Share on email Share on facebook Share on linkedin There has been a blitz of policy announcements from Government over the past month or so but the announcements often lack the clarity and detail that business needs to prepare for their introduction. There also seems to be little thought or detail to the transition from …
Share on email Share on facebook Share on linkedin Smoking has wreaked havoc on the health of New Zealanders for centuries. Fortunately, through concerted efforts, New Zealand is closer than it’s ever been in reaching its Smokefree ambitions. Stricter legislation like standardised packaging is reducing the appeal of smoking and the ability of the tobacco …
Share on email Share on facebook Share on linkedin Since 2005 the EU has adopted an Emission Trading System (ETS). It is a ‘cap and trade’ system whereby European firms purchase greenhouse gases (GHG) emission allowances below a maximum ceiling that decreases over time. Allowances can be bought and sold between firms and the cap …
Share on email Share on facebook Share on linkedin “Mental wellbeing is not a matter of luck but a matter of design. It requires a deliberate effort to control psychosocial risks and build in the protective factors associated with ‘good work’.” – Dr Hillary Bennett, Director, Leading Safety Mental harm is increasing due to modern …
Share on email Share on facebook Share on linkedin The Holidays Act 2003 (“the Act”) is well known for its complexities, resulting in costly mistakes for businesses and significant underpayments to employees. The Holidays Act Taskforce (“Taskforce”) was created in 2018 to review the Act and make recommendations for its simplification, following a joint request …
Share on email Share on facebook Share on linkedin From the moment you walk in the door of Bupa Hugh Green Retirement Village on the North Shore of Auckland, the tastefully decorated interior, calming music and smiling faces make it feel more like a high-end health spa than a place for older people. That is …
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Share on email Share on facebook Share on linkedin Wireless internet is an unseen wonder of our modern world – but how does it work in practice? There’s a famous quote by Arthur C. Clarke: “Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic”. For many people around the world, wireless internet is one of these …
Share on email Share on facebook Share on linkedin He may have just received a Lifetime Achievement Award the invaluable contribution he has made in advancing the level of professionalism in the industry, but Paul Jarvie says his job is far from done yet. While he was pleased to accept the accolade, given at the …
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