Kia Ora , 

One of the benefits of membership of the Hutt Valley Chamber of Commerce is the Hutt Chamber App. This mobile-enabled App provides members with the opportunity to get great deals and SAVE money.

•    Buy Local – deals from local businesses (and some national ones too) 
•    Sell local – if you have something to sell, a product or service, you can add this to the App. 

The App is a great way to save money, or through the notifications make other businesses aware of your products or services.

One member recently told me that they had saved their entire membership fee by booking a hire car for 4 days using the App. The saving was over $300 on this one transaction.

At the Hutt Valley Chamber of Commerce, our team use the App regularly. Recently we had to buy a new Toastie machine for our office. Using the Hutt Chamber App saved us a whopping 47% on the purchase price. 
 

If you are a member, and would like to get access to the App just:

1. Use the QR code below.

2. Enter your details.

3. We will send you the download instructions and your unique code.

4. You download the app and get saving.

If you are not a member of the Hutt Valley Chamber of Commerce and would like to join to get access to these great savings, Just click the button below and complete the form. 

Check out some of the featured brand offers on our app – and there's plenty more where that came from!

New Member Perk Alert!

We're excited to introduce an exclusive digital icon for our Chamber Members! This icon allows members to display on their website and inform everyone of your proud affiliation with the Chamber.

This emblem not only boosts your credibility but also strengthens your networking potential within our community.

In this edition of the Hutt Valley Business Weekly:

• Te Wai Takamori o Te Awa Kairangi / RiverLink Updates

• Te Awa Kairangi - Delivering RiverLink: Site Investigations Update

• Regional News

• Less Waste. Greater Place. Have your say on the regional Waste Management and Minimisation Plan.

• Join us as trustees for the Maidstone Park Trust

• Remutaka Hill Maintenance Closures

• Space now available in the Hutt Valley’s exciting new business campus!

• Featured Events

• Navigating Uncertainty | Leadership Insights with Kristen Lunman

• Women in Business | Empowering Mental Health: For you and your team

• Finalist Function | 2degrees Wellington Regional Business Excellence Awards 2023

• Gala Dinner | 2degrees Wellington Regional Business Excellence Awards 2023

• Plus many more

• Education to Employment Updates | Hutt Valley 

• Nurturing Future Talents: How Go Architecture Elevates Education to Real-World Experience

• Bridging Classrooms and Careers: Inside the Sebel Hotel Experience

• Member News

• First Steps to Financial Wellness | Free Zoom Webinars | Sureplan + Auckland Chamber of Commerce

• Dale Carnegie | Building Business Leadership – Online Learning

• YEA Good Youth Employment Symposium

• Member Offers

• 2degrees | Chamber Member Deal

• Bunnings Trade | PowerPass Member Deal

• NZME | Grow Your Business With Us

• Save up to $2,000 on Mitsubishi Triton

• Brendan Foot | Zero deposit & 6.9% interest on Suzuki Swifts

• Z Business | 12c OFF EVERY LITRE, LET’S DO BUSINESS

• Brewtown | Corporate Christmas parties

• Employment Opportunities

• Are You Hiring?

Te Awa Kairangi - Delivering RiverLink: Site Investigations Update

Te Awa Kairangi's RiverLink project is making strides in community-focused site assessments. Teams are diligently studying ground conditions, ensuring the safety of air quality, and evaluating noise levels. There's an anticipation for their upcoming ecological efforts, where the focus will turn to the habitats of cherished species like the whitebait (īnanga), various nesting birds, and the intriguing lizards (mokomoko). As we share this initiative, we're reminded of the richness of our shared environment and the importance of such endeavors in understanding and preserving it. Stay tuned for more insights from this pivotal initiative.

Regional News

Less Waste. Greater Place. Have your say on the regional Waste Management and Minimisation Plan

The Wellington Region Waste Management and Minimisation Plan (WMMP) is currently being updated, and we want to hear what you think about the future of waste in the Hutt Valley and Wellington region. All 8 councils in the Wellington region have joined forces to tackle the daunting issue of waste, which is filling our landfills, and causing environmental harm. 
 
Both councils have actions that are designed to help the region shift away from just managing waste and instead carry out activities which are focused on reducing, reusing, and recycling. 
For many of these actions, collaboration with businesses and industry will be a big part of driving change. 

Click the button to read the regional plan and the Local Acton Plans for each council and to have your say by 1 September 2023.

Join the trustees for the Maidstone Park Trust

Are you a visionary leader with expertise in governance and Te Ao Māori coupled with a background in facility management, health and safety or business development? Are you passionate about making a positive impact in our community? 

Upper Hutt City Council are seeking interest from candidates to fill TWO vacant seats on the Board of Trustees for Maidstone Park Trust.

Applications close at 5PM on Monday, 4 September 2023.

Hutt City Council's Draft Indigenous Biodiversity Strategy for your feedback

We are delighted to be able to share Hutt City Council’s Rautaki Kanorau Koiora Taketake / Draft Indigenous Biodiversity Strategy for your feedback. 

We encourage you to let them know whether this draft strategy meets your aspirations for protecting and restoring indigenous biodiversity in our city.  

