped supplying and sell flowers as we are not essential!!

Aiad Tomas (Auckland, 2021-09-08)

#1100

I’m a very small scale flower farmer. Fortunately, the income I earn doesn’t significantly impact my families ability to meet our financial obligations but I know many flower farmers who are reliant on it.

To have to bin product that is in every way perfect for sale is heartbreaking. It takes its toll not only financially but it is completely emotionally heart breaking. So much goes into each and every one of those flowers. From the plant selection and initial investment, through providing everything the plant needs to thrive and extinguishing everything that could be harmful and finally on to cutting the flower. It is pampered by the flower farmer in every way to make that flower as perfect for market as possible. To then have to throw it into the compost pile is soul destroying.

Flowers could be sold like any other produce at market without posing any more risk than a piece of broccoli would.

Megan Ramsbottom (Thames, 2021-09-08)

#1106

I own a florist store in Wellington and the lockdowns are killing the floral industry for the growers and the cycle goes on down the chain.
Flowers are just as essential as wine and doughnut deliveries and we can still do this contactless.

Anna Walraven (Wellington, 2021-09-08)

#1108

I'm a florist in the making and hope one day to also be a flower farmer so I'm going to start fighting the good fight now.

Fiona Hewitt (Wellington, 2021-09-08)

#1112

They are farmed produce.

Penny Foister (Auckland, 2021-09-08)

#1114

It breaks my heart seeing the beautiful flowers going to waste, and to think of all the work the farmers have put in for this result. So unfair, and it feels like we will lose this industry if we don’t support them.

Abby Knight (Christchurch, 2021-09-08)

#1120

I’m a flower farmer and flowers being perishable goods should be approved for sale during Level 4!

Claire Cave (Auckland, 2021-09-08)

#1121

I want to support my flower growing friends and can’t condone such wastage of flowers

Emily Morris (Dunedin, 2021-09-08)

#1126

Flowers might be considered as essential as alcohol!

Michaela Hendry (Auckland, 2021-09-08)

#1130

I'm signing this petition because I'm in both the flower growing and events industries and know how this lockdown will impact those not allowed to safely move stock in Level 4.

Susan Schwass (Whakatane, 2021-09-08)

#1133

I’m a flower grower of 23 years and being in this situation is heartbreaking and financially not sustainable. This industry is in real trouble.

Jenna Butler (Auckland, 2021-09-08)

#1139

Growing beautiful blooms to brighten the spring days is a joy Been unable to share them and to sell them is heartbreaking and a financial hit

Gill Aspin (Waiuku, 2021-09-08)

#1140

I am a florist and I support our industry fully.

marie Fowler (Hamilton, 2021-09-08)

#1141

I'm signing because flowers are perishable, and growers are not adequately compensated for their lost profits during level 4 lockdown.
I'm also signing because while isolated from the majority of nature and outdoors, fresh flowers would be an excellent boost to my quality of mental health.
Please allow contactless delivery of cut flowers during level 4 lockdown.

Emma Still (Wellsford, 2021-09-08)

#1144

Supporting my wonderful friends in their talent and craft and their mahi.

Amiria Grenell (Christchurch, 2021-09-08)

#1145

I’m signing because of the inconsistencies that the government has rolled why is it so different to have contactless purchases for flowers and landscape supplies you keep talking about mental health and these are two areas that would make a huge difference to people in lockdown!!!!

Pauline Evill (Waiheke Island, 2021-09-08)

#1147

I support NZ flower growers!

Rach Boisen (Wellington, 2021-09-08)

#1150

I am a beginning flower farmerm

Lisa Dine (Takapau, 2021-09-08)

#1153

Flowers bring joy to people who are otherwise down in Level 4

Jess McGillivray (Auckland, 2021-09-08)

#1155

Our flower growers are a vital part of the weddings and events industry. Not only have they lost any source of income due to covid, they are now being forced to destroy their crops. Flowers should be added to the essential list of perishable items, without question.

