18 September 2020
Immigration Update - Read more
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4 September 2020
What you need to know
Alert Level 2 will remain in place everywhere until at least Wednesday 16th September. Plus face coverings, QR codes, restrictions on gatherings and regional travel.
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Source: Business Central
24 August 2020
What you need to know
Alert levels to remain in place until 30 August, after which Auckland will move to Alert Level 2 and the rest of New Zealand will remain in Alert Level 2. Plus updates on face coverings, QR codes, gatherings and regional travel.
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17 August 2020
What you need to know
Extension to the extended Wage Subsidy - COVID-19 Resurgence Wage Support Subsidy.
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14 August 2020
What you need to know -
The current Alert Level settings will remain in place, Auckland will remain in Level 3 and the rest of New Zealand Level 2, for the next 12 days.
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12 August 2020
What you need to know -
The Auckland region is now at Alert Level 3 lockdown and the rest of the country is now at Alert Level 2 restrictions.
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LATEST NEWS - 14 SEPTEMBER 2020
Current alert levels will be extended. The Government will be reviewing the current settings next Monday 21st September.
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- Taranaki: Venture Taranaki
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11 August 2020
What you need to know -
New Zealand has had four cases of COVID-19 outside of a managed isolation or quarantine facility in New Zealand. The Auckland region will move to Alert Level 3 from midday tomorrow, Wednesday 12th August.
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15 July 2020
What you need to know - Read more
7 July 2020
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12 June 2020
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8 June 2020
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5 June 2020
What you need to know - Read more
3 June 2020
Recover Porirua Webinar Chamber Invitation - Read it here
Member Communication - Read more
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2 June 2020
Hawke's Bay Regional Q&A Invitation
Immigration information for employers of temporary migrants
Ways Inland Revenue can help your business at this time
29 May 2020
Member Communication - Read more
Source: Business Central
Business Central Manawatu Region Q&A Invitation - Read more
Government Level 2 Changes - Read more
Source: New Zealand Government
NZ Immigration Update - Read more
Source: New Zealand Immigration
26 May 2020
Regional Business Central Member Communication - Read more
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25 May 2020
What you need to know - Read more
Source: Business Central
Important message for Businesses from IRD - Read more
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22 May 2020
It's time to open back up for business - Media Release
21 May 2020
Wellington Chamber of Commerce, Member Communication - Read more
Porirua Chamber of Commerce, Member Communication - Read more
15 May 2020
Member Communication - Read more
15 May 2020
Post-Budget Address with Hon. Simon Bridges - Budget 2020
National Party Leader Hon. Simon Bridges and National Finance Spokesperson Paul Goldsmith
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Post-Budget Analysis Panel - Budget 2020
Including Kirk Hope, Robyn Walker, Brad Olsen and Heather du Plessis-Allan
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14 May 2020
Latest News - Update - Budget 2020 - Read more
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12 May 2020
Member Communication - Read more
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7 May 2020
Porirua Member Communication - Read more
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Member Communication - Read more
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1 May 2020
Member Communication - Read more
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COVID-19 Compliance Response - Read more
Source: Business Central
30 April 2020
What you need to know - Read more
Porirua Member Communication - Read more
24 April 2020
Member Communication - Read more
Source: Business Central
23 April 2020
Level 3 FAQ
22 April 2020
Contact Tracing - Requirements for Business
PPE - Where is it? Who needs it?
Source: BusinessNZ
21 April 2020
Member Communication - Read more
Source: Business Central
20 April 2020
Member Communication - Read more
Source: Business Central
What you need to know - Read more
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18 April 2020
Member Communication - Read more
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17 April 2020
What you need to know - Read more
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16 April 2020
Member Communication - Read more
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What you need to know - Read more
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15 April 2020
Member Communication - Read more
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14 April 2020
What you need to know - Read more
Source: Business Central
Q&A Session with Anita Baker, Mayor of Porirua - Read more
Source: Porirua Chamber of Commerce
9 April 2020
COVID-19 Member Communication - Read more
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3 April 2020
What you need to know - Read more
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COVID-19 Member Communication - Read more
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2 April 2020
Immigration NZ FAQs - Read more
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1 April 2020
COVID-19 Member Communication - Read more
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Free Webinar replay: Managing Cashflow in a Crisis - Watch the video.
Source: Business Central and Deloitte
31 MARCH 2020
FAQs - Read more
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COVID-19 Member Communication - Read more
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30 MARCH 2020
What you need to know. - Read more
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FAQ for your Business - Read more
Source: Business Central
28 MARCH 2020
What you need to know - Read more
Source: Business Central
27 MARCH 2020
Wage subsidy scheme changes - Read more
Source: NZ Government
26 MARCH 2020
COVID-19 Additional Financial Advice or Support - Read more
Source: Business Central
25 MARCH 2020
COVID-19 Essential and Non-Essential Services Latest Information - Read more
Source: MBIE
COVID-19 Setting up Working Remotely - Read more here
Source: CERT NZ & NZ Government
COVID-19 Member Communication - Read more here
Source: Business Central
COVID-19 Further Guidance on Essential Services
Essential Services List
Q&A
Source: NZ Government
24 MARCH 2020
COVID-19 Additional Financial Advice or Support - Read more
Source: Business Central
COVID-19 Ministry of Transport further specification of what are “essential services” for the Transport Sector - Read more
Source: Ministry of Transport
COVID-19 Member Communication - Read more
Source: Business Central
23 MARCH 2020
COVID-19 Essential Services List - Read more
Source: Business Central
COVID-19 Moving to Level Three and Four - Read more
Source: Business Central
21 MARCH 2020
COVID-19 Employer Guide: Working from Home Policy - Read more
Source: Business Central | EMA
20 MARCH 2020
COVID-19 Member Communication - Read more
Source: Business Central
19 MARCH 2020
COVID-19 closes borders and limits public gatherings - Read more
Source: NZ Government | Business Central
17 MARCH 2020
COVID-19 Member Communication - Read more
Source: Business Central
COVID-19 Business Support Package announced - Read more
Source: NZ Government
16 MARCH 2020
What you need to know - Read more
Source: Business Central
15 MARCH 2020
COVID-19 Workplace guidance for employers and employees - Read more
Source: Employment NZ