Kia ora ,
This week I’m writing to the Minister of Immigration to ask the Government to think differently about the current process to support businesses in finding the staff they need to run their business.
I often hear a lot about the rising cost of doing business, rising wages, and the lack of staff to meet business production demands. One business recently said to me they would take on 20 people tomorrow if they could get the right skilled people. Next week, as part of the Chamber’s Education to Employment work we have created an employment event where Year 13 students leaving school will have the opportunity to talk to employers with jobs. But there needs to be more emphasis on other options.
The letter to the Minister will ask him to think differently about this problem. One thing I will be asking is how immigration could be linked to the training with young people you are already doing. Many of you are supporting young people every day, by helping young people to discover, explore, connect, and experience their future pathways. We love this about the Hutt Valley. So my suggestion is to link the ability to bring skilled people through the immigration system with training our young New Zealanders.
If you have stories, ideas, or feedback you would like me to include in my letter please send them to me at patrick@hvchamber.org.nz or 021 248 1203.
In this edition of the Hutt Valley Business Weekly:
- Chamber Updates
- Nominations Close This Week Fri 16 Sep at 5pm for the Awards - Get In Now Before It's Too Late
- Boost Your R&D Capacity With Student Experience Grants
- National Update
- One-off National Public Holiday
- COVID-19: New Guidance
- RiverLink
- Progress on RiverLink Consents Welcomed
- Local & Regional News
Opportunities To Meet The Candidates For The Lower Hutt Council Elections 2022
Upper Hutt Mayoral Debate 2022 – 14th September 2022
Rebel Business School Is Coming To The Hutt Valley
- Upcoming Events
- 2 WEEKS TO GO - The Master Moves Breakfast: The Master Moves Breakfast: Discover the 3 Critical Strategic Master Moves That Could Change How You Play The Game Of Business
- BNZ Tech Series 2022: Today's Technology For Tomorrow's World
- 2degrees Wellington Regional Business Excellence Awards - Finalists Function Invitation
- 2degrees Wellington Regional Business Excellence Awards -
Gala Dinner Invitation - Upcoming Training
- Successful Strategies Series - From Ideas to Actions: How To Think and Communicate Like A Pro
- Synthesis Digital Marketing workshop: Google Ads – How to run profitable ad campaigns
- Cyber Resilience, Risk Remediation and Cyber Insurance Seminar
- 2 Dale Carnegie Courses Coming Up In November
- Member Offers
- From Torpedo7 and Cutlers Entertainment
CHAMBER UPDATES
Nominations Close This Friday at 5pm
Entries Close This Friday. This is your reminder to submit your entry before the 16th of September. If you're on the fence, give it a go.
If you have any questions please reach out to Annette annette@hvchamber.org.nz who is our Events & Training Coordinator and is more than happy to assist you with the process.
For a small investment in time, there are MANY benefits.
- Completing the entry gives you a chance to reflect on your work, your team, and your business. It's a chance to be very proud of what you achieve every day
- Entering the awards is a chance to talk to your team about your work and the success they help you achieve every day
- Being nominated as a finalist in the awards is a chance to celebrate your success and use it as a chance to market your business. Marketing your business is important
- Attending the awards function is a chance to celebrate with your team, or to invite your customers and thank them for their contribution to your success
- Winning Awards is a chance to be recognised for the success you, your team and your customers have created.
- Awards Info: For more information about the awards head to the official awards page on our website.
- Nominations: Entry is simple. Complete the online nomination form for the category of your choice by September 16th here.
- Finalists Function: Click here to book your ticket to the Finalists Function.
- Gala Dinner: Click here to book your ticket to the Gala Dinner.
Boost Your R&D Capacity With Student Experience Grants
There are two weeks left to apply for Callaghan Innovation’s R&D Experience Grants, providing funding for tertiary-level students with relevant skills in real-world R&D work experience.
Student Grants give your business access to fresh talent and ideas to boost your R&D capacity while helping undergraduate and postgraduate students to gain and develop technical skills in a commercial environment.
Fund a student intern to help with your R&D project
The R&D Student Experience Grant funds a 10-week internship designed as work experience to help you with an R&D project during the student’s summer break.
Apply today
For new customers, please complete this form to have someone contact you to discuss your eligibility.
NATIONAL UPDATE
One-off National Public Holiday
To mark the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the Government has announced a one-off national public holiday, to take place on Monday 26 September 2022.
This means that normal Public Holiday requirements under the Holidays Act will apply. You can find out more about what to consider for your business here:
Shop trading restrictions will not apply on this public holiday. Shops may open (and apply the normal rules for employees who work on a public holiday).
