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  • Budget 2025: What's in it for business?

    … to strike a balance between responsible spending and investment in business growth. The Government has … of savings over the next 4 years, reinvesting them into health, education, defence, law and order – and a flagship policy for business: a $1.7 …
  • Employer Bulletin | 19 June

    … White Island Tours Limited today to charges laid under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015, related to their tour operations at …
  • ExportNZ ASB Central Region Export Awards 2025

    … ExportNZ ASB Central Region Export Awards annually honours and celebrates the accomplishments of Lower North Island based companies in exporting goods and services to overseas markets. This year’s event … or international statutory body (e.g. ACC, NZ Police, Health and Disability Commission, IRD). Catchment Area:   The …
  • Join the Conversation: Health and Safety

    … Our health and safety chapter is back and revamped. You told us that timing … – just practical advice on the topics that we know our HR, health and safety, and owner-operator communities are …
  • Need to Know: Fair Pay Agreement Bill

    … don’t want to be part of an FPA? How much will it cost? And can you appeal? This is what you Need to Know. Frequently … action ? Strikes are not permitted for FPAs (except for health and safety reasons) but there is no restriction for second tier …
  • Accident Reporting & Investigation

    … The purpose of this course is to extend the skills of the health and safety representative to an advanced level which allows you …
  • Stage 3 Health & Safety Representatives

    … of this two-day course is to extend the skills of the health and safety representative to an advanced level which allows you …
  • Boost Your Business: Sharing Your Story

    … Noa'ia, Ni sa bula vinaka, Mauri, Tēnā koutou katoa and warm Pacific greetings to you all. Wellington Pasifika Business Network and Business Central invites our business community to come together for an evening of connection, learning, and practical support. Every business has a story, and this …
  • Cyclone and Flood Recovery Support and Initiatives

    … businesses in eight regions affected by Cyclone Gabrielle and January floods in the North Island. You can apply for a grant of up to $40,000 to help you: keep operating and position you for a successful recovery, maintain … details can be found here . Targeted support for farmers and growers Farmers, growers and whenua Māori owners can …
  • Government listening to business concerns, but needs to release COVID-19 package details

    … Any response certainly should be timely, targeted, and proportional, but businesses need to know that some level … scenarios outlined.  "Business needs to keep operating and to continue cashflow to pay wages and keep the lights on. What we can’t have is a significant …
  • Lane Street Studios named Wellington Exporter of the Year

    … winners recognised for innovation, growth, sustainability and strategy. This year’s event saw a record number of entrants and attendees. Lane Street Studios picked up the coveted … in export revenue from clients in America, Asia, Australia and Europe. ExportNZ Executive Director Josh Tan praised the …
  • Recycling our Citys Assets and Project Partnering is the right thing to do for future generations

    … include recycling of the Council’s asset portfolio and the use of alternative funding tools, such as partnering with businesses to strengthen and rebuild Civic Square, to fund what Wellington needs as … Ten Year Long Term Plan. Recycling our city’s assets and project partnering is the right thing to do. With …
  • Employer Bulletin | 24 March

    … this quarter. The largest rises were from rental, hiring, and real estate services; retail trade and accommodation; and healthcare and social assistance. … to come; New associate psychology role to grow the mental health workforce; Consultation opens on draft Patents …
  • Slipping Through the Cracks

    … bring you important conversations led by Women in Business and heard by everyone. In partnership with Forsyth Barr, this … will address the true impacts of Aotearoa’s shocking (and growing) gender and ethnic pay gaps. Led by a formidable consultant and
  • Hawke's Bay HR Connect

    … quarterly HR Connect series is aimed at HR managers and business owners coming together to share their pain points and be updated on what issues are front and centre for business. These meetings are aimed at keeping …
  • What Business Central wants from the Budget

    … challenges including high inflation, rising interest rates and difficulties in attracting and retaining skilled and motivated staff. It’s critical that Thursday’s 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, …
  • Privacy Policy

