A Loud Voice for Business
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Our thoughts go to those local businesses who have been severely disrupted by the recent move into Alert Level 2. We have heard many stories of businesses who have experienced sudden cancellations, lost sales and once again suffered through the disruption of COVID-19. We know many other businesses also share our thoughts.
While we welcome the return to Alert Level 2, now is a good time to remind you we are here to advocate on behalf of the business community.
In the latest Business Confidence Survey, sponsored by Bronze Partner, Red Hot Business Coaching, along with measuring business confidence, we are asking you what you need from your Chamber, your local Council and from Government.
In this challenging business environment, we also invite your feedback on what events and training opportunities you would like us to make available. Please help us to help you by taking just 10 minutes to take the survey, here.
Thank you to everyone who has completed the Business Confidence Survey. Upper Hutt and Lower Hutt combined is a substantial business base and together, we are all a very loud voice into local and central government. Please do give us your feedback so we can best advocate on your behalf.
Note: Thank you to the person who told us there was an error in the survey. This has now been fixed.
COVID-19 Updates
- Wellington locations of interest
- Guidance for businesses who are locations of interest
- COVID-19 support for businesses with employees requiring self isolation
- Flights of interest
- Travel alerts
General Business Updates
- Paid parental leave rates increase from 1 July
- New rules from 1 July on how assets are valued
- Tax returns due 7 July
- Bill passed to double sick leave to 10 days from mid-July
- The first Matariki holiday will be on 24 June 2022 and will shift each year to always be on a Friday
- Infrastructure Acceleration Fund - application now open
- Research and Development Tax Incentive
Upcoming Events
Climate Change Workshop: 7 July 2021
5:30-7:30pm at Hutt Valley Chamber of Commerce
As we head towards a Carbon Zero future, it’s important for us to start talking about the challenges this presents for businesses in the Hutt Valley and identify new opportunities. This event is open to all businesses to attend at no charge. To join us, book here.
New Members Function: 22 July 2021
5:30-7:30pm at Hutt Valley Chamber of Commerce
This is a fabulous opportunity for new members to meet each other, along with our Chamber team and Partners.
Invitations have been sent
If you became a new member in the last year and have not received an invitation, please contact Annette at annette@hvchamber.org.nz, or call 04 939 9821.
We look forward to hosting our new members on 22 July. Event supported by Gold Partner, Spark Business Hub Hutt-Porirua.
Tech After 5: 28 July 2021
5:30-7:30pm at BNZ Partners Centre, Lower Hutt
BOOKINGS NOW OPEN
We are extremely proud to showcase three fabulous local businesses who are leading the way worldwide in technology and innovation.
- Hear from Nick Long from The Paihau-Robinson Institute, who are developing technology to revolutionise spacecraft propulsion
- Wellington is on track to become the first city in the southern hemisphere to boats its own Kiwi designed and built fully electric marine transport, thanks to Wellington Electric Boat Company. Meet Managing Director, Fraser Foote
- NZ's Young Engineer of the Year 2019 Terry Miller of EIGHT360, will introduce you to his world-unique NOVA platform, giving defence and commercial organisations an immersive virtual vehicle experience
This is a fantastic line-up of Hutt Valley businesses, brought to you in conjunction with Platinum Partner, BNZ as part of the Hutt Valley Chamber's Manufacturing and Technology Programme for 2021.
This is a popular, always very inspiring and interesting evening, uncovering some of the hidden gems of our local business community. There is no cost for members, with a small charge for non-members. Be sure to book early for this one.
Women in Business Lunch:
Leadership in a Covid World
12 August, 12:00pm-2:00pm
The Women in Business Lunch has been postponed due to recent changes to alert levels. It will now be taking place on 12 August at the Lower Hutt Events Centre. We do hope you can make it.
Reconnect over an informal lunch with Keynote Speaker, 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.
Nominated for the NZ Women of Influence Innovator of the Year awards in 2018, Kristen is passionate about providing New Zealanders with faster and more affordable access to world-class financial tools. Kristen is a strong advocate for financial independence through smart investing. Book now to join us for a relaxed, enjoyable lunch.
Latest Member to Member Offer
from Chamber Member, The Settlement
The Settlement is offering fortnight of co-working space FREE! Plus if you are a Chamber member, sign up during the trial period for a 10% discount on any plan. Contact mikayla@thesettlement.co.nz.
If you are a Member of the Hutt Valley Chamber of Commerce and you would like us to promote your special offer to Chamber Members, please contact raewyn@hvchamber.org.nz.
We look forward to seeing you in person at one of our upcoming events soon.
Do please forward this Hutt Valley Business Weekly to your other businesses colleagues so we can keep them up to date as well. 
- 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.
