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  • Employer Bulletin | 26 May

    … encourage foreign investment in New Zealand infrastructure and make it easier for startups to attract and retain high quality staff.  “These changes demonstrate … for submission If you have any questions, about this case or other employment relation matters, call the Advice Line …
  • Employer Bulletin | 24 February

    … New Zealand manufacturers has launched, Small Business and Manufacturing Minister Chris Penk has announced. … contributing about 8.4 percent of New Zealand’s GDP and employing 10 percent of our workforce – but businesses … for submission If you have any questions, about this case or other employment relation matters, call the Advice Line …
  • Employer Bulletin | 07 October

    … Minister Andrew Bayly says.   “To grow our economy and improve productivity we must adopt smarter ways of … is to make data more accessible for the general public and business owners, who might not have big budgets for … for submission If you have any questions, about this case or other employment relation matters, call the Advice Line …
  • Employer Bulletin | 21 January

    … The adult minimum wage rate will increase by 1.5% to $23.50 an hour from 1 April 2025, Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden announced. This minimum … for submission If you have any questions, about this case or other employment relation matters, call the Advice Line …
  • Employer Bulletin | 3 March

    … in October 2022.  Mr Gilbert was knocked unconscious and received over 100 stitches in his face, a broken eye socket, a broken nose, several smashed or lost teeth, and skull fractures. He required facial reconstruction …
  • New Zealand-Taiwan Business Council congratulates Dr Tsai Ing-wen on re-election

    … NZTBC would also like to congratulate Taiwan on hold free and fair elections, and the Taiwanese people for exercising their democratic … with such a strong voter turnout on the day.  Taiwan and New Zealand share a close bond with Taiwan being the …
  • Customer Service Essentials

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

    … have a strong product knowledge, effective communication and listening skills, and polished customer service etiquette. Key audience: This … with customers on a regular basis, whether by phone or in person, and people who would like to gain a strong, …
  • Wellington Chamber Celebrates Sir Des Britten’s Life Achievements

    … "Sir Des was a great presence in the city and his family can proud of his achievements. He had the most personable touch and showed what it meant to be a real leader in the city," … Des, his 17 years at the Mission saw it grow exponentially and serve hundreds of people a week.  "A number of people in …
  • Membership Support

    … Daniela has a background in people and leadership development, training, communications and stakeholder engagement.  She has successfully founded and built three of her own businesses and thrives in any …
  • Employer Bulletin | 31 July

    … 2023. Major contributors were higher interest payments and grocery food prices, partially offset by lower costs for private transport supplies like petrol and diesel. On 1st July 2023, half-price public transport fares and the 25 cents per liter cut in fuel excise duty and road …
  • Customer Service Essentials

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

    … have a strong product knowledge, effective communication and listening skills, and polished customer service etiquette. Key audience: This … with customers on a regular basis, whether by phone or in person, and people who would like to gain a strong, …
  • Employer Bulletin | 6 June

    … government, has come into effect, bringing an up to $1 billion boost to annual GDP. Immediate savings of around $37 million are expected as tariffs are eliminated and duty-free quotas cover 99.5% of current exports. Notably, … industry will see tariffs worth $25 million disappear, and the dairy and red meat sectors gain duty and quota-free …
  • Breakfast with the Prime Minister

    … through our partner, the Wellington Chamber of Commerce and is open to all Business Central members.  The Wellington … to book, this is the perfect occasion to host your clients or your team at an insightful event like no other. Don’t miss … to book this directly: events@wecc.org.nz Member tables: $1,062 + GST Non-member tables: $1,332 + GST Agenda: From …
  • The Disciplinary Process

    … action, claiming they have been unjustifiably dismissed or disadvantaged. The law is very specific, not only … Key audience: This course is suitable for HR practitioners and managers who are responsible for the disciplinary process … their organisations. It would also be useful for mediators and those who are involved with arbitration.   Learning …
  • Employer Bulletin | 18 March

    … Hon. Brooke van Velden, Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety, addressed the Auckland Business Chamber, setting … is to make sure that any changes to the Act are workable and are a material improvement on the status quo”.  She … for submission. If you have any questions, about this case or other employment relation matters, call the Advice Line …
  • Employer Bulletin | 28 August

