More support for franchising
Franchising businesses can now apply to bring in workers from overseas through the standard, high-volume, or triangular employment accreditation. More than 32,000 franchisees are set to benefit from the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) accreditation programme for hiring migrant workers, after the Government disestablished the franchisee accreditation category. Advantages of the move include substantial cost […]
A trusted team: White Fox & Jones
With increased compliance and accountability requirements on trusts, now is the time to review your asset management plans. Trusts have historically been a common tool for holding assets such as property and investments, and are helpful for estate planning. While trusts can still have a place in modern life, including potentially protecting the assets of […]
Hidden opportunities: Ricoh NZ
Digital experiences to meet the needs of a hybrid workplace hinge on doing things automatically, and at scale. In today’s business environment, the digital transformation imperative is embrace automation today, or go out of business tomorrow. In other words, automation is critical to success in the modern world, and those who don’t take advantage of […]
A flood of visitors
Large international conferences are being attracted to Christchurch for its world-acclaimed new infrastructure, appealing setting and local expertise. With a series of high-profile conferences back-to-back, May is set to be high-paced for many local businesses in what is traditionally a quiet, off-peak tourism month. Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre is hosting 8255 delegates during May, […]
Life’s essentials: White Fox & Jones
Now is the time to review your will and enduring power of attorney. It’s not something that we like to think about, but having an up-to-date will is as important as renewing your home insurance policy. We cannot predict when the worst might happen, and without a will the Administration Act 1969 dictates asset distribution […]
Businesses optimistic
The results of MYOB’s Annual Business Monitor for 2024 show that Canterbury-based businesses are feeling more optimistic and expecting a stronger performance in the year ahead. The nationwide survey of 1000+ SME business owners and leaders revealed that New Zealand SME confidence has improved markedly on this time last year. More than a third (36%) […]
Here to help you: NZ Mortgages
Well, the property market never sits still. The past few weeks have brought significant changes, with the OCR holding at 5.5% as of 10 April, providing more stability to the market. As the rates hold, we can expect them to come down towards the end of the year. Other changes include notably the Bright-line test […]
Building more rental properties
Canterbury ranks fourth among the regions building dedicated rental properties, with 59 completed so far. According to research conducted by Property Council New Zealand, as of 31 December 2023 there have been 1307 Build to Rent (BTR) homes delivered across New Zealand. Additionally, 850 BTR homes are under construction and a further 3395 in the […]
Dedicated to student development with Christine Leighton
After 42 years in education, St Andrew’s College Rector, Christine Leighton, is very clear about the privilege of spending a career dedicated to the development of young people. Teenagers are wired to test boundaries and while this has not changed over the last few decades, the world surrounding them has. Schools are places where character […]
Unlock efficiency: Ricoh NZ
Are you ready to streamline your business process using Artificial Intelligence (AI)? If you’re looking to implement AI in your business, and don’t know where or how to start, Ricoh offers an AI Readiness Assessment to identify opportunities tailored to your needs. Our AI Readiness Assessment is the way forward. We pinpoint processes ripe for […]
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