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Health & Safety
Managing your business during a natural disaster
New Zealand has faced some of the most unprecedented weather events in recent years. Natural disasters such as floods, droughts, bushfires, tropical cyclones, and severe storms are beginning to become more common. The damage resulting from these events can be devastating for communities and leave em
Wage & Pay
New Zealand Minimum Wage Increase 2025
The minimum wage is set by the government and reviewed each year. It applies to all employees working in New Zealand aged 16 and over. Effective 1 April 2025, the new adult minimum wage will see a modest increase of 1.5%. This takes the minimum wage from $23.15 to $23.50 an hour. The starting-
Annual Leave
Where is everybody? Successfully managing multiple holiday leave request
Every employee in New Zealand is entitled to 12 public holidays over the year. The 12 days refer to the 11 fixed dates that are common right across the country, namely: New Years Day, 2 January, Waitangi Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, ANZAC Day, King’s Birthday, Matariki, Labour Day, Christmas Da
Health & Safety
True Or False: I Should Train Employees To Do Their Job Safely
Absolutely, this is true. The guiding principle of the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 (HSWA) is that workers and other persons should be given the highest level of protection against harm to their health, safety, and welfare from work risks. As an employer, you are obliged to make sure your sta
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