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Whistleblower law changes

New legislation to protect whistleblowers comes into effect from 1 July 2022. When: From 1 July 2022 What: The new Protected Disclosures (Protection of Whistleblowers) Act 2022 makes it easier for workers to raise concerns about serious workplace misconduct. This could include breaking the law or risky behaviour through: gross negligence, eg failing to take care of people, property or the environment mismanagement, eg ...

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Trade deal makes exporting easier

If you want to grow your business maybe it’s time to think about exporting.The Free Trade Agreement (FTA) signed between New Zealand and the United Kingdom (UK) early in 2022 makes it easier and cheaper for Kiwi businesses to export to the UK. It also provides opportunities for businesses large and small to grow, invest and diversify. The FTA market access ...

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New calculator added to the Climate Action Toolbox

Business.govt.nz have just added a carbon emissions calculator to the Climate Action Toolbox. The calculator makes it even easier to measure and reduce your business's carbon footprint. Join over 24,000 businesses who have used the toolbox. Click here to assess your business: https://www.tools.business.govt.nz/climate/?utm_source=Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=June_30_2022&utm_content=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tools.business.govt.nz%2Fclimate%2F&utm_term=EC_CAT_Taxes_AEWV - external link ...

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