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  • Need to Know: Where have all the staff gone?

    … Real economic impact The labour shortage poses a major risk to the economy, particularly in its ability to … to broader forces. Wages are rising at 8.8 per cent a year, ahead of record inflation at 7.9 per cent.  Employers … to find workers. Most developed nations are facing a similar environment of low unemployment and high inflation. …
  • Need to Know: Full Expensing

    … write off their longer-term capital investments as a business expense, rather than slowly depreciating them over time. Because a dollar now is more valuable than a dollar in the future, a shift to full expensing …
  • Need to Know: Fair Pay Agreement Bill

    … and training entitlements. An FPA will be in force for a minimum of 3 years and a maximum of 5 years. Wage rates will apply across all … between regions) Who can initiate an FPA and how ? Only a union can initiate an FPA. There are only two ways that an …
  • ExportNZ ASB Hawke’s Bay Export Awards 2025

    … world stage. Now in its 11 th year, the Export Awards is a celebration of outstanding exporters in the Hawke’s Bay and … their contribution to the wider economy. These awards are a recognition of the incredible mahi of exporters across the … exporters and other businesses in the export eco system. A new category has been added this year, the NZME Service to …
  • Our Facilitators

    … and corporate entities. She also holds accreditation as a SafePlus assessor and the Exemplar Global auditing … avoidable risks to the company itself. She has served as a consultant to Business Central, the Wellington Chamber of … NGOs, healthcare, education, and private sectors. With a focus on tailored H&S systems, Adrienne ensures …
  • Budget 2025: What's in it for business?

    … second Budget has landed, attempting to strike a balance between responsible spending and investment in … them into health, education, defence, law and order – and a flagship policy for business: a $1.7 billion a year package known as ‘Investment Boost’. …
  • Customised Training Programmes

    A custom course process: We Listen The initial phase is … deliver the course to your employees. Courses are led by a facilitator chosen for their expertise and fit, with full … from you. We Follow up After the course, we provide a report of attendee feedback and follow up after six weeks …
  • Setting the scene for Budget 2025

    … Budget 2025. The task for the Government is to walk a line that ensures fiscal responsibility, while still … the global economy has seen increased volatility on a level that has concerned businesses and analysts across the board. This market tension is coupled with a challenging fiscal situation here at home. The Government …
  • About us

    … roles. He currently runs Agite Consulting in Wellington, a consulting business which specialises in transport, … operations. He lives in Wellington and is keen to see a revival in the economic fortunes of the lower North Island and believes the business community has a critical role in leading that revival. Jonathan (Jonno) …
  • Customer Service Essentials

    … This course will cover the importance of creating a customer service mindset when dealing with your most important asset in a business, your customers. It introduces the key requirement to have a strong product knowledge, effective communication and …
  • Customer Service Essentials

    … This course will cover the importance of creating a customer service mindset when dealing with your most important asset in a business, your customers. It introduces the key requirement to have a strong product knowledge, effective communication and …
  • Health & Safety Consultants

    … experience across numerous sectors. Adrienne is a registered HASANZ specialist; accredited SafePlus assessor and has successfully completed a Lead OHS Auditor Course making her eligible for … nature enables her to build rapport and to develop a comprehensive understanding of the business she is …
  • Need to Know: Three Waters Reforms

    … and make New Zealand’s water usage more sustainable.  A shift to a more centralised water distribution, and the promise of … Zealand’s water infrastructure is under strain - through a combination of population growth, ageing infrastructure and …
  • Employment Relations Consultants

    … representing employers with collective bargaining across a board range of industries. Scott has negotiated … including as an operational manager, responsible for a team of 30 - 40 employees, and subsequently as a human resources manager. Scott's thesis for the MA degree …
  • Meeting Rooms & Function Space Hire

    … With a kitchen and options for catering, our spaces are perfect … functions; we’ve got the right space for you. See a full list of our room rates Download our room booking flyer … Large Rooms Kowhai Room  24-50 people Our Kowhai Room is a spacious, modern space perfect for board meetings and …
  • Slipping Through the Cracks

    … shocking (and growing) gender and ethnic pay gaps. Led by a formidable consultant and former Chief Executive, this … be part of this conversation?  For every $1.00 earned by a Pākehā man, a pākehā woman earns $0.89. If you’re a Māori, Pasifika or …
  • Boost Your Business: Sharing Your Story