    … We respect your privacy and have therefore adopted this Privacy Policy to govern the relationship between you and us. This Privacy Policy applies to personal information … religious or philosophical beliefs, age, or details of health or disability. The only exception to this is when you …
  • Boost Your Business: Connecting with Your Customers

    … Noa'ia, Ni sa bula vinaka, Mauri, Tēnā koutou katoa and warm Pacific greetings to you all. Wellington Pasifika Business Network and Business Central invites our business community to come together for an evening of connection, learning, and practical support. I n today's digital world, reaching …
  • Te Ao Māori - Te Reo Māori me ōna Tikanga (A Māori World - The Māori language and it's customs)

    … workshops will immerse you in Māori language pronunciation and tikanga. You will learn some basic conversation, vocabulary, and introductory grammar. Greetings and farewells, mihimihi and poroporokai are also a core …
  • Regional Chambers Call for Independent Inquiry into Transmission Gully Fiasco

    … "This fiasco has gone on too long, it’s time for answers, and time for someone to take responsibility and leadership," says Hamish Mexted, Chair of the Porirua … project management monitoring, quality assurance - and we still are yet to have an answer on when the road will …
  • Menopause - it's time we talked about it

    … bring you important conversations led by Women in Business and heard by everyone. In partnership with Forsyth Barr, this … can impact women differently, what good support looks like and how to normalise talking about it at work. Why be part of … This facilitated conversation is hailed as a relatable and brilliant event that eliminates awkwardness. It is …
  • Learning & Development

    … environment. Our practical solutions reflect the needs and challenges faced by employers every day, and we focus on common sense approaches to handling real-life … in your region, or if the dates don’t work for you and your team, we are happy to find workable solutions – We …
  • Setting the scene for Budget 2025

    … Budget Day. Read on to discover what it means for business and what to expect on Budget Day. Budget Backdrop This year’s … volatility on a level that has concerned businesses and analysts across the board. This market tension is coupled … Areas identified for new investment include: Health, Education, Defence & Transport. What’s Been Announced …
  • Need to Know: Full Expensing

    … businesses to make major upfront investments in plant and equipment, with a mind to long-term gain. Businesses will … equally by extension, encouraging investment in plant and equipment, growing our economy long-term. Why Do We Need … taxation can help boost the productivity of business and the economy overall. The average Kiwi produces around  …
  • Employer Bulletin | 09 September

    … Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety Brooke van Velden says Cabinet reached another … also be working with public service agencies – notably Health NZ and the Ministry of Education – to understand the …
  • Customer Service Essentials

    … have a strong product knowledge, effective communication and listening skills, and polished customer service etiquette. Key audience: This … on a regular basis, whether by phone or in person, and people who would like to gain a strong, foundational …
  • Health & Safety

    … courses to cover different levels within an organisation and to help your business establish and maintain a … with organisational H&S systems. We focus specifically on health and safety essentials for small businesses, and we run three …
  • Businesses Gaining Confidence in the Lead up to Christmas

    … confidence has improved significantly quarter-on-quarter and while there is still room for improvement in some areas, … Chief Executive of the Wellington Chamber of Commerce and Business Central.  "Confidence in all three areas had … net positive 8 per cent (up from net negative 73 per cent) and businesses’ confidence in their own business is at net …
  • Employer Bulletin | 23 September

    … Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden says upcoming changes to … Act will provide greater certainty for contractors and businesses. "The coalition Government has agreed to …
  • Businesses gaining confidence in the lead up to Christmas

    … a difficult year, says the Wellington Chamber of Commerce and Business Central. "Overall, businesses’ confidence has improved significantly quarter-on-quarter and while there is still room for improvement in some areas, … Chief Executive of the Wellington Chamber of Commerce and Business Central. "Confidence in all three areas had …
  • BusinessNZ Network | Budget 2024 | Message & Guide

    … “Inflation is a burden adding cost to households and businesses at every turn.” · “Inflation is predicted to … fallen behind other OECD countries when it comes to public health waiting lists and access to world-class drugs.” “This … and to recognise the connection between individual health, overall productivity, and economic prosperity.” 2. …
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