Unable to find locals to change a tyre

1News ran a story recently about a tyre company in Kaikohe that had been unable to fill a job vacancy locally. 

The story started: “It's been six weeks since Roger Kopoken shifted to the Northland town of Kaikohe from the Philippines to fill a job that'd been advertised for months.” 

The business owners said, "[Roger] is perfectly ready to pick up the tools and get stuck in."

Why are there no local people ready to pick up the tools and get stuck in? 

To read the 1News item go to https://www.1news.co.nz/2023/06/08/unable-to-find-kiwis-employers-are-hiring-from-overseas/