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Now that things are reasonably stable (touch wood), our events and training calendar is filling up very fast. We're delighted to bring you many opportunities to come together as a business community, meet each other and learn some new skills.
Coming up this month we have four in-person events, one livestream and three training workshops. In July we'll also have plenty of opportunity to support you in business, starting with our Women in Business Lunch on 1 July, followed later by our Welcome to New Members function on 22 July. More details below.
COVID-19 & Business Updates
- Travel pause from Victoria, Australia to NZ extended to 7:59pm (NZT) on Friday, 4 June
- Pre-departure testing now required for anyone who has been in Victoria prior to 25 May
- Information on applying for an early COVID-19 vaccination if you need to travel overseas
- Current vaccination data
- Boss burnout: spot the warning signs
Upcoming Events
Post Budget Briefing with Hon Grant Robertson:
Breakfast at 7am, 14 June 2021
This even is proving really popular. There is only ONE group table booking available and a limited number of single seats left. If you want to ask the Minister questions about the budget and find out more about what's in it for business, make sure you come along.
Thank you to Platinum Partner, Gibson Sheat Lawyers for partnering with us to deliver this event, as part of the Political Series Programme. You can book tickets or tables here. Special pricing for Chamber members.
Information Event for Migrant Employers
23 June, 5:30pm at the Chamber
With labour shortages being one of the biggest barriers to business currently, this is your opportunity to get the latest information on the rapidly changing situation around immigration.
June Ranson works very closely with government on immigration policy on behalf of business interests and is NZ Association for Migration & Investment Chair. We are lucky to have her involvement as a Board Member and CEO of local business, Woburn International.
At this event, June will explain these important changes to immigration policy, as part of the Government's 'immigration reset'. This is your chance to get clarification and ask questions. Find out more and book here.
Women in Business Lunch:
Leadership in a Covid World
1 July, 11:30am-2:30pm
*PREBOOK NOW
Our keynote speaker is Kristen Lunman, Co-founder and General Manager of Hatch. Kristen challenged the status quo by opening up US sharemarkets to all New Zealanders with her modern investment platform, Hatch.
Kristen was nominated for the NZ Women of Influence Innovator of the Year awards in 2018 and is passionate about providing New Zealanders with faster and more affordable access to world-class financial tools. She is a strong advocate for financial independence through smart investing.
We are proud to bring this event to you in conjunction with Platinum Partner, NZME. The Hutt Valley venue is still to be confirmed but you can prebook now by emailing our Events Coordinator, Annette Wasson on annette@hvchamber.org.nz.
Welcome to New Members
5:30pm, 22 July at the Hutt Valley Chamber
It's been too long!
We look forward to hosting new members on 22 July at our New Members Function sponsored by Gold Partner, Spark Business Wellington. This is a fabulous opportunity for new members to meet each other, along with our Chamber team and Partners. If you became a new member in the last year, you will be receiving an invitation shortly. To find out more, contact Annette at annette@hvchamber.org.nz, or call 04 939 9821.
Upcoming Training Workshops
Avoid Burnout and Stay on Top of Your Game
LIVESTREAM: 8 June 2021, 11am on Facebook
Business Performance and Health Coach, Josie Askin is an ex Marathon runner who knows all about pushing too hard and burning out, a common complaint of overachievers. After spending 15 years working in government, alongside a high profile sporting career, Josie has combined her corporate knowledge with her love of sports to help others to achieve a work/life balance. Like us on Facebook and join us live on 8 June at 11am to take part in the Livestream Broadcast.
Give Your Business A Digital Boost:
8 June 2021 - Upper Hutt & Lower Hutt Sessions
No charge to attend but bookings are essential.
If you have ever thought about taking any component of your business online, this is a great opportunity. These learning sessions have been developed to help local businesses get more savvy online. There will be two sessions held on 8 June - one in Upper Hutt and one in Lower Hutt. These are free to attend but bookings are essential.
Proving very popular with bookings coming in quickly. This is perfect for small and medium sized companies. Book now.
It's RESILIENCE Jim but not as you know it!
30 June 2021: 9am-12:30pm at Hutt Valley Chamber
Tony Yuile is a Resilience Life Coach, specialising in helping people build their personal resilience and free themselves from unnecessary stress and anxiety.
If you want to to improve your capacity to handle life’s inevitable surprises and setbacks, join Tony on this workshop.
Local News
Congratulations Platinum Partner, David Percy from Pertronic Industries
David has been officially recognised in Australia for his longstanding commitment to fire protection.
This is a great example of Australian industry recognising the expertise and contribution New Zealand companies can make internationally. Well done Pertronic for your outstanding exporting success.
David is a long term supporter of the Hutt Valley Chamber of Commerce and we are delighted to see him being recognised internationally.
Local Vacancy:
Hutt Valley Chamber of Commerce CEO
We are looking for someone special to take the reins from Helen and step into the role of CEO. Do have a background in commercial business management? Are you able to identify and build strategic partnerships while championing and supporting the local business community? Are you a team player as well as a strong leader? If this sounds like you, we would love to meet you. Find out more about the role and how to apply here.
In case you missed it ...
With five nominations for our Board this year and only three Board positions available, it was a tight race. Special thanks to everyone who put themselves forward for our Board including Wayne Gazley and Lisa Kinghorn who missed out by the smallest of margins.
The new Board met later in the week and decided to co-opt three additional Board Members for the coming year. See the full Board here.
Special thanks also to Karen Smart from NZ Home Loans & Insurance and Mike Baxter from Forsyth Barr for being scrutineers at last week's AGM. They carefully counted (and recounted) all the votes for us including the tied results. Read the story here and see the photos.
Helen would like to thank everyone who has sent her lovely messages on the announcement of her resignation. And of course we are now looking for a new CEO to take us forward, so do apply. More information here.
In the meantime, have a great long weekend everyone. Looking forward to seeing you at an event soon.
- Helen and the Chamber Team
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Thank you to all our Partners
As always, special thanks to all our Members and Partners for your ongoing support.