The strategy and link to give feedback is at hutt.city/biodiversity until 20 August and we are keen to hear from as many groups and individuals as possible. 

The finalised Indigenous Biodiversity Strategy provides guidance for Hutt City Council, Mana Whenua, community groups and the wider community to protect and restore our indigenous biodiversity. The strategy sets a shared vision and goals to guide us and identifies focus areas where we can work together to make a difference. 

Remutaka Hill Maintenance Closures

Plan ahead for an OVERNIGHT CLOSURE on Sunday 13 August, 9pm-4am for essential maintenance and slip prevention works.

Access will be available for emergency services responding to events throughout the closure. Travelers with special circumstances should contact customer@wta.nzta.govt.nz by 4pm, Friday 11 August.

Due to the amount of work taking place, crossings over Remutaka Hill will not be available unless a traveler has special circumstances and has made a booking. Numbers are strictly limited and travelers turning up without bookings will be turned away.

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we carry out these crucial works. This is a high-use mountain road that requires ongoing maintenance to keep it safe.

Space now available in the Hutt Valley’s exciting new business campus!

Blue Mountains Campus is a new, resilient business campus at 68 Ward Street, Upper Hutt. It offers turnkey and bespoke options for a range of uses including office, project spaces, R&D, light industrial/manufacturing, and spaces suitable for smaller amenity providers such as health and wellbeing practitioners.

Stage 1 is now nearing completion and is home to KiwiRail and MBIE. It incorporates exceptional new office space, as well as KiwiRail’s impressive new National Train Control Centre and a new café, which is due to open in October.

Central to the campus’s unique offering is its focus on safety and its expansive park-like environment. The Ward Street site boasts a naturally resilient risk profile with no risk of flooding, tsunami or slope failure, and low shaking and liquefaction risks. This, partnered with the campus’ large lawns, mature totoras and elms, and outlook across the valley creates a unique working environment that is difficult to replicate.

Up to 1,700sqm of modern, 5 Green Star design-accredited office space with expansive views is available to lease now – either altogether or as smaller spaces. Leasing packages can be customised to meet your needs and Upper Hutt City Council is offering a rates remission deal for tenants for 10 years (starting in 2023).

Featured Events

Nomination Workshop with Synthesis Marketing

Additional Events

Education to Employment Updates | Hutt Valley 

Nurturing Future Talents: How Go Architecture Elevates Education to Real-World Experience

Have you ever found yourself wondering about the Hutt Valley Chamber of Commerce's decision to venture into the Education to Employment domain? Let us shed some light on it through a heartwarming story.

Enter Lily, a dedicated student from St Orans College. This year, she's been weaving her academic journey with real-world work experience at Go Architecture. But it's not just about sitting at a desk for Lily. Paula Clarke and her team have ensured that she's fully immersed in the architectural world. From meeting external suppliers to understanding the intricacies of various projects, Lily has been at the forefront, soaking in knowledge. 

Paula Clarke, the driving force behind Go Architecture, remarked, “Lily's presence has been a breath of fresh air. She has prompted us to reflect and reevaluate our practices, seeing them through a new lens. Watching her connect her college learnings with practical insights has been immensely rewarding. And it's not just about work; she's become a part of our family here. Our staff eagerly share their work, experiences, and insights with her, enriching her learning journey."

We believe in creating pathways from education to employment, and stories like Lily's reinforce the value of such endeavours.

If you would like to host a student for work experience, please get in contact with our Education to Employment Coordinator, Amanda Walters.

Bridging Classrooms and Careers: Inside the Sebel Hotel Experience

One of the most effective ways to enlighten students about potential careers is by immersing them directly in the workplace. A heartfelt shoutout to the Sebel Hotel staff for graciously hosting St Bernard students and providing them with an insightful industry tour. With a year of studying Tourism and Hospitality under their belts, these students were eager to unravel the intricacies of the hotel industry, particularly Hotel Management.

Guided by Pradeep Kapai, the Sales Manager for the Sebel, the students were given a comprehensive tour. From the plush rooms and suites to guest amenities and from the welcoming café to the elegant restaurant – they saw it all. But it wasn't just a visual tour. Pradeep delved deeper, introducing them to the diverse roles that form the backbone of the hotel – Revenue, Sales, Administration, and Food & Beverage. He enlightened them on potential entry points into the industry and how the Sebel paves the way for budding enthusiasts.

Through Pradeep's guidance, our young minds discovered tangible opportunities lying right within their community.

Inspired to be a part of this enriching journey? If you’re a business open to hosting college student groups, we'd love to collaborate. Connect with our Education to Employment Coordinator, Amanda Walters.

Member News

First Steps to Financial Wellness | Free Zoom Webinars | Sureplan + Auckland Chamber of Commerce

Dale Carnegie | Building Business Leadership – Online Learning

These 6 powerful interactive 90-minute workshops will help you check and confirm your business direction is set and locked on realistic goals, and give you tools and techniques to lead and bring the team with you as you develop your business. Sign up today!