COVID-19: New Guidance
The COVID-19 Protection Framework (traffic light system) has been replaced by a simplified set of rules and guidelines to protect you, your staff and your customers from COVID-19.
Isolation and testing
- Only people who test positive for COVID-19 will be required to isolate for seven days.
- Household contacts are recommended to take a rapid antigen test every day for five days. So long as they test negative, they will be able to go about daily life as normal.
Face masks
- Masks will not be required anywhere, except when visiting certain healthcare facilities like hospitals, GPs, pharmacies and aged care residential facilities.
- Some places like workplaces or marae may ask people to wear a mask. Masks are recommended in confined places such as public transport or when visiting vulnerable people.
Vaccination mandates
- All remaining Government vaccine mandates will now end. The last workforce with a Government vaccine mandate is health and disability workers. This will end on 11:59pm, 26 September 2022.
- Some employers may still require workers to be vaccinated due to their responsibilities under health and safety legislation.
RIVERLINK
Progress on RiverLink Consents Welcomed
The Environment Court has issued an interim decision on approving a range of resource consent applications for RiverLink, delivering a high level of confidence in the project.
The Court's interim decision is comprehensive at 186 pages. It focuses largely on the proposed conditions, especially in relation to noise and vibration, and cycling and walking matters. It seeks that further work is done on the conditions and that the applicants report back finally to the Court on 30 September. Thereafter the Court will confirm the conditions.
You can read more here.
LOCAL & REGIONAL NEWS
Event Title: Meet The Candidates For The Lower Hutt Council Elections 2022
When: Thursday 15 September
Time: 8am - 9am
Where: Hutt Valley Chamber of Commerce, Level 3, 15 Daly St
You’ll have the opportunity to listen to each candidate, understand their intentions if elected, and ask questions.
Unable to attend? if you are unable to attend but would like to ask a question, send your questions to Chamber CEO, Patrick McKibbin patrick@hvchamber.org.nz and he will ask them for you.
Event Title: Upper Hutt Mayoral Debate 2022 – 14th September 2022
When: 14 September
Time: 5:30pm - 7;30pm
Where: Hutt Valley Chamber of Commerce, Level 3, 15 Daly St
Brought to you by Upper Hutt City Council and hosted by current affairs correspondent and facilitator Jehan Casinader, hear from Upper Hutt mayoral candidates on topics such as supporting communities, planning for growth, business support, Covid-19 recovery and infrastructure.
No spaces left. Livestream is available from the link below at 5.45pm.
Unable to attend? if you are unable to attend but would like to ask a question, send your questions to Chamber CEO, Patrick McKibbin patrick@hvchamber.org.nz and he will ask them for you.
Rebel Business School Is Coming To The Hutt Valley - Starting Monday 19th
Do you know someone that wants to start a business and get their ideas off the ground? Then this might be the opportunity that you have been waiting for.
The Rebel Business School is a social impact organisation, focused on helping you start your business and get your ideas off the ground instantly! Come along, spend 10 days with them and learn:
- How to start a business with no money;
- How to build a website at no cost;
- How to make money doing what you love;
- and so much more!!!
When: Monday 19th - Friday 30th September
Time: 9:30am - 2:30pm Daily
Where: Venue TBC but a combination of Upper & Lower Hutt
Price: Limited spaces on a no-fee basis thanks to our partner funding.
Eligibility: Preference is given to those that live or work in the Hutt Valley (Upper or Lower)
UPCOMING EVENTS
Event Title: Discover the 3 Critical Strategic Master Moves That Could Change How You Play The Game Of Business
When: Wednesday 21 September
Time: 07:30am - 09:00am
Where: Hutt Valley Chamber of Commerce, Level 3, 15 Daly St
If you're an owner of a business who may be feeling in need of some fresh perspectives and smart strategies to navigate the next stage of business this is for you.
Laura Humphrey's is a highly regarded business advisor and an award-winning author. She has built her own multi-million dollar businesses from scratch to successful exit.
She understands first-hand what it feels like to take a business to its ultimate success, and can share knowledge and frameworks from her own experience.
Event Title: 'Into Work' With Louise Upston MP, Spokesperson for Social Development & Employment & Chris Bishop List MP, Hutt South
When: Monday 03 October
Time: 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Where: Hutt Valley Chamber of Commerce, Level 3, 15 Daly St
Join Louise Upston MP, Spokesperson for Social Development and Employment and Chris Bishop, List MP for Hutt South to talk about their plans to create opportunities for assisting job seekers into work.