    … face significant challenges in gaining employment, and recent data from Stats NZ reveals a widening income gap. … 2021, the income gap was $144 per week less in median wage or salary. Now, the gap has increased to $225 per week. This … equal employment opportunities for disabled individuals and tāngata whaikaha Māori.  To bridge these gaps …
  • Employer Bulletin | 2 April

    … childcare education (ECE). Starting from 1st July, parents and caregivers can receive a partial reimbursement of their … In today’s Bulletin Changes to ACC Client Payments from 1 April 2024 Businesses offer employees work-style choices … for submission. If you have any questions, about this case or other employment relation matters, call the Advice Line …
  • Employer Bulletin | 14 August

    … guilty to three offenses under the Immigration Act 2009 and Crimes Act 1961, which carry a maximum penalty of $50,000 … another exceeded the allowed hours on a student visa, and a third worked while on a visitor visa. Cheng, who owns … has supported visa applications for staff before and is familiar with the immigration system. The conviction …
  • Employer Bulletin | 19 May

    … Government is committed to maintaining a process to raise and resolve pay equity claims and these changes aim to make the process workable and … for submission If you have any questions, about this case or other employment relation matters, call the Advice Line …
  • Employer Bulletin | 02 September

    … statistics on filled jobs, job flows, worker flows, mean and median earnings for continuing jobs and new hires, and total earnings.  ‘Filled jobs’ in linked … quarter. There is no distinction between full-time or part-time jobs. This release contains actual data and
  • Employer Bulletin | 16 December

    … for sharing an invitation that you could not use, and for any frustration that not being able to register … to collective bargaining will help rebalance the rights and consequences of industrial action, Workplace Relations … for submission If you have any questions, about this case or other employment relation matters, call the Advice Line …
  • Wellington Still Waiting for a Transport Solution

    … projects already in the pipeline like Petone to Grenada and the Melling interchange are being ‘reviewed’ with no … paying higher petrol taxes."  "Wellington needs new roads and public transport upgrades to deal with our expanding population, improve resilience, and boost economic growth."  "The Chamber is clear that …
  • Employer Bulletin | 21 October

    … is within the Reserve Bank of New Zealand’s target band of 1 to 3 percent. Prices are still rising, but not as much as … excluding Canterbury had the biggest annual increase and Wellington had the smallest. Prices for local authority … for submission If you have any questions, about this case or other employment relation matters, call the Advice Line …
  • Employer Bulletin | 16 October

    … power. As final votes are counted over the coming days, and the shape of the new government becomes clearer, we will continue to monitor developments and provide you with relevant employment updates. NZSki … submission If you have any questions, about this case or other employment relation matters, you can  call the …
  • Finance for Non-Financial Managers

    … finance for those with minimal financial experience or knowledge - using simple and clear terms. It covers the basics of financial statements … well as focusing on understanding accounting information and the bookkeeping process.  Key audience: This course is …
  • Earshots Deserved Winners on the Night

    … "The Massey University Sport and Rugby Institute was completely packed out on Friday … the resilience of the Manawatū business community and the region as a whole," says Hope.  "We were proud to be part of the evening too, with Business Central and BusinessNZ sponsoring the Emerging Business Award."  "I …
  • Employer Bulletin | 17 July

    … the supermarket sector. With over 25 years of experience and a background in advocating for consumer value and transparency, his 5 year term will focus on leveling the … sector to account FTA to increase NZ exports to the EU by $1.8 billion a year Fruit picking company and owner fined for …
  • Employer Bulletin | 7 February 2023

    … Also in today's Bulletin: Information and assistance for business after unprecedented weather conditions, Government and horticulture sector target $12b in exports by 2035, Cost of living support extended for families and businesses, More Kiwis in work as rising wages match …
  • Hayden Blucher

    … responsible for meeting the diverse needs of our members and forging quality stakeholder relationships. Hayden is a natural ‘connector’ who thrives on engagement and is driven by building strong relationships and great results.  His current role has a strong commercial …
  • Holidays Act

    … calculations, public holidays, closedowns, policy guidance and more. It is a useful course for those who would like to review their workplace systems and processes to ensure best practice. Key audience: This … suitable for people in HR who need to understand the ins and outs of the Holidays Act. The course would also be useful …
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