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Employer Bulletin | 26 February
Last Friday, the Government announced that they will repeal the Business Payment Practices Act 2023.
Employer Bulletin | 19 February
The Three Waters legislation, a subject of intense debate, has been decisively repealed by the Coalition Government under the leadership of Local Government Minister Simeon Brown.
Employer Bulletin | 12 February
Social Development and Employment Minister Louise Upston has announced a refocus in the coalition government's approach to employment efforts and the welfare system. This new approach prioritises supporting people into work.
Employer Bulletin | 5 February
New Zealand plans to raise its adult minimum wage by 2% to $23.15 per hour from April 1, 2024, as stated by Minister Brooke van Velden.
Employer Bulletin | 29 January
In the 12 months leading to the December 2023 quarter, New Zealand's consumer price index (CPI) rose by 4.7%.
Employer Bulletin | 23 January
The coalition Government is confirming that the exemption from road user charges (RUC) for owners of light electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrids will end from 1 April.
Employer Bulletin | 15 January
Finance Minister Nicola Willis announced a commitment to delivering further income tax relief in the 2024 Budget.
Half-year Economic and Fiscal Update & ‘mini-Budget’
The Half-year Economic and Fiscal Update (HYEFU) was delivered against a backdrop of considerable uncertainty and ongoing risks both domestically and internationally. In short, tax revenue growth is slowing, deficits are larger than forecast, and economic growth per capita is in decline.
Employer Bulletin | 19 December
Legislation to repeal Fair Pay Agreements passed its third reading in Parliament earlier this week, achieving an early milestone in the Government’s 100-day plan.
Employer Bulletin | 11 December
Twelve people are facing deportation after a multi-million-dollar crime syndicate was busted in Tāmaki Makaurau.
Employer Bulletin | 4 December
ACC has identified up to 500 MyACC accounts which are being investigated for fraudulent activity. The people behind the apparent fraud appear to have used MyACC to submit fraudulent travel reimbursement claims to ACC for financial gain.
2023 Annual General Meeting of Business Central Incorporated
The 2023 Annual General Meeting of Business Central Incorporated, which includes the Business Central and Wellington Chamber of Commerce brands, will be held at 4pm on Wednesday, 13 December.