Lucy Magill (Christchurch, 2021-09-08)

#1157

These growers work year round very hard for their harvest and I think they deserve to be able to sell their produce , if done contact less

Jane Lysaght (Napier, 2021-09-08)

#1158

I think it is unfair that the flower growers are unable to sell their flowers during L4 especially when contactless delivery is do-able.
The Government must support our small industry’s. It’s very disappointing that they aren’t listening to us.

Catherine Plimmer (Wellington, 2021-09-08)

#1160

If other businesses can contactlessly deliver their perishable goods, then why can’t flower farmers contactlessly deliver their perishable flowers?

Milly Henry (Hamilton, 2021-09-08)

#1166

Flowers make people feel good allow them in to the community

Charles Ronaldson (Wellington, 2021-09-08)

#1167

Flowers bring joy!! Not everyone has a garden to look out at, flowers bring nature inside and with it a sense of well-being. Sooo needed when stuck in lockdown. Flowers for mental health, as important as nourishing food for physical health

Miriam Lindsay (Auckland, 2021-09-08)

#1169

Because I know growers & florists & how devastating this is for them.

Victoria Shaw (Greytown, 2021-09-08)

#1173

Becuase I support this

Amanda Keat (New Plymouth, 2021-09-08)

#1175

I think Flower farmers should be allowed to safely sell their flowers under L4 to protect the future of our flower farming industry in NZ

Jeb Haisty (Hokitika, 2021-09-08)

#1177

I am a florist and believe that flowers are important for mental health and happiness 😊 the lockdown has been a blow to my new business.
But mostly
I feel for all the growers who have not been able to sell their produce, and have suffered great financial losses.
This has not only been a financial loss for them but also heartbreaking as they had to throw away many hours of hard work and love .
I have seen this first hand as my family has been in the flower growing industry for many years. We were devastated when we saw the flowers opening their beautiful buds, knowing that we would soon have to rip them up and throw them out.
Please change the regulations around level 4 !!

Kia kaha
Please also be kind to us trying to make a living. Doing what we love .
Thanks, Rosanna.

Rosanna Vanderput (Greytown, 2021-09-08)

#1184

I’m a florist and I understand the need for flowers in community! These farmers are doing this work as they love flowers, they certainly don’t make a huge amount. I want to support local, small business!

Kimberley Ellmers (Christchurch, 2021-09-08)

#1185

Perishable products that unless distributed will be destroyed taking businesses with them - let’s get real about helping business when we can. Come on government

Olivia Carter (Auckland, 2021-09-08)

#1186

I want to buy contactless flowers. Its a huge shame for them to go to waste.

Lyndal Jefferies (Auckland, 2021-09-08)

#1187

It’s just not reasonable.

Jessica Ennor (Christchurch, 2021-09-08)

#1194

Throughout the various lockdowns, I have wanted to give flowers (dropped off or delivered so I adhere to lockdown protocols) to friends and family who were celebrating a special occasion, suffering loss of a loved one or simply needing a lift in spirits. When I can buy and /or have delivered many things, including alcohol, which are considered essential for well-being, I would very much like to see fresh cut flowers added to the essential items list of products available. Thank you.

Deb Ward (Auckland, 2021-09-08)

#1195

It is totally unfair what is happening to flower growers. Alcohol is delivered is that a essential industry

Anthony Butler (Whangarei, 2021-09-08)

#1196

Flowers are important in lockdown fir mental health and happiness and we miss them . The thought of them being dumped is appalling when there is genuine need for them as an essential item

Karen Lee (Auckland, 2021-09-08)

#1197

Flowers are vital for the financial welfare of the growers & mental welfare of general public, the world needs flowers💐

Kay Faulls (Wanaka, 2021-09-08)

#1198

It’s such a senseless waste and so unfair. Flowers are just what we need. I can’t see how anyone’s health would be compromised any more than supplying and selling fresh vegetables.

Margaret Hardy (Havelock North, 2021-09-08)

#1199

I.dont understand why flowers can't be picked safely if cabbages and vegetables can

Olwyn Burns (Auckland, 2021-09-08)

#1200

People are loosing their livelihoods

Olive campbell (Auckland, 2021-09-08)