YEA Good Youth Employment Symposium 

Thursday 14 – Friday 15 September 2023 
Lower Hutt Event Centre, 30c Laings Road, Lower Hutt

Join us for a deep dive into the landscape to understand and build good youth employability and employment. 

Guest speakers include:
•    National MP, Chris Bishop, will share his party’s vision for the future of youth employment. 

•    Patrick McKibbin, CEO of the Hutt Chamber of Commerce, will provide an approach to building cross-sector youth employment partnerships. 

•    Krishan Kumar, Outward Bound’s Community Development Partner, will share learnings from the new work-ready programme Whakatipu 

•    And Gala Baumfield, Youth Activator and Creator, will lead a panel of youth to share their views and experiences on entering the world of work.

Registrations are open now: 
$85 (+ gst and fees) per day for business
$55 (+ gst and fees) per day for charitable organisations 

Member Offers

2degrees | Chamber Member Deal

Bunnings Trade | PowerPass Member Deal

Unlock a range of discounts and simplify the procurement of a huge range of products across our nationwide store network
Bunnings Trade has partnered with NZ Chambers of Commerce to offer members access to the PowerPass membership program providing a range of exclusive benefits:

Customised Pricing? Take advantage of a wide range of discounts across our extensive product range.
Business Solutions? From build and fit out through to maintenance and cleaning? our dedicated business team have got you covered
Account Management Tools? Manage quotes, invoicing, and transactions via your online PowerPass account portal or PowerPass App
Quick, Easy and Flexible Fulfilment? With 48 locations across the country, we offer convenient payment, pickup and delivery, or view our range online for click & collect or delivery

For any questions or queries, please feel free to email us at orgs@bunnings.co.nz

NZME | Grow Your Business With Us

Lets talk about how we can promote your business across our trusted radio & digital brands. Whether it's audio commercials or digital ads, this deal is a great way to explore NZME's reach and engaged audiences. Please contact Hannah Doile hannah.doile@nzme.co.nz today for strategic advertising solutions or mention the above deal to kick start your next media campaign!

Brendan Foot | Save up to $2,000 on Mitsubishi Triton

You could be driving away one of NZ’s most popular workhorses, the mighty Mitsubishi Triton, from only $39,990 + ORC + CCF. If you’re thinking of upgrading your ute or need to expand your fleet, now’s the time to get the best price across the Triton range with the Mitsubishi Beast Runout. Ask Gary Calcott, Fleet Specialist, at Brendan Foot Supersite for more info. View and test drive the Triton range at Railway Ave, Lower Hutt – open every day. 

Brendan Foot | Zero deposit & 6.9% interest on Suzuki Swifts 

Have you seen the Hyundai Staria Load around town yet? It’s turning heads with its unusual space age design. Not your typical van, it’s NZ’s safest and most spacious cargo van yet easy to drive.

One of Brendan Foot Supersite’s recent buyers came in for a Hiace van and left with the Staria Load. They knew they wanted to buy it after only moments behind the wheel.

Ask Gary about the pre-registered deals available until they’re gone. Read the full story...  

Z Business | 12c OFF EVERY LITRE, LET’S DO BUSINESS

Want a fuel partner that backs NZ business by driving value at the pump? Get 12c off every litre for three months with Z Business*. Sign up, fuel up and save big at Z, Caltex and Challenge. Vroom! 

Sign up now for Z Business using promo code CHAMBERCEN apply.z.co.nz

Already have a Z Business fuel card?
Just stop by and use your Z Business fuel card to get 12c off every litre until Sunday 8 October! 

* Sign up for a Z Business account using promo code CHAMBERCEN by Sunday 3, September 2023. The 12 cents per litre discount will be applied to all fuel grades purchased using your Z Business fuel card from Z, Caltex or Challenge service stations and truck stops for 3 months after the date of account opening. Terms and conditions apply. See z.co.nz/business12

Brewtown | Corporate Christmas parties

Want to be the party planner of the year? Our mates at Brewtown are hosting office Christmas parties at the Greenspace! It is always smacks of a jolly good time with games, music, craft beer, buffet meals, and perhaps even a visit from Wellington's most famous and glamourous Drag Queen, Nova-Star!

*Minimum 20 persons per booking.

EMPLOYMENT

Short Term Internship Required to Gain Local Experience – Business Analysis Role   

A Post-Graduate Diploma in Management (Level 8) student from Whitireia Community Polytechnic – Wellington is seeking an internship with a business analysis focus in the Hutt Valley area:

Candidate Attributes:
•    Team player 
•    Great work ethic
•    Delivers superior customer service. 
•    Ability to learn quickly
•    Communication

The candidate is available from 8.00 am to 4.00 pm the whole week (Monday to Sunday) except on Tuesdays. His classes and part-time work start only at 5.00 pm, except on Tuesdays, where he has a day class as well. 

If you are able to help or would like to have a conversation with the candidate, please email patrick@hvchanber.org.nz and he will connect you to the candidate.
 

Are You Hiring?

If you have a job suitable for a student get in touch with our Education to Employment Coordinator Amanda Walters at  amanda@hvchamber.org.nz or call 04 9399821.

Thank you to all our Partners

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