Free help for business owners and managers -
They say nothing is free - but we found some very useful tools that really are! Check these out:
~Free e-learning modules about employing staff:
Covering topics like employment agreements, working arrangement, leave, wages - you or your admin staff can upskill through these interactive modules, and get a certificate of completion at the end. employment.elearning.ac.nz...
~Free e-learning modules about the Privacy Act 1993:
Get up to date about how to handle employee and customer information so that you comply with the law. Interactive and case-study based modules direct from the Office of the Privacy Commissioner (New Zealand), and you get a certificate on completion. elearning.privacy.org.nz...
~Free guide to writing Health and Safety guidelines for your workplace:
Health and Safety is a hot topic, with heavy penalties if you get it wrong. Worksafe have provided this free guide to help you get it right - www.worksafe.govt.nz.... They have lots of other free information so its worth exploring their site.
Enjoy!
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Poll: Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?
As reported in the Post, there’s a $30 million funding gap in financial mentoring. This has led to services closing and mentors stepping in unpaid just to keep helping people in need 🪙💰🪙
One proposed solution? Small levies on industries that profit from financial hardship — like banks, casinos, and similar companies.
So we want to hear what you think:
Should the government ask these industries to contribute?
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58.9% Yes, supporting people is important!
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26.1% No, individuals should take responsibility
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15% ... It is complicated
A Neighbourly Riddle! Don’t Overthink It… Or Do?😜
Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post if you know the answer and the big reveal will be posted in the comments at 2pm on the day!
If you multiply this number by any other number, the answer will always be the same. What number is this?
Have you got New Zealand's best shed? Show us and win!
Once again, Resene and NZ Gardener are on the hunt for New Zealand’s best shed! Send in the photos and the stories behind your man caves, she sheds, clever upcycled spaces, potty potting sheds and colourful chicken coops. The Resene Shed of the Year 2026 winner receives $1000 Resene ColorShop voucher, a $908 large Vegepod Starter Pack and a one-year subscription to NZ Gardener. To enter, tell us in writing (no more than 500 words) why your garden shed is New Zealand’s best, and send up to five high-quality photos by email to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz. Entries close February 23, 2026.
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