20 Sep 2019
Chairs Report September
The decisions made between 2019 and 2022 by our Mayor and Council will set the scene for the next decade’s worth of development, and beyond. In 2020, Transmission…
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27 Aug 2019
Local Government Election Guide 2019
We’ve just released our 2019 Local Government Election guide, ahead of the upcoming local elections.
The guide identifies four areas which you’ve…
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1 Aug 2019
Porirua Chamber - Opportunities post Transmission Gully, but Porirua has to seize them
There was a strong message heard loud and clear from last night’s business briefing on Transport, says Porirua Chamber of Commerce chair Heather Hutchings.…
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27 Mar 2019
Update on the Employment Relations Amendment Act 2018
Changes in effect on 6 May 2019
90-day trials
90-day trial periods will be restricted to businesses with fewer than 20 employees. Organisations with…
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21 Mar 2019
Domestic Violence - Victims' Protection Act 2018
Parliament recently passed the Domestic Violence - Victims' Protection Act 2018, to take effect on 1 April 2019. This new law grants employees affected by domestic…
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24 Sep 2018
Porirua Chamber of Commerce – still in business
Porirua Chamber of Commerce - still in business
By Nick Leggett
Unhelpful headlines have recently fueled the idea that the Porirua Chamber…
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24 Aug 2018
Chamber welcomes support for Whitireia
Chamber welcomes support for Whitireia
The announcement today of a $15 million capital injection for Porirua-based Whitireia polytechnic has been…
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23 Jul 2018
Outcome of the Porirua Chamber of Commerce’s future
Outcome of the Porirua Chamber of Commerce's future
The Porirua Chamber of Commerce has announced that, following a review into the organisation’s…
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20 Jun 2018
IRD Payday Webinars
Find out how payday filing will impact your business
Since 1 April 2018, employers have been able to file payroll information every payday rather than monthly.…
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20 Jun 2018
The impact of 'Smith City' for employers
The large retailer Smith City recently lost a case in the Employment Court, which has been widely reported in the media.
The issue was whether or not employees…
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20 Jun 2018
June Long Term Plan Update
Improvements to our roading and water networks
“The committee agreed to bring forward funding of $2.4 million to upgrade intersections at Whitford…
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20 Jun 2018
Is Porirua geared up to make the most of the Adventure Park?
You will know about the Adventure Park planned for Rangituhi-Colonial Knob – construction on this estimated $30m project is expected to start early next…
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