Articles tagged with Small Business
New Food Safety Rules Help Small-Scale Meat Processors Save Costs and Boost Local Food
4 weeks ago | 154 viewsNew rule changes reduce sampling and testing requirements for small-scale meat processors, lowering costs while maintaining high food safety standards. These adjustments, developed after consultation with micro operators, aim to ease barriers for small businesses and support local food supplies without compromising safety. The government is committed to balancing oversight with practicality to foster innovation and help primary industries succeed.
Tags: Andrew Hoggard Food Safety Minister micro abattoirs food safety rule changes sampling requirements small businesses primary industries complianceWellington Disputes Tribunal Adopts Electronic Case Files for Faster Justice
1 month ago | 140 viewsThe Wellington District Court's Disputes Tribunal has transitioned to electronic case files to provide faster, more flexible justice, allowing referees and staff to securely access and manage cases remotely. Following successful implementations in Christchurch and upcoming plans for Auckland, this digital shift aims to reduce delays and improve the system nationwide. The move supports small businesses and consumers by enabling quicker dispute resolutions, helping them recover losses and maintain operations efficiently.
Tags: Wellington District Court Disputes Tribunal electronic case files Courts Minister Nicole McKee Christchurch District Court Auckland Metro Hub small businesses consumer disputes remote hearings faster justiceNew Zealand Tax and Social Policy Work Programme Enhances Economic Growth and Investment
2 months ago | 295 viewsRevenue Minister Simon Watts has announced a refreshed Tax and Social Policy Work Programme aimed at boosting the economy by attracting capital, talent, and small business investment. The program focuses on removing regulatory barriers, delivering a stable tax environment, and encouraging critical investment in infrastructure. Key pillars include attracting capital and talent, supporting small businesses, simplifying the tax system, and improving integrity through targeted consultations and practical reforms.
Tags: Simon Watts Tax Social Policy Work Programme New Zealand Capital Talent Small Business Investment InfrastructureNew Zealand's Minister Chris Penk to Represent Small Business at G20 Trade Meeting in South Africa
3 months ago | 275 viewsSmall Business and Manufacturing Minister Chris Penk is representing New Zealand at the G20 Trade and Investment Ministerial Meeting in South Africa, aiming to advance the country's interests with major global economies. New Zealand, as a guest country alongside G20 members, will discuss trade and investment matters, including upholding the international rules-based trading system. During the meeting, Mr Penk will focus on advocating for New Zealand's priorities within the World Trade Organisation while also strengthening the relationship between New Zealand and South Africa.
Tags: Chris Penk Small Business Manufacturing Minister New Zealand G20 Trade Investment South Africa WTO International TradeNew Zealand to Reform AML/CFT Laws for Small Businesses: Minister McKee Announces Overhaul
6 months ago | 832 viewsAssociate Justice Minister Nicole McKee says that small businesses will benefit from upcoming reforms to New Zealand’s Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) laws, as the Government moves to make compliance more proportionate and practical for low-risk operators. Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee has announced Cabinet’s approval to draft a new Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism (Omnibus) Amendment Bill to overhaul the existing system. Under current rules, even small businesses and professionals, such as real estate agents, face complex and time-consuming checks, often regardless of how much risk they face,” Mrs McKee says.
Tags: Nicole McKee Justice Minister small businesses reforms compliance customer due diligence real estate agents simplified checks