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  • Employer Bulletin | 27 March 2023

    … with local businesses and regional leaders, that aims to accelerate growth and boost jobs in the Nelson Tasman … record number of New Zealanders move from Benefits into work Government target increased to keep powering up the Māori economy Overseas merchandise …
  • Employer Bulletin | 7 February 2023

    … extended for families and businesses, More Kiwis in work as rising wages match inflation, Living costs increase … has presented countless challenges business is facing just to be able to clean up and get back to business. … Employer Bulletin | 7 …
  • Customer Service Essentials

    … your customers. It introduces the key requirement to have a strong product knowledge, effective communication … whether by phone or in person, and people who would like to gain a strong, foundational level of knowledge about how to deal effectively with customers. Learning outcomes: …
  • Work and Life Balance

    … The promotion of work-life balance is based on the idea that it is a benefit to both an employee and an employer for a worker to have a healthy balance between their job and their life …
  • Employer Bulletin | 3 June

    … 2025 month) were:  all industries – down 0.1% (2,246 jobs) to 2.35 million filled jobs primary industries – up 0.1% (108 … genuine business reasons Employer makes unilateral changes to terms of employment Genuine error leads to loss of parental leave payments Five news updates of …
  • Employer Bulletin | 16 June

    … ($4.0 billion).  An annual comparison is used for earnings to account for payroll timing differences between quarters. … economy milestone; New Zealand Grass-Fed certification to take on global competitors; Business employment data: … Minister strengthens relationship with Italy; More funding to grow international tourism; Applications open for $30 …
  • NZ-EU Free Trade Agreement signed

    … from New Zealand. While government expects the agreement to increase NZ export to the EU by $1.8bn per year by 2035, the deal falls short of … and, in particular, will enable our services exporters to compete in the EU on a more level playing field.” The deal …
  • Employer Bulletin | 13 November

    … the Commission’s functions under the Human Rights Act is to promote a better understanding of the human rights … Claire Charters states that the  fact-sheet helps people to unpack why we have co-governance and similar arrangements … New Zealand. In today’s Bulletin •    Aotearoa New Zealand to attend PIF Leaders' Retreat •    Fact-sheet on the human …
  • Employer Bulletin | 5 December 2022

    … has recently announced a multi-million dollar package to tackle retail crime and reoffending. This includes the … NZ.  Also in today's Bulletin: Subcontractors are entitled to health and safety too Exports tracking toward new record … has recently announced a multi-million dollar package to tackle retail crime. … Employer Bulletin | 5 December 2022 …
  • Hazard Identification and Management

    … What your obligations are to manage hazards and risks to health and safety and how they apply to your business. … Hazard Identification and Management …
  • Smoke Free Environments Act

    … Use this guide to understand your obligations under the Smoke-free … Environments Act 1990 and the consequences of failing to meet those obligations as well as how to address smoking in the workplace while complying with the …
  • Employer Bulletin | 6 June

    … Labour government, has come into effect, bringing an up to $1 billion boost to annual GDP. Immediate savings of around $37 million are … of export goods covered by FTAs has increased from 52.5% to 73.5% since 2017. In today's Bulletin: Faster ACC payment …
  • Employer Bulletin | 13 February 2023

    … for flood affected Auckland businesses, New initiatives to unlock Māori science and research resources, Your privacy … submissions. … The Government is refocusing its priorities to put the cost of living front and centre of their new … of programmes that are being cancelled or delayed in order to put the Government’s focus on the cost of living.  … …
  • Deductions (Wages Protection)

    … Use this guide to understand the law regarding the payment of wages, when it is lawful to make deductions from an employee’s pay, when wages can be … from an employee and when the overpayment of wages to an employee can be recovered. … Deductions (Wages …
  • Employer Bulletin | 15 May

    … and analysis of what's announced, and why it's relevant to you and your employees, later this week.  In today's Bulletin: Trading hours extended to give hospitality businesses boost during Rugby World Cup … hours immigration compliance visits Think with your feet to avoid injury Annual food prices increase 12.5 per cent …
  • Employer Bulletin | 30 October

