RICKY WILSON/STUFF Windsong Orchard owner Jennie Crum discusses the perks and perils of selling her produce in an honesty box (video published January 2021). For decades they were a common sight on many Kiwi highways, but honesty boxes have been targeted by the not so honourable. The roadside stalls, which rely on passing customers to pay the correct amount, advertise a range of goods – from fresh lemons and blueberries to walnuts and lilies. And while small thefts are commonplace, one grower-family was targeted with a spate of $100 per day thefts. But out-of-pocket growers have pledged to continue; keeping the “Kiwi tradition” alive, in spite of thieves. READ MORE: Growers will be able to cherry pick their price after unseasonable deluge of rain across New Zealand Strawberry season takes shape thanks to ‘happy’ bumble bees Rising sea temperatures make for warmer holiday dips Boxes of cash stolen, piles of foreign change and tallys that don’t add up have been run of the mill for some sellers recently. A money box wrenched out with a crow bar, whole boxes of flowers stolen, and a note which read “honesty be damned” have owners in Marlborough on their guard. But it is the honest, loyal customers who have helped stalwart stall holders stay… Read full this story
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