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  • Employer Bulletin | 09 June

    … my public consultation, I heard many concerns from a wide range of Kiwi businesses and workers about WorkSafe’s … inconsistency, culture and lack of guidance. It was a constant theme on the roadshow from all parts of the … legislation, only to be told it’s not WorkSafe’s job.  “A culture where the regulator is feared for its punitive …
  • Budget Update

    … Simon Arcus, Chief Executive of Business Central said: “A Budget is about forecasting, rigorous analysis, a sprinkle of fortune telling and reflects the beliefs of the … announcements for our region. Some key examples include: A further +$800m of infrastructure investment committed to …
  • Employer Bulletin | 16 December

    … Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden says. A bill to allow for pay deductions in response to partial … also minimising community impacts,” Ms van Velden says. “A large proportion of public sector collective agreements are expiring in the first half of next year. Introducing a bill this side of Christmas will set the stage for this …
  • Privacy Policy

    … unless you have actively agreed to it being used in a specific manner. We will not contact you to discuss a product or service unless you have expressly requested that … is necessary for the establishment, exercise or defence of a legal claim. Only authorised employees of Business Central …
  • Join the Conversation: Health and Safety

    … lowered the attendance fees, shortened them, and included a mix both of in-person and online events.  There will be no … Join the Conversation Series   Join the Conversation is a long-term event series on the topics that matter most to … This chapter covers essential topics for maintaining a safe and healthy work environment, breaking it down into a
  • Crown Minerals (Petroleum) Amendment Bill

    … relies on transitioning New Zealand’s economy. Such a transition will be made harder if sectors and businesses no … based on policy certainty or, if policy has to change, a fair policy process. This runs counter to the Zero Carbon … in development, which is deliberately going through a lengthy development process in order to provide policy …
  • New Zealand-Taiwan Business Council congratulates Dr Tsai Ing-wen on re-election

    … people for exercising their democratic rights with such a strong voter turnout on the day.  Taiwan and New Zealand share a close bond with Taiwan being the ancestral home of our indigenous Māori people, a strong trading link through the ANZTEC agreement, and both …
  • Project Management for Non-Project Managers

    … This course aims to provide you with a practical understanding of essential project management … who are required to lead projects and who might not have a formal project management qualification. It is also great … and the key roles and responsibilities in managing a project  Define project goals, scope, and stakeholder …
  • Project Management for Non-Project Managers

    … This course aims to provide you with a practical understanding of essential project management … who are required to lead projects and who might not have a formal project management qualification. It is also great … and the key roles and responsibilities in managing a project Define project goals, scope, and stakeholder …
  • Emissions Reduction Plan

    … To achieve the Government’s aim of a high-wage low emission economy, we must balance carbon … any policy as “addressing climate change” only through a clear analysis of cost-benefits can we grasp the policies that make a difference to our carbon emissions. … Business Central …
  • Project Management for Non-Project Managers

    … This course aims to provide you with a practical understanding of essential project management … who are required to lead projects and who might not have a formal project management qualification. It is also great … and the key roles and responsibilities in managing a project Define project goals, scope, and stakeholder …
  • Kristy Martin

    … New Zealand and the UK. This broad experience gives Kristy a deep understanding of how government, business and media … Kristy is passionate about helping businesses have a voice in the issues that matter. She brings sharp insight, strong networks and a practical approach to her work with our members and …
  • References

    … Understand how to establish the validity of a reference, the privacy constraints in regards to collecting … information through references, obligations when providing a reference and obligations when obtaining a reference. … References …
  • Employment Legislation

    … The purpose of this course is to provide a deeper understanding of key legislation that governs the … are covered. All employers and managers need to have a sound understanding of the rights and responsibilities of … audience: This course is suitable for managers who require a good understanding of employment legislation, to ensure …
  • Employer Bulletin | 12 February

    … and Employment Minister Louise Upston has announced a refocus in the coalition government's approach to … 40,000 individuals under the age of 25 are currently on a Jobseeker benefit, marking a 66 per cent increase compared with statistics from six …
  • Employer Bulletin | 3 February

    … conditions mean that tourists can stay in New Zealand as a digital nomad and keep in touch with work back home, … conditions.  Visitor visa holders must not:  • Work for a New Zealand employer • Provide goods or services to people … • Do work that requires them to be physically present at a workplace in New Zealand In today’s Bulletin: Employer …
  • Foundations of Leadership - Core

