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  • Employer Bulletin | 4 September

    … Individuals holding a Special Ukraine Visa in New Zealand have the opportunity to pursue a residency pathway, provided that the principal applicant … The Special Ukraine Visa was originally introduced as a response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, allowing for …
  • Justin Joubert

    … is the Finance Manager of Business Central. He has over a decade of experience in various senior management roles in … Central. He has modernised systems and processes and has a keen eye for using technology to solve challenges. He looks … between Business Central and its members and making a meaningful impact across our region, from Wellington to …
  • Certificates of Origin

    … What is a Certificate of Origin? A Certificate of Origin (CoO) attests that the specified … meet certain criteria to be considered as originating in a particular country. A Certificate of Origin provides …
  • Introducing Sustainability: The What, the Why and the How for Business

    … This course will provide a foundation to better understand why a sustainability plan is important for your business and how … audience: This course is for you if you would like to gain a foundation of good understanding about how sustainability …
  • Employer Bulletin | 24 February

    A new pilot programme connecting high school students with … Minister Chris Penk has announced. “Manufacturing is a powerful economic player, contributing about 8.4 percent of … experience with local manufacturers, while earning a qualification and a paycheque. “Students will spend two …
  • Employer Bulletin | 16 September

    … begin processing GST returns for businesses affected by a historic legislative drafting error, Revenue Minister Simon Watts says. “Inland Revenue has become aware of a legislative drafting error in the GST adjustment rules … simplified one-step adjustment calculation when there was a permanent change of use for that asset. “At a time when …
  • AdviceLine

    … What is AdviceLine? AdviceLine is a free-to-use service that provides members with professional … handle thousands of queries each year and also publish a range of comprehensive guides for employers and managers. … business Our team of well-trained employer advisors have a mixture of legal and business backgrounds, so they …
  • Employer Bulletin | 18 November

    … New Zealand had a net migration gain of 44,900 in the September 2024 year, … is still high by historical standards. This compared with a record 235,500 arrivals in the October 2023 year. Meanwhile there were a record 133,000 migrant departures compared with 99,300 in …
  • Amanda Wood

    … learning and development, events, international trade, and a number of thought leadership initiatives. Amanda has over a decade of executive leadership experience and 25 years in … through change. She brings leadership experience from a range of organisations, including ANZ, Outward Bound, and …
  • Kacie Lewton

    … and efficient running of our organisation. With over a decade of experience in the legal sector, Kacie brings a calm and diplomatic style to her fast-paced work. Through … experience in senior administrative support roles, she has a deep understanding of what’s needed to keep a busy …
  • Learning & Development

    … We offer a wide range of learning solutions to help businesses succeed … we can explore digital options We deliver workshops, a broader programme which delves into different subject … that works for your business and your team. … We offer a wide range of learning solutions.  … A successful business …
  • Announcing a new and exciting partnership

    … We’re excited to announce a proud partnership with Best Places to Work for 2025!  Our … mission of delivering business support you can count on is a natural fit with their goals: helping Kiwi businesses grow … Central members and the BPTW community now have access to a greater range of powerful tools to help drive employee …
  • Research and Development Tax Incentive Discussion Document

    … The Proposal The Government is proposing a system of 12.5 per cent tax refunds on company investment in R&D for expenditure over $100,000 a year. The system would work in tandem with the R&D grants … at how this can best benefit industry and move towards a higher-innovation economy. There’s no question that New …
  • Employer Bulletin | 05 August

    … the household living-costs price indexes (HLPIs), follows a 6.2 percent increase in the 12 months to the March 2024 … in the 12 months to the June 2024 quarter, following a 4.0 percent increase in the 12 months to the March 2024 … the CPI measures how inflation affects New Zealand as a whole.  “Mortgage interest payments remain high, and …
  • Employment Essentials for Managers

    … the employment fundamentals of managing staff which is a requirement for every manager. Managing well requires … skill, expertise, and experience, all applied within a framework of processes and procedures that are fair, … course is suitable for all managers whether new or needing a refresher after being in the role for a while. It would …
  • Employment Essentials for Managers

    … the employment fundamentals of managing staff which is a requirement for every manager. Managing well requires … skill, expertise, and experience, all applied within a framework of processes and procedures that are fair, … course is suitable for all managers whether new or needing a refresher after being in the role for a while. It would …
  • Employment Essentials for Managers

