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Great to be back at Alert Level 1. Our events and training calendar is coming together for the year. We look forward to working with you all on a wide range of topics that are interesting and important to business. First up, RiverLink, Google Ads, Project Management and leadership training.

And of course, the latest COVID-19 updates for business, along with current information about the 2021 plans for Lower Hutt City and our regional transport network.

Latest COVID-19 Updates for Business

Auckland remains at Alert Level 2, while the rest of the country is on Alert Level 1. These settings will be reviewed by Cabinet on  Monday, 22 February. Face coverings are to be worn on public transport at Alert Levels 1 and 2 until further notice. More here.

• Travel exemptions across Alert Level boundaries in case of a resurgence of COVID-19
• Criteria for COVID-19 resurgence payment for business reduced from 14 days to 7
• Businesses can now receive an average of $7,500 per employee through Flexi-wage expansion
• A reminder of doing business at Alert Level 1
• From 5pm, Friday 26 February to Monday 1 March, myIR and SPK2IR will be unavailable and the IRD phone lines will be closed. See more here

For all the latest updates and a list of local mask suppliers, head to www.hvchamber.org.nz.

UPCOMING EVENTS

RiverLink is on it's Way

RiverLink brings major change to SH2 as well as Lower Hutt's CBD. This project will impact almost all Hutt Valley businesses. 

Join us on 17 March 2021, 5:30-7:30pm to hear from the Project Director and take part in the consultation and planning of the largest infrastructure project the Hutt Valley has seen for decades.

Upskill with the Hutt Valley Chamber

Leadership Webinar for Young Professionals
from Chamber Member, LGSD Facilitation Service

Co=Gen –Personal and Leadership Development for Millennials

As a leader, you will appreciate the importance of supporting young colleagues and growing the leaders of tomorrow. Co=Gen is a training/coaching programme for Millennials+ - people aged between 21 and 39. This programme is run in partnership with Silververve.

Free Zoom Preview
Wed 24 Feb 4-5.00 pm
Register here

Project Management Fundamentals: 16 March
from Chamber Member, One Day Training

Some form of project management exists in virtually every industry. Chamber Member One day Training is providing an overview of project management to get you on track to reach the project goal.

Google Ads Fundamentals: 14 April
from Chamber Member, Media Giant

New date! The last workshop booked out in 2 days so be quick.

LOCAL BUSINESS NEWS

Hutt City Council Long Term Plan

Hutt City Council has recently released its long term plan outlining major investments in Lower Hutt. The plan is currently at the pre-engagement phase. We took the opportunity to present some initial considerations to Council prior to Christmas, and in early February 2021 have provided more detailed feedback on behalf of the local business community. See the letter to Council here, which outlines our initial considerations.

Wellington Transport Plans

Find out about Wellington Transport Plans and Have Your Say

Greater Wellington Regional Council is currently consulting on two major plans that affect transport in the Wellington Region: the Regional Public Transport Plan and the Regional Land Transport Plan. 
The Regional Land Transport Plan sets the direction for transport in the region, identifies regional priorities and sets out transport projects the partners intend to invest in over the next six years. 

The Regional Public Transport Plan guides the design and delivery of public transport services, information and infrastructure across the Wellington Region.

Greater Wellington welcome feedback from the business community on the draft plans. Submissions are open until 19 March 2021. Greater Wellington are hosting workshops in early March to discuss the issues and opportunities facing transport in our region and how to address them.

Sound Bites in Andrews Avenue

Get your taste of live music on Fridays between 12 noon - 2pm in Andrews Avenue in central Lower Hutt, with Sound Bites, on now until 27 March 2021.

NOTE: Check https://www.facebook.com/aboutspacehuttcity for any alterations to the schedule, or changes due to Covid Alert Levels

Local Vacancy: Content and Communications Specialist

Welcome to our New Members

Thank you to all our Members for supporting our advocacy work. Great to welcome many new businesses as members of the Chamber as 2021 kicks off.

Make 2021 the year you take advantage of your Membership Benefits!

Thank you to all our Partners

As always, special thanks to all our Members and Partners for your ongoing support.