1 MARCH 2021
Good afternoon all,
Welcome to our fortnight newsletter.
We are at Alert Level 2 again, while Auckland is at Alert Level 3. Let's do our part scan the QR code's, keep socially distanced, wash your hands, use sanitiser and stay home if you are sick. See here for more information.
The Ministry of Health is sharing the links below. This is updated regularly as more information becomes available.
Whom should get tested for COVID-19 in general and specifically for the Auckland February 2021 community cases
Current cases with specific advice on what to do if anyone was at a location of interest at the date, time and address provided
We are in for a busy March, Inspire is now virtual, join us for a chat with Mike Jenkins Wednesday at 6.45 am.
Given the recent alert level change, we have postponed the BA4 at The Grandstand. A new date will be announced soon.
Join us as we welcome Brad Olsen to discuss the economy. Economic Update with Brad Olsen is now a virtual event on Friday 5 March.
Registrations are still open for The Instillery Waikato Chamber Golf Day 2021. This has been rescheduled to Friday 26 March due to the change in alert levels.
Visit our events calendar for upcoming events.
The Chamber is operating business as usual. Please do not hesitate to contact us on 07 839 5895 or email help@waikatochamber.co.nz if we can be of assistance.
Are you a Chamber member? Do you know about our members-only Facebook group? Send us a request to Waikato Chamber B2B group and promote your business.
Each year we run a survey is funded by Immigration NZ which is specifically interested in employer information from the regions with a view to creating initiatives and improve outcomes for migrants within New Zealand. We would appreciate hearing your thoughts. Your responses are received anonymously and all data collected will remain confidential.
On top of providing Immigration NZ with valuable information, by completing the survey you also go in the draw to win an iPad. The survey will take less than 10 minutes. If you would like to be in the running for the iPad, please don’t forget to enter your details
Click here https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/newkiwis2021
Thanks for taking the time to share this valuable information with us. We will be publishing the results of the survey through www.newkiwis.co.nz in the near future.
Have a great fortnight!
The Chamber team
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Virtual Inspire: A Chat with Mike Jenkins
Join us for the March Inspire event of 2021. The first Wednesday of every month, Inspire brings a new inspirational speaker to share their story and connect like-minded people.
Inspire events are sponsored by LINK Business Brokers.
This months Inspire Speaker Mike Jenkins - winner of the Westpac Waikato Business Awards CEO of the year Award. Mike founded The Instillery in 2013 as a place for business and technology leaders to bring their toughest challenges to and create a new trusted technology partner that would provide Kiwi customers a genuine choice. The founding vision was to enable and empower organisations to innovate, scale and grow through cloud technology.
Date: Wednesday 3 March 2021
Time: 6.45 am - 8.00 am via zoom
Free Admission
The link to join will be emailed on Tuesday.
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Virtual Economic Update with Brad Olsen
The New Zealand economy continues to adjust to COVID-19 pandemic, even as 2021 continues with greater optimism with contained community transmissions, vaccines inbound, and a more resilient economy.
Infometrics Senior Economist and Director Brad Olsen will outline the Infometrics economic outlook for the year ahead, how Waikato has responded, and what this means going forward.
Date and Time: Friday 5 March, 9.30 am - 11.00 am
This event will be via zoom
Free admission for members
Non-members $25 +GST
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BA4: The Grandstand - POSTPONED
Given the recent alert level change, we have postponed this event. A new date will be announced shortly.
Join us for the first BA4 of 2021 hosted by H3 at The Grandstand, come along to see this beautiful venue, reconnect with business contacts, and learn more about the venues and team at H3.
The Grandstand is a unique, stylish function space - providing an authentic heritage setting for your event.
Date: Thursday 4 March 2021
Time: 4.00 pm - 6.00 pm
Location: The Grandstand – Gate 2, 800 Heaphy Terrace, Claudelands, Hamilton 3214
Free Admission
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Information Session: Building High Performing Teams
Our members have been asking for more training opportunities so we have partnered with The Effect to offer a leadership course.
Interested? We are holding a virtual information session on the 11th March to give more information about this course and answer any questions you have.
Date: Thursday 11 March
Time: 10.30 am
Location: Zoom, the link to share will be sent via email
Free Admission
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The Instillery Waikato Chamber Golf Day 2021
The Instillery Waikato Chamber Golf Day 2021 Tournament will be held on Friday 26th March 2021 at the Ngaruawahia Golf Club, this event is proudly sponsored by The Instillery. This event was rescheduled due to the move in alert levels on the 14th of February.
The annual event will again, attract a large field of competitive golfers and non-golfers battling it out over 18 holes. Over 120 business individuals from around the Waikato compete fiercely for the title of Waikato Chamber Golf Day Champion all while making the most of the unique networking opportunities which the event creates.
Date: Friday 26th March 2021
Registration: 9.30am
Tee time: 10.30 am
Location: Ngaruawahia Golf Club
Hole Sponsorship + Team of four: $695.00 +GST
Tournament Team of four: $450.00 +GST
Hole sponsorship only: $400.00 +GST
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Are you a Chamber member? As a membership benefit you can advertise your event or training workshop here.
Email your event details to: help@waikatochamber.co.nz. Subject to space availability and conditions apply.
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A new initiative of Stark Property, Speaker Series Kirikiriroa is bringing incredible speakers from the around the country to the business, retail and hospitality sectors of Hamilton.
These are no ordinary ‘business’ events. Each two-hour seminar will explore wellbeing in the workplace and help you to create a culture of conversations that matter around mental distress, mental wellness and resilience.
You and your whole team are invited to attend Speaker Series Kirikiriroa which is kicking off this autumn with Nigel Latta.
The first event will take place on Monday 22 March from 4 - 6pm at the Atrium, Wintec.
Find out more and register at www.speakerseries.co.nz to secure your places.
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Share your diversity views and win
We are helping Diversity Works New Zealand gain a deeper understanding of the diversity and inclusion issues that really matter to New Zealand businesses by asking our members to complete the 2021 New Zealand Workplace Diversity Survey.
Everyone who completes the survey can enter the draw to win one of five $200 shopping vouchers. Plus, we will share the results of this important research with you later in the year.
The survey closes on Friday, March 26 so have your say here.
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For all official government information about the current Covid alert levels and other information, click here.
On 1 March Inland Revenue is introducing a number of changes to make paid parental leave more straightforward. Read here
Applications are open for Resurgence Support Payments (RSP). For more information, read here
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THE WAIKATO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IS YOUR AUTHORISED AGENT FOR EXPORT DOCUMENTATION
If your documents need certification as detailed on your Letter of Credit or through instructions received from the importer, we offer both manual and electronic service.
Chamber members receive a special rate for this service. If you are an exporter, become a member to get the discounted rate.
For more information please email us help@waikatochamber.co.nz or call us on 07 839 5895.
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If you would like to join the chamber, get more information about the chamber and see what the benefits are to become a member, please visit our website, call 07 839 5895 or email us.
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