Food safety: New tools for food rules
12 September 2019
If you run a business that grows, makes, sells, stores or transports food, there are food safety requirements you must meet. New Zealand Food Safety, a business group of the Ministry for Primary Industries, has worked with food businesses, councils and verifiers to develop three new tools to help you understand and meet the food rules for your business.
Secure your accommodation for the Clubs New Zealand 2020 Conference, AGM + EXPO
12 September 2019
If you haven't done so, now is the time to start securing your clubs accommodation for the Clubs New Zealand 2020 Conference & AGM.
The conference will be hosted by Club Hastings from 19th through to 21st March 2020.
The "Sprogs N' Rockers" Christmas Event
9 September 2019
Clubs, this is your chance to book the "Sprogs N' Rockers" Christmas Event! "Sprogs N' Rockers" is a Vaudeville show which celebrates that special bond between Grandparents and Grandchildren.
Gambits Newsletter - 3 September 2019
4 September 2019
Every month the Department of Internal Affairs sends out its Gambits: News for the Gambling System Newsletter. Below you will find the content included in the September 2019 edition.
New system for Incorporated Societies launching 30 September 2019
4 September 2019
This week Clubs New Zealand was invited to preview the new online register for Incorporated Societies which will be launching on the 30th September 2019.
The current online register is trooper that has been in operation in one iteration or another for around 20 years, however, the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment have identified that a new system is required, particularly to support changes that may be introduced if the Incorporated Societies Bill is progressed.
Rugby World Cup 2019 Extended Trading Hours - Notification Reminder
4 September 2019
A quick reminder for those clubs that are wishing to take advantage of the Rugby World Cup 2019 Extended Trading Hours that you will need to notify your territorial authority and police in writing at least 7 days' prior.
Clubs New Zealand National Database - It is time to take action
29 August 2019
For the last few years Clubs New Zealand has been working hard to embrace technology and implement a digital strategy that will help to unite the network of clubs like it has never been united before, as well as come up with innovative new ways to help club members get more out of their membership.
From the get go this project has been about supporting compliance efforts and enhancing member services. In order for Clubs New Zealand to continue to develop this project and look at adding even more features to the database and app we need clubs to take decisive action and support the strategy.
2019 Club Managers Conference - Wrap Up
26 August 2019
By now everyone will be back to reality and the cold following a few days of Aussie sunshine for the 2019 Club Managers Conference.
Incorporated Societies Bill closer to introduction
22 August 2019
The Government has agreed to update legislation that applies to the more than 23,000 incorporated societies that operate in New Zealand.
“The Incorporated Societies Act 1908 is more than 100 years old, outdated and focuses largely on the formation and dissolution of incorporated societies,” James Hartley, General Manager of Commerce and Consumer Affairs at the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, says.
Bill to allow licensed premises to stay open for Rugby World Cup matches to be introduced
21 August 2019
The Minister of Justice will introduce a bill to amend the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act to allow licensed premises to remain open for Rugby World Cup matches.
“This will allow eligible licensed premises to open during the 2019 Rugby World Cup for the purpose of televising live games that fall outside of their usual trading hours,” Andrew Little says.
Media Release: Bill to open bars to Rugby World Cup viewers welcomed
21 August 2019
Clubs New Zealand welcomes the decision of Justice Minister Andrew Little to put forward a bill amending the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act to allow all licensed premises to remain open for Rugby World Cup matches.
Without the proposed law change sixty percent of Club New Zealand’s 305 member clubs may have been prevented from opening for one or more of the RWC televised games. With the bill passed eligible licensed premises will be permitted to open during the 2019 RWC so members can watch televised live games outside usual trading hours.
Get ready for upcoming privacy law changes
15 August 2019
Changes to the Privacy Act are coming. If you collect, store or use personal information about your employees and/or customers, here’s what you need to do.
