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With so many people still away on holiday, we've had a quiet and productive week here at the Chamber, preparing for 2021. Our strategic plan for 2021 is almost finished and the events calendar is filling up for the year ahead.

We have been busy catching up with our partners and welcoming new members. It gives us the greatest confidence going into this unpredictable year, to have the support of such excellent local businesses and business people.

Business and COVID-19 Updates

With COVID-19 at unprecedented levels internationally, contact tracing is more important than ever. We encourage you to make sure your QR codes are prominently displayed and please make it as easy as possible for visitors to your business premises to use them - and of course, remember to scan when you're out and about.

Travellers from the Cook Islands receive quarantine-free travel into New Zealand from 21 January
Pre-departure testing has been extended to all passengers to New Zealand except from Australia, Antarctica and most Pacific Islands, from 19 January. More about the requirements here
Discounted tax rates for your first year in business
Free digital skills training, with Digital Boost
Alert Level 1 rules, including travel and mask use
Business activity at Alert Level 1
For all current updates head to www.hvchamber.org.nz

Upcoming Events

Project Management Fundamentals
from One Day Training

Some form of project management exists in virtually every industry. This one-day workshop provides an overview of project management to get you on track to reach the project goal.

This one-day workshop is suited to managers and staff who are responsible for setting up projects and seeing them through to completion. No prior knowledge is required to attend the course.

WHEN: 15 February 2021, 9:00am-4:45pm

VENUE: Hutt Valley Chamber of Commerce

Find out more and BOOK

Local News

Hurricanes playing at Upper Hutt's Maidstone Park on
Saturday, 13 February

Excitement plus for rugby fans and a fantastic coup for the Hutt Valley. The Hurricanes will be taking on the Blues and Chiefs in this game of three halves. This is a first for the Hurricanes to be playing at Upper Hutt's Maidstone Park. Let's hope a great crowd comes out in support of this fabulous Hutt Valley venue. Get tickets here.

Job Opportunity for Junior Accounts Person

Chamber member Oxted are looking for a skilled junior accounts person three days a week to assist their accounts manager.

Find out more and apply here.

Accounts vacancy

Education to Employment Update

One week back and we've already placed our first student into work experience with the potential to turn into an apprenticeship.

Last year we had a number of successes, including placing three students into employment with PTS. Here's some feedback sent to us from Sophie Malolo, the People and Culture Coorrdinator at PTS:

"They have shown up every day on time, I’ve had zero issues. I’ve caught up with all of them and they are really enjoying it so far. "

Would you like to offer work experience to a senior student? Even if you can only offer one day, this gives a young person a valuable opportunity to learn about your industry. Last year our senior students performed so well at their work experience placements and many of them were offered ongoing employment. Contact Amanda today at amanda@hvchamber.org.nz for an informal chat about any opportunities you might have. We know of many high caliber senior students keen to engage in work opportunities.

Latest Members Marketplace offers

Delightful Interiors is an Interior Design studio in the Hutt Valley. They work with clients to create beautiful and unique interiors that suit their personal style. Right now, they have a special on custom-made blinds. Find out more about Delightful Interiors here.

Qoin is a digital platform (similar to Bitcoin). Qoin can be tailored to work for the unique needs of each and every business. Find out more about Qoin here.

For these offers and more, head to the Members Marketplace.

Members Marketplace