If you are an employer looking for workers, or a business or organisation supporting jobseekers into work, a senior getting back into the workforce or a Parent returning to work, please join us at the workshop and also pass on the invitation to anyone you think would benefit from attending.
Event Title: 2degrees Wellington Regional Business Excellence Awards 2022 - Gala Dinner
When: Friday 18 November
Time: 7:00 pm - Midnight
Where: Lower Hutt Events Centre, 30c Laings Road, Hutt Central
Price: From $185
This black-tie Gala Dinner event is the celebration of Business Excellence in the Wellington Region. It provides a welcome opportunity to enjoy the region’s finest hospitality and recognise leading businesses and business leaders across the Wellington region.
This prestigious award ceremony provides an opportunity to showcase many examples of successful businesses throughout the entire Wellington region.
UPCOMING TRAINING
Workshop Title: Successful Strategies Series - From Ideas to Actions: How To Think and Communicate Like A Pro
When: Thursday 29 September
Time: 9:30am - 11:30am
Where: Hutt Valley Chamber of Commerce, Level 3, 15 Daly St
In part ONE of this 3 part series, Jussi will teach you the revolutionary Think Process by Matt Church and combine it with Tiago Forte’s powerful note-taking technique called the Second Brain.
You will learn different tools and how you can apply them to your work immediately to clarify, communicate and get buy-in.
Workshop Title: Synthesis Digital Marketing workshop: Google Ads – How to run profitable ad campaigns
When: Tuesday 27 September
Time: 5:15pm - 7:15pm
Where: Hutt Valley Chamber of Commerce, Level 3, 15 Daly St
Learn all about Google Ads and how to use the platform more effectively to make the most of your advertising budget.
Search Engine Marketing Specialist from Synthesis Marketing, Iain Escott, will take you through the best practises on setting up, creating, and leveraging Google Ads that work for you. He will share a range of secrets, tips, tricks and techniques, including:
Workshop Title: Cyber Resilience, Risk Remediation and Cyber Insurance Seminar in October
When: Wednesday 05 October
Time: 10am - 11:30am
Where: Hutt Valley Chamber of Commerce
There will be a panel Q&A session after the presentation where representatives from IT Works, Intelligensia and Crombie Lockwood will be available to answer your questions about:
- Cyber resilience
- How to secure your environment to ensure you have the greatest protection
- How to keep your staff educated and aware of the risk
- How to ensure you have adequate coverage in the event of a cyber breach.
Workshop Title: Synthesis Digital Marketing workshop: Google Ads – How to run profitable ad campaigns
When: 9 - 11 November: 3 day world-famous Dale Carnegie Programme
16 - 18 November: 3-day Develop Your Leadership Potential
The 2 programmes are:
- 9 - 11 November: The 3 day world-famous Dale Carnegie Programme – This inspirational programme is a life-changing event for anyone who wishes to outperform their personal best.
- 16 - 18 November: The 3 day Develop Your Leadership Potential– In this programme you will learn what it takes to be a successful leader in today’s workplace. Stop doing and start leading!
MEMBER OFFERS
Torpedo7 Friends & Family Offer begins Friday the 16th of September!
The Deal: Save up to 60% off
Valid Dates: 16 September – 02 October 2022
How To Redeem:
- In-store - Show the attached flyer to store staff. Click here to view the flyer online.
- Online - See the promo code on flyer to use at the online checkout: 4392A5F6
Terms & Conditions:
Discounts are off RRP. If the product is already on promotion customer will receive the lower offer or promo pricing.
Not all products are eligible for a discount. Not available in conjunction with any other offer.
Excludes Electronics, Freight, Gift Cards and Workshop Services.
2 Shows for the price of 1 at Cutlers Entertainment - 180 High Street, Lower Hutt
The Deal: Both shows below for $30
Silver Beatlez - The Beatles Tribute Show | Sat Oct 15 2022
Free Falling - Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers Tribute Show | Sat Oct 22 2022
How To Redeem:
Just pop into the bar to purchase your tickets.
Can't make it to both but don’t want to miss out? Tickets for each show can be bought separately, just follow these links.
Terms & Conditions:
- Offer only available for a limited time.
- Tickets are non-refundable and cannot be exchanged for cash.
- Limit of 6 double tickets per customer.
- R18
Want More Member Offers?
To see a list of all our member's offers visit our Members Marketplace on our website to see a variety of deals we have from our members for both members only and anyone.
EMPLOYMENT
Do You Have A Role That You'd Like To Get Filled?
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 049399821.
To view our vacancies, click here.
Thank you to all our Partners
As always, special thanks to all our Members and Partners for your ongoing support.