    … households has increased by 7.4 percent in the 12 months to the September 2023 quarter, according to Stats NZ. 10 out of 13 household groups, including the … more in the September 2023 quarter than the 12 months to the June 2023 quarter. In contrast, Consumer Prices …
  • Reforming the New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme

    … We urge policy-makers to continue to use a strong evidence base for making decisions, and this applies equally to the science as well as the economic impacts of new …
  • Employer Bulletin | 13 March 2023

    … for a strike this Thursday as part of their campaign to secure pay and working condition improvements. On those … the nation. Also in today's Bulletin: Government working to support response and recovery Completion of Taupō projects strengthens regional economic resilience Better Work Action Plan for tourism launched Retail card spending …
  • Criminal Record (Clean Slate) Act

    … The intention of this Act is to allow individuals with convictions (who qualify for the scheme) to have those convictions concealed by the Department of Justice, and to state that they have no criminal record when asked. … …
  • Employer Bulletin | 8 May 2023

    … online dating. The Commissioner encourages people to attend, regardless of their privacy expertise level, and … cent  Unemployment rate remains 3.2 per cent More Kiwis in work as rising wages outpace inflation Company failures leave builder seriously injured Changes to the Building Code for plumbing and drainage and protection …
  • Conor Whitten

    … government relations, media engagement and marketing. His work also includes involvement with our Business Leaders … experience covering major international events. Prior to joining Business Central, he was a member of award-winning … and give him a passion for helping New Zealand businesses to succeed. He has a Bachelor of Communications from AUT. … …
  • Migration Exploitation Review Submission

    … on improving compliance and making further enhancements to the ability for enforcement agents to crack down on migrant exploitation are welcomed. This … as well as additional enforcement resources. Download to read the full submission. … Business Central and …
  • ATA Carnets

    … the temporary export of goods overseas and is valid for up to one year. Carnets are also called ‘Passports for Goods’. … is an international customs document that allows goods to be temporarily imported into a country duty-free and … Chamber of Commerce is the only provider allowed to issue these in New Zealand. … ATA Carnets …
  • Job Descriptions

    … analysis of what the employee will be required to do, how they will be required to do it and what the required result will be in relation to the position. … Job Descriptions …
  • Review of Retirement Income Policies 2019

    … decades. New Zealand's retirement income policy needs to adapt to reflect our changing labour force demographics with many … remaining in employment beyond the age of 65. Download to read the full submission. … Business Central and …
  • Employer Bulletin | 11 December

    … This has a street value of between $16-$25 million. Up to $100,000 in cash was also located and seized. Ten people who were arrested are due to appear in the Waitākere, North Shore and Counties Manukau … ACC cover Independent human rights report highlights ways to improve online safety code Multi-million-dollar crime …
  • Jeremy Markham

    … Jeremy comes to us as a Senior Consultant from Allen + Clarke. With more … He’s an innovator with an open door, always keen to consider and explore new ways to deliver more value for members. … Acting Membership and …
  • Protected Disclosures Act 2022

    … The Act extends the definition of serious wrongdoing to cover the misuse of public funds and delivery of public … services by the private sector. It also enables disclosers to report directly to an appropriate authority at any time. It provides guidance …
  • Employer Bulletin | 9 October

    … their trade training. The program's central aim has been to create opportunities for meaningful employment and address … shortages.  In today's Bulletin Skilled Migrant Category to open on 9 October 2023 Quota draw will take place on 6 … Apprenticeship Boost Government shows further commitment to pay equity for healthcare workers One Employment court …
  • Fair Pay Agreements Bill

    … Our members want to pay their employees reasonable wages that reflect the productivity of the organisation. Many work tirelessly to provide proper conditions and keep their workplaces …
  • Vulnerable Employees

    … Special provisions in the Act apply to a specified category of employees commonly referred to as “vulnerable workers”. … Vulnerable Employees …
  • Mediation

    … A brief description of the mediation facility available to employers and employees to resolve employment disputes. … Mediation …
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