Ruth Stokes: Queenstown Chamber of Commerce CEO on town's new level of worker shortage

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Queenstown businesses have reached a new level of worker shortage.There are now more job vacancies than ratepayers in Queenstown and hospitality venues are paying unqualified staff up to $27 an hour.And even with more money on offer, they're struggling to get locals to fill the slots in time for international visitors.Queenstown Chamber of Commerce CEO Ruth Stokes joined Heather du Plessis-Allan.LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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