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COVID-19 - Workplace operations alert levels
New Zealand remains in Alert Level 4 and all New Zealanders should continue to stay home to save lives. Only businesses that are essential can operate from their business premises during Alert Level 4. New Zealand will move out of Alert Level 4 lockdown at 11.59pm on Monday 27 April This guidance provides high-level details on what workplace... Read More »
PRESIDENT'S REPORT March 2020
A warm welcome to all our members and to all who read our News Flush. What an incredible set of circumstances we all have been faced with and, for most, a very tough time, both financially and emotionally. I want to say to all of you to hang in there. I hope you have made use of the help available from the... Read More »
Top Tech Tip - Health & Safety Guide for Covid-19 Lockdown
Employers - How your workplace will keep you safe If your job is considered essential, your workplace must operate in a way that minimises the risk of COVID-19 transmission. Your workplace should be: minimising, or eliminating if possible, physical interactions among staff and with and between... Read More »
COVID-19 - Wage Subsidy Scheme
Wage Subsidy Scheme All New Zealand employers who have been adversely affected by COVID-19 are eligible to apply for the Government’s Wage Subsidy Scheme. This includes essential businesses. The Government’s Wage Subsidy Scheme supports employers and their staff to maintain an... Read More »
COVID-19 - Helpful Links for Businesses
COVID-19 Workplace Operations Alert Levels CICK HERE What the Level 4 Alert means for the Building and Construction sector CLICK HERE Wage Subsidy Scheme CLICK HERE Preparing for year end March with your accountant Covid-19 CLICK HERE 35 Page Guide for Recession Proofing Scott... Read More »
INDUSTRY NEWS March 2020
Calls for national register amid fears up to a third of tradework during lockdown isn't essential One News - 4th April 2020 Leaders in the plumbing industry are calling for a national register to be established to log all work that's undertaken by tradespeople during the lock down. They estimate up to... Read More »
PRESIDENT'S REPORT February 2020
I would like to welcome our members and all those subscribed to our News Flush. I also warmly welcome our new members and new associate members to NZ Plumbers, Drainlayers & Gasfitters Association. I will start this report by saying that it has been incredible summer weather and it seems to never ... Read More »
TOP TECH TIP February 2020 - Rain water tanks and harvesting systems
Why would your customers collect rain water on their property? As Auckland’s population grows more houses and infrastructure take place and there are much more sealed surfaces. This results in possible overloading of piped networks and can create flooding so a simple tank system can reduce... Read More »
