New growth ... Blue Mountain Nurseries directors Chris and Rebecca Hughes are offering two new apprenticeships in the wake of nationwide economic challenges posed by the recent Covid-19 lockdown. PHOTO: RICHARD DAVISONA West Otago nursery aims to propagate some green shoots of recovery with two new apprenticeships. Tapanui business Blue Mountain Nurseries advertised the positions after seeing an upsurge in trade following the recent Covid-19 lockdown. ‘‘I think it’s important for people to know it’s not all bad news out there in the job market. ‘‘This is an investment not only in the future of our business, but also of our young people.’’Applications close Friday.

Source: Otago Daily Times June 02, 2020 16:41 UTC