    … the employment fundamentals of managing staff which is a requirement for every manager. Managing well requires … skill, expertise, and experience, all applied within a framework of processes and procedures that are fair, … course is suitable for all managers whether new or needing a refresher after being in the role for a while. It would …
  • Employment Essentials for Managers

    … the employment fundamentals of managing staff which is a requirement for every manager. Managing well requires … skill, expertise, and experience, all applied within a framework of processes and procedures that are fair, … course is suitable for all managers whether new or needing a refresher after being in the role for a while. It would …
  • Employment Essentials for Managers

    … the employment fundamentals of managing staff which is a requirement for every manager. Managing well requires … skill, expertise, and experience, all applied within a framework of processes and procedures that are fair, … course is suitable for all managers whether new or needing a refresher after being in the role for a while. It would …
  • Employment Essentials for Managers

    … the employment fundamentals of managing staff which is a requirement for every manager. Managing well requires … skill, expertise, and experience, all applied within a framework of processes and procedures that are fair, … course is suitable for all managers whether new or needing a refresher after being in the role for a while. It would …
  • Employment Essentials for Managers

    … the employment fundamentals of managing staff which is a requirement for every manager. Managing well requires … skill, expertise, and experience, all applied within a framework of processes and procedures that are fair, … course is suitable for all managers whether new or needing a refresher after being in the role for a while. It would …
  • Employment Essentials for Managers

    … the employment fundamentals of managing staff which is a requirement for every manager. Managing well requires … skill, expertise, and experience, all applied within a framework of processes and procedures that are fair, … course is suitable for all managers whether new or needing a refresher after being in the role for a while. It would …
  • Employment Essentials for Managers

    … the employment fundamentals of managing staff which is a requirement for every manager. Managing well requires … skill, expertise, and experience, all applied within a framework of processes and procedures that are fair, … course is suitable for all managers whether new or needing a refresher after being in the role for a while. It would …
  • Employment Essentials for Managers

    … the employment fundamentals of managing staff which is a requirement for every manager. Managing well requires … skill, expertise, and experience, all applied within a framework of processes and procedures that are fair, … course is suitable for all managers whether new or needing a refresher after being in the role for a while. It would …
  • Employer Bulletin | 11 September

    … In a devastating workplace accident, 19-year-old Matthew Nevill … amputation of three fingers while attempting to repair a conveyor belt chain during his summer job at Clyde Orchards … failures, as determined by the Alexandra District Court. A WorkSafe investigation unveiled poor machinery …
  • Disruption to Wellington businesses must cease

    … "This is having a serious impact for businesses around the Parliament and … businesses, who are already making tough decisions facing a downturn at the red traffic light level, with this adding … staff.  "The protestor’s message has been made. There’s a growing risk this becomes an ongoing idle protest getting …
  • Employer Bulletin | 16 October

    … weekend, it’s likely that any new government will pursue a range of reforms to employment legislation. For example, … obligations in the Queenstown District Court, following a fence post ski death. WorkSafe’s investigation uncovered a 2014 document from a ski patrol staffer titled Padding …
  • Employer Bulletin | 13 May

    … for health and safety failures related to the death of a student a year ago. 15-year-old Karnin Petera died on a school trip to Abbey Caves on 9 May 2023. “We acknowledge …
  • Business Central Launches 2023 Health & Safety Roadshow

    … the tools required to manage risk in the workplace, with a series of experts exploring ways to avoid, mitigate, … by normalising conversations around it: “I come from a generation that no one showed emotion – especially if you’re a male, which is ridiculous. “If we can educate our kids to …
  • Employer Bulletin | 7 April

    … ‘reasonably practicable’ actually looks like. There is a demand for more and better guidance,” says Ms van Velden. … “As part of my health and safety reform, I am making a change to the ACOP model to reassure people that if they … health and safety industry has developed, which comes at a cost to businesses, consumers and taxpayers. You should not …
  • Simon Arcus announced as Chief Executive of Wellington Chamber and Business Central

    … Simon, a born and bred Wellingtonian, is currently based in … the region is long established and clear, and they fulfil a vibrant support and advocacy role. My membership organisation background means the job had a strong attraction because it’s about giving businesses a
  • Chamber endorses Taskforce Water Report

    … Chamber of Commerce.  "The 42 recommendations are a result of meaningful and thoughtful engagement, and are … recommendations are there for all to see and there is now a clear way forward for the city. These problems aren’t going … our city has not done in the past.  "The report forecasts a significant increase in funding required. While now is not …
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