Helping Businesses Through Covid-19
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Looking forward to hosting CEO of the Hurricanes, Avan Lee this Thursday, 13 May in conjunction with Platinum Partner, Open Polytechnic. There are still a few spaces left at this event so if you get in quick you can still join us for a fun lunch with fellow business people. Great opportunity to network with each other, learn something new and hear a business leadership perspective. More info and registrations here.
This week we also welcome our new team member, Annette Wasson who brings a wealth of events experience to the team. With the AGM coming up, we have a four new people putting themselves forward for the Board. Find out more below.
COVID-19 & Business Updates
- The Government is introducing a new accreditation visa and single work visa. This affects you if you are an employer of migrant workers
- 500 Spaces per fortnight allocated in MIQ, many for skilled and critical workers
- June's Remutaka Hill road closures moved to May
- Read our submission to Hutt City Council on behalf of business on its 10 Year Long Term Plan
Upcoming Events
LAST CHANCE:
Lunch with Hurricanes CEO Avan Lee
This Thursday, 13 May at 12pm
Adapting to COVID-19: A Business Leadership Perspective. Be Inspired.
We are excited to host the Hurricanes CEO, Avan Lee. Like all of us in business, the Hurricanes have had to adapt rapidly to the challenges of COVID-19.
The Hurricanes Chief Executive Officer will share how he has led the Hurricanes through the last 12 months:
- Dealing with changing timeframes
- Revenue and cashflow disruption
- Changes to the business operating model
- Managing team culture, health and wellbeing
- Keeping customers and supporters engaged
This event is brought to you in partnership with Platinum Partner, Open Polytechnic and Silver Partner, McKone Consultancy, as part of The Hutt Valley Chamber's 2021 Covid Support & Recovery Programme.
Register now to join us at Open Polytechnic on 13 May 2021 to hear this inspirational story. Numbers have been limited for this event.
Hutt Valley Chamber AGM: 25 May, 5.30-7:30pm
Join us for our 2021 AGM and Vote for our Board
Fabulous to see so many people keen to get involved with the Hutt Valley Chamber and support our work by volunteering as a Board Member. This AGM we will be electing two new Board Members, Vice President and President. With so many nominations, your vote counts. Please register to join us on 25 May. Proxy votes are able to be made. For more information on these, read more here.
Post Budget Briefing with Hon Grant Robertson:
14 June, 7am. Prebook now
- BE QUICK. 4 TABLES ALREADY BOOKED -
We'll have more information and a link for registrations for you soon. In the meantime, to register your interest and reserve a seat, or a table of 8 email info@hvchamber.org.nz. A table booking will give you the opportunity to host clients and staff face to face, while getting the latest information on the Government's plans to help business adapt to COVID-19.
Thank you to Platinum Partner, Gibson Sheat Lawyers for partnering with us to deliver this event, as part of the Political Series Programme. More information to come as soon as it is available.
New Accreditation Required for Employers of Migrant Workers
Update from Chamber Member, Woburn International
From 1 November 2021 ALL NZ employers hiring migrants need to become accredited under the New Employer System.
If you are already accredited, your current accreditation will no longer be valid. You will need to become accredited under the new Accredited Employer System to continue to employ migrants.
Need more information on these changes?
PREBOOK: 23 June, 5:30pm at the Chamber
The Chamber will be hosting June Ranson, CEO of Woburn International at a Business After 5 event explaining these important changes to immigration policy. Find out the details and what you need to know. This is your chance to get clarification and ask questions. June is the Chair of the NZ Association for Migration & Investment and has been working very closely on behalf of business with government on immigration policy. Preregister for this event now by emailing info@hvchamber.org.nz.
Welcome to ...
Annette Wasson, Event & Training Coordinator
Annette joins our team this week to take over the events role here at the Hutt Valley Chamber. We are sure Annette will become a familiar face to you all in no time at all.
Annette will manage all our events, including training and development workshops. She has extensive experience in hospitality and events management and looks forward to working closely with our members and partners this year.
Please share this Hutt Valley Business Weekly with other businesses you think would find this information useful. 
- Helen and the Hutt Valley 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.
