Business financial assistance will soon be at hand for businesses affected by recent flooding in and around Tāmaki Makaurau, with the Government Emergency Support Package including: $3 million for flood recovery payments to help significantly affected small businesses (less than 20 FTE) $1 million for mental wellbeing support through a boost to the First Steps [...]
Last week, the Whāriki Maori Business Network shared tips to safeguard businesses and ensure business owners are best positioned to weather any storm. Whether you were affected or not — it’s important to have a plan in place so you are prepared if a natural disaster were to happen. Here are some tips: Have a [...]
Poutama staff will be taking a break from Thursday 22 December 2022. We will return to mahi and be available to respond to all enquiries from Monday 9 January 2023. Meri Kirihimete me ngā mihi o te tau hou Pākehā ki a koutou katoa!
Employers are reminded if they, or an employee, tests positive for COVID-19, they’ll need to isolate for seven days after their symptoms first occurred, or for seven days after receiving a positive test result, whichever comes first. However, if a person is isolating and still has symptoms after seven days, they are to stay home [...]
Poutama Trust is providing Māori businesses with greater choice by becoming a Regional Business Partner Network (RBP) delivery partner, enabling Poutama to collaborate directly with Māori businesses wanting to access RBP support. The RBP provides support to small-to-medium business owners that seek to strengthen and grow their business. Funded by the New Zealand government and [...]
Working or studying in the digital and technology space and whakapapa Māori? Then Te Hapori Matihiko might be for you! Te Hapori Matihiko is creating resources, tools and events tailored to the needs of the growing community of DigiTech Māori across Aotearoa. Keen to find out more? Join the Te Hapori Matihiko launch on 7 [...]
Applications are now open for the Innovation Programme for Tourism Recovery - a $54 million contestable fund to support unique and transformative ideas that will improve Aotearoa’s tourism sector. Find out more here.
The Fair Pay Agreement (FPA) comes into effect on 1 December 2022. It may have an impact on the way you run your business, so it is important to know your rights, and responsibilities to your employees under the FPA system. More information on what these changes might mean for your business can be found [...]
With increased pressure and stress around the holiday season, now is a good time to help your team build resilience, with this free online resilience training. First Steps is a space to find resources, video content, news and articles that business owners and employees can use to look after their wellbeing. Users can complete the [...]
Retail NZ has put together a handy hub of advice and resources to help you manage your store, team, and customers during the busiest time of the year for retail owners. Find information and tips on everything from staff rosters and payroll, to employee wellbeing and trading restrictions here.
