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31 March 2021
It has been a long time coming but on 17th March 2021 the Incorporated Societies Bill was introduced to Parliament.
The purpose of this bill is to put in place a modern framework of basic legal, governance, and accountability obligations for incorporated societies and those who run them.
ClubTAB Remuneration Model Changes
31 March 2021
The below memo from the TAB discusses the upcoming remuneration model changes. If you club is yet to receive a letter regarding the changes, it is not far away.
Given feedback received and after close liaison with Clubs NZ, TAB NZ have agreed to amend the ClubTAB remuneration model effective Monday 9 August 2021. These changes involve adjusting the ClubTAB remuneration model to make this consistent with that of TAB NZ’s remuneration model with PubTAB’s.
Easter Trading 2021
25 March 2021
Around this time of year we always get questions from clubs regarding Easter Trading Hours and how they apply to Club Licences. Below is a quick summary of any restrictions and things to consider now. For information on Employee Entitlements for Easter please visit the article Waitangi Day and Easter Public Holidays - Employee Entitlements
TAB Retail Venue Geofencing & Digital Bet Renumeration
25 March 2021
The following memo was sent to TAB Agents, Pubs & Clubs from Edward Rennell, GM Broadcasting and Operations on Tuesday 23 March 2021.
Hi All,
As previously communicated TAB NZ have been focussing on the completion of a piece of work to enable the identification of bets placed in TAB retail venues via TAB digital channels with the intention to be able to remunerate TAB contractors for this activity (similar to bets placed via physical retail terminals).
Get ready for the Clubs New Zealand 2021 Conference, AGM + EXPO
11 March 2021
This time next week delegates will begin arriving in Christchurch for the Clubs New Zealand 2021 Conference, Expo & AGM hosted by the Richmond Club.
Registrations will open from 9.30am, Friday 19th March at the Richmond Club. As always the National Office team will be on hand throughout the event to get you registered and answer your questions.
Clubs New Zealand 2021 Conference, AGM & EXPO - Meet our Exhibitors
25 February 2021
There are only a few short weeks until the Clubs New Zealand 2021 Conference, AGM and EXPO gets underway at Richmond Club! Conference kicks off with Expo, which has become a firm favourite for many.
Your Clubs New Zealand Board for 2021-23
25 February 2021
Nominations for the 2020-23 Clubs New Zealand Board closed on Wednesday 20th January. As a result of receiving more than one nomination for the Marlborough - Nelson, Buller - West Coast Region (Upper South Island), a ballot was conducted to elect the 2021-23 area board member.
The voting closed on Saturday 20th February and we can now confirm the 2021-23 area board representatives;
Clubs New Zealand 2021 Annual Report
25 February 2021
With preparations for the Clubs New Zealand 2021 Annual General Meeting almost complete the Clubs New Zealand Board is pleased to present the 2021 Annual Report for the year ending 31 December 2020.
An electronic copy of the report is now available to download using the link below;
Resurgence Support Payments now available
24 February 2021
COVID-19 Resurgence Support Payment (RSP) is available now through the IRD.
COVID-19 Resurgence Support Payment (RSP) activated
18 February 2021
On 17 February 2021 the Government activated the Covid Resurgence Support