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In this edition of YOUR news | |
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Kia ora tatou,
The latest Government announcement on Monday 8th November will have come as a huge relief for some members who can finally open their doors. Unfortunately, however Level 3 - Step 2 is far from ideal for other members as they still aren’t allowed to operate, or it isn’t viable for them to do so, but at least it is a step in the right direction. I sincerely hope that ‘Freedom Day’, when Auckland reverts to the new traffic light system, comes to fruition as planned on 1st December, or ideally, earlier if possible. Click here to see what this new system means for your business.
On a bright note, the relaxation of some restrictions means that BNH is able to hold our annual ONE DAY SALE on Saturday 4th December. This is an ideal opportunity for retailers, wholesalers and distributors to: - Get some great pre-Christmas brand exposure
- Maximise your pre-Christmas sales and cashflow
- Move excess or end-of-line stock
- Attract new customers to your products and services
Buying local and supporting local has never been more important so if you’re keen to be involved as a participating business, please click here.
Vaccination remains the key to a return to any sort of normality in Auckland and recently we have seen all three DHBs pass the 90% threshold for first jabs which is an awesome effort. If you are not yet part of this statistic, I once again encourage you to get vaccinated and to support everyone across your networks to follow suit. To view a list of drive-through and North Shore walk-in vaccination locations, please click here.
The Team at BNH wish you all well, please don't hesitate to contact us if we can be of any assistance.
Ngā mihi mahana,
Kevin O'Leary General Manager, Business North Harbour | |
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For the first time in our history the BNH AGM was held online on Thursday 4th November, proving to be a great success. Thank you to those members, associate members and observers who were able to join us and I hope that despite the success of this year’s event, we are able to meet in person next year. During the AGM, TN Chan became a welcome addition to the BNH Executive Committee and I would like to thank him for volunteering his time to take up the role. A summary of the AGM is available to read here.
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Latest Covid information from business.govt.nz | |
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The following links from business.govt.nz and other Government sources provide the latest Covid related information on;
Got questions or need support? Call the free Covid-19 Business Helpline on 0800 500 362.
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Upcoming Workshops, Webinars & Events | |
*** Please note that the two BNH in-person December workshop event dates may still be subject to change
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Save the date of Wednesday 23rd February 2022 as New Zealand's media superstar Hilary Barry will be entertaining a full house of local businesswomen at our first Women in Business event of the new year. Proudly sponsored by Eclipse Recruitment, this will be an event not to be missed. Tickets will go on sale in late November so keep an eye out for further information. | |
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ONE DAY SALE 2021, one week left to register! | |
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We are now only three and a half weeks away until our area's biggest shopping bonanza on Saturday 4th December 2021! ONE DAY SALE is open to all BNH members and is especially well suited to retailers, wholesalers and distributors. For more information and to register, click here. To view our current participating businesses, please click here.
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Do you know your Health & Safety responsibilities as a PCBU webinar recording now available | |
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Our recent BNH webinar recording is now available to view. Nicholas Matzopoulos, National Trainer Director at Safety ‘n Action delivered a detailed, practical and informative webinar on "Do you know your Health and Safety responsibilities as a PCBU" which is highly recommended viewing for business owners and those involved with workplace health and safety. Covered within this webinar includes the roles and responsibilities of a PCBU, workplace legislation and history, the duty holders in your workplace, responsibilities and accountability. Click here to view.
In addition, Safety 'n Action has shared their latest whitepaper on 'Workplace Health & Safety' which will also be of interest to members and can be viewed here.
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Pathfinder Solutions: Invitation to register your interest for business advice & support packages | |
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Last Friday the Government announced a new $60m business advice and support package. Your business may be eligible to apply for this, and the funding won’t last long! If you’re asking yourself questions like the ones below, then please call us or register your interest here.
* What will my business look like post Covid-19, and how do I pivot and plan for that? * What should I be doing now to plan for the new normal? * How do I make sure I have the cash to see it through?
During the 2020 lockdowns, Pathfinder Solutions, Chartered Accountants and Advisors, helped existing and new local business clients to access this type of funding and supported them with real-world business experience and expertise. The details of how the funding will be distributed are still to come. In the meantime, please register your interest for 2021 by completing our online form here or call James Stuart at Pathfinder Solutions on 027 311 0072.
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Xero Assistance Programme to provide free and confidential professional counselling | |
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After more than 80 consecutive days in lockdown, there is an enormous strain on the mental wellbeing of Auckland small business owners. As a result, Xero feels that these business owners need more support now than ever before and this is why Xero is expanding their Xero Assistance Programme (XAP) to offer all of Auckland’s 200,000-plus small business owners free and confidential professional counselling until the end of the year. This is regardless of whether they are a Xero customer or not. This service is free and 100 percent confidential. It’s run through the world-leading wellbeing provider Benestar, offering access to three telephone, live chat, or online professional counselling sessions. Read more here.
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