    … learning, and practical support. Every business has a story, and this workshop is all about helping you bring … this session will guide you to create and practise a pitch that shows what makes your business special. You’ll … and connect with others. You Will Learn How To… Shape a meaningful and authentic 90-second pitch about your …
  • Need to Know: The Emissions Reduction Plan

    … emission reductions plan by 2035 is out, and it will have a major impact on how we do business. Expect changes to how … current government policy government has also committed to a carbon neutral public sector by 2025.   Recently, the … costs and incentives, the plan has potential for a major impact on your business.  The first emissions …
  • Menopause - it's time we talked about it

    … conversational spotlight. This conversation will address a subject that’s been taboo for far too long: menopause. Led by a dynamic duo of local leaders, the conversation will … 50% of New Zealand women saying they’ve discussed it with a colleague. Those statistics get worse, since 75%* of those …
  • You Can Say That!

    … the Women in Business chapter of this series with a live incarnation of the "Three Gals One Beehive" podcast - … Refuge . Why be part of this conversation? Because this is a reminder that politics isn't just about policies and power … people and the laughs that come with it. Whether you're a political junkie, or just dipping your toes into current …
  • Making Money

    … spotlight. We’re wrapping up this series with a conversation on one of the most important topics there is: money. Why be part of this conversation? Led by a financial powerhouse, this conversation will highlight why …  is an investment strategist at Forsyth Barr,   with   a resume that includes Portfolio Manager at the Reserve Bank …
  • Act Like a Leader

    … highlight how there is so much more to leadership than a job title and what workplaces can do better for aspiring women. Led by a revered CEO, this conversation will set the bar on what … using her own experience in developing ‘soft skills’ to be a better people leader, and highlight why we need more women …
  • Signs of Recession on the Horizon, Business Survey Shows

    … have experienced heightened pressure on wages, with a significant proportion reporting difficulties in finding … in retaining staff. The survey found wage inflation to be a major concern for employers, with multiple businesses … of organisations surveyed reported no negative impacts as a result of recent Cyclone Gabrielle, a quarter of businesses …
  • Introduction to Leadership

    … The purpose of this course is to provide you with a solid foundation in leadership principles and practical … 8 modules that focus on the most important knowledge a new leader requires. These modules deliver hands-on skills … people who are new to leadership and would like to take a deep dive into the theory and practice that provides a
  • Introduction to Leadership

    … The purpose of this course is to provide you with a solid foundation in leadership principles and practical … 8 modules that focus on the most important knowledge a new leader requires. These modules deliver hands-on skills … people who are new to leadership and would like to take a deep dive into the theory and practice that provides a
  • Introduction to Leadership

    … The purpose of this course is to provide you with a solid foundation in leadership principles and practical … 8 modules that focus on the most important knowledge a new leader requires. These modules deliver hands-on skills … people who are new to leadership and would like to take a deep dive into the theory and practice that provides a
  • Introduction to Leadership

    … The purpose of this course is to provide you with a solid foundation in leadership principles and practical … 8 modules that focus on the most important knowledge a new leader requires. These modules deliver hands-on skills … people who are new to leadership and would like to take a deep dive into the theory and practice that provides a
  • Introduction to Leadership

    … The purpose of this course is to provide you with a solid foundation in leadership principles and practical … 8 modules that focus on the most important knowledge a new leader requires. These modules deliver hands-on skills … people who are new to leadership and would like to take a deep dive into the theory and practice that provides a
  • Introduction to Leadership

    … The purpose of this course is to provide you with a solid foundation in leadership principles and practical … 8 modules that focus on the most important knowledge a new leader requires. These modules deliver hands-on skills … people who are new to leadership and would like to take a deep dive into the theory and practice that provides a
  • ExportNZ ASB Central Region Export Awards 2025

    … to share their stories. The Export Awards are judged by a panel of experienced exporting specialists drawn from … with five years or more in export markets or, as a guide, will likely have annual revenue above $5 million. … business, achieving international growth while having a positive impact on people and the planet. Excellence in …
  • Employer Bulletin | 3 March

    … to use, WorkSafe New Zealand says, following sentencing of a Rotorua company whose modified crane became a weapon that changed the life of a teenage contractor. Harrison Gilbert was struck in the face …
  • Minimum Wage Piling Pressure Onto Strained Businesses

    … Our members are facing unprecedented cost pressures, and a pandemic that has already wiped years of earnings off their … Omicron’s peak. Already plagued by uncertainty, announcing a significant minimum wage increase just a few weeks out makes business planning almost impossible."  …
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