    … for people who are new to team leadership and would like a quick, concise overview to start their leadership career. … leaders who are keen to learn more about how to manage a team and get the best out of it.    Learning outcomes: … and ways to resolve it.   Use strategies to create a team environment that encourages collaboration and …
  • Employer Bulletin | 17 March

    … that are collectively worth more than $50 billion a year, Economic Growth Minister Nicola Willis says. “The changes include introducing a new economic benefit test and scrapping 24 rules that put … to increase jobs and incomes by shifting New Zealand to a faster growth track. “The new ‘economic benefit’ test will …
  • Due Diligence

    … This course is for anyone who has a duty of care to employees who could be affected by the work … executives, board members or senior managers who have a duty of care to their people. It would also be helpful for … safe. Understand the key tools required in each part of a modern H&S system. Know where to find more information that …
  • Restraints of Trade

    … Deterrence is a good reason for including restraint of trade clauses in your employment agreements. This is a guide to understanding restraints of trade, including … on enforceability and what remedies are available for a breach. … Restraints of Trade …
  • Employer Bulletin | 19 May

    … Equal Pay Act.  The Government is committed to maintaining a process to raise and resolve pay equity claims and these … undervaluation in the pay of female-dominated work when a pay equity claim is made.  The goal is for parties to more … completely omitted in disciplinary process Meeting called a “complete flop”, but no excuse for speeding through …
  • Employer Bulletin | 2 October

    … agreements visas. To be eligible, applicants must possess a minimum of 2 years of eligible work experience in a role listed on the Green List or under a sector agreement in New Zealand. They will need to meet the …
  • Employment Legislation

    … The purpose of this course is to provide a deeper understanding of key legislation that governs the … are covered. All employers and managers need to have a sound understanding of the rights and responsibilities of … audience: This course is suitable for managers who require a good understanding of employment legislation, to ensure …
  • Employer Bulletin | 31 July

    … percent in the 12 months leading to June 2023, following a 7.7 percent increase in the 12 months to March 2023. Major … the September 2023 quarter. Notable price changes include a 28.8 percent rise in interest payments and a 13.2 percent increase in grocery food costs. In today's …
  • Foundations of Leadership - Core

    … for people who are new to team leadership and would like a quick, concise overview to start their leadership career. … leaders who are keen to learn more about how to manage a team and get the best out of it.    Learning outcomes: … and ways to resolve it.   Use strategies to create a team environment that encourages collaboration and …
  • Employer Bulletin | 18 March

    … make sure that any changes to the Act are workable and are a material improvement on the status quo”.  She highlighted that complexity of the legislation had been a driver in the delays to update the Act, and noted that if … for businesses to implement. She also signalled that a review of the health and safety system was appropriate as …
  • Employer Bulletin | 13 March 2023

    … 50,000 school and kindergarten teachers are preparing for a strike this Thursday as part of their campaign to secure … an increase of $12,000 in base pay. This is the result of a pay equity deal approved last year, worth $540 million, of … … School and kindergarten teachers preparing for a strike, and historic pay boost for NZ nurses. … Employer …
  • Due Diligence

    … This course is for anyone who has a duty of care to employees who could be affected by the work … executives, board members or senior managers who have a duty of care to their people. It would also be helpful for … safe. Understand the key tools required in each part of a modern H&S system. Know where to find more information that …
  • Foundations of Leadership - Core

    … for people who are new to team leadership and would like a quick, concise overview to start their leadership career. … leaders who are keen to learn more about how to manage a team and get the best out of it.    Learning outcomes: … and ways to resolve it.   Use strategies to create a team environment that encourages collaboration and …
  • Employer Bulletin | 5 December 2022

    … The Government has recently announced a multi-million dollar package to tackle retail crime and reoffending. This includes the provision of a $4000 fog cannon installation subsidy fund for all small … submissions. … The Government has recently announced a multi-million dollar package to tackle retail crime. … …
  • Foundations of Leadership - Core

    … for people who are new to team leadership and would like a quick, concise overview to start their leadership career. … leaders who are keen to learn more about how to manage a team and get the best out of it.    Learning outcomes: … and ways to resolve it.   Use strategies to create a team environment that encourages collaboration and …
  • Project Management for Non-Project Managers

    … This course aims to provide you with a practical understanding of essential project management … who are required to lead projects and who might not have a formal project management qualification. It is also great … and the key roles and responsibilities in managing a project Define project goals, scope, and stakeholder …
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