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19 April 2023

veg and fruit in plastic

Get ready for less single-use plastic

From 1 July, the next step in phasing out single-use and hard-to-recycle plastic begins. That means:

  • single-use plastic produce bags, plates, bowls, and cutlery will be banned
  • the sale of single-use plastic straws will be restricted
  • a transition to compostable plastic produce labels by 2025 begins.

Find out how to prepare now, including how to tell if your plastic items are designed for single-use.

Changes for single-use plastic
Dr Lucy Hone

Resilience skills to put you in the driving seat

Join renowned global expert in resilience Dr Lucy Hone as she shares practical ways to cope with change and challenges, including when your business overwhelms you.

Her top tips on building realistic resilience practices are especially relevant to the pressures of running a small business.

Join our live chat with Lucy in a 25-minute webinar from 12 noon on 28 April. Brought to you in partnership with First Steps.

Register for webinar
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Using CO2 in your business

The CO2 shortage in New Zealand is affecting some small businesses, particularly in hospitality, and food and drink production.

If you are affected, talk to your CO2 distributor about other options such as importing your own supply from overseas or using another product.

You can also see if you are eligible for government support.

Get CO2 support
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Fair Pay Agreements: Your responsibilities

The first Fair Pay Agreement application by a union to start bargaining has been approved. It covers bus drivers, coach drivers and bus transport cleaners.

Even if you aren’t in that industry, learn what actions you’ll need to take as an employer if your industry is involved in future Fair Pay Agreements.

Employer responsibilities
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Exporting help from the experts

If you’re dreaming of selling to the world, you don’t need to figure things out alone.

Experts from government agencies have years of experience to help both new and established exporters.

Different agencies offer different resources, so you’re sure to find something that meets your needs.

Find export help
World IP Day

Celebrate World Intellectual Property Day 2023

Intellectual property is important to all businesses, but fewer women are involved in IP. Watch leading New Zealand business and science women explore how we can support more women in IP careers, including more inventors and creators.

​Watch on Zoom | 1pm to 2pm | 4 May

Register for event
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