Employer Bulletin | 14 September 2026
Here's what is leading the news for employers this week:
Minister for Regulation David Seymour and Minister for Tourism and Hospitality Louise Upston have welcomed the completion of the Ministry for Regulation’s Hospitality Sector Review, which will make it easier and cheaper for hospitality businesses to open, and easier for them to do business.
“Everybody has a favourite café, bar or restaurant they wish was still open. Today’s announcement is about cutting red tape and getting rid of dumb rules which can contribute to closures,” Mr Seymour says.
“If we are going to unlock New Zealand’s potential, we need to let Kiwi businesses get on with business.
“The sector was hit hard by Covid. Red tape and dumb rules made It hard for the sector to bounce back. The rules and regulations are imposed by so many departments that they’re difficult to fix. That’s why we set up a Ministry with a mandate for cutting red tape; to fix the problems no one else can."
In today’s Bulletin:
Authority rejects employee’s claim of retaliatory redundancy
Chief executive previously dismissed receives interim reinstatement
Probationary dismissal still requires fair process
Suspicion of drug influence onsite must be handled carefully
Issuing alternative work during an investigation is not a suspension
Six news updates of interest for employers including:
Hospitality industry served regulatory relief
Overseas investment applications made cheaper
KiwiSaver report highlights continued growth
AIP Visa Growth Category expands to support Build to Rent
More visitors set to discover regional New Zealand
Free online food safety training benefits thousands
Three Bills open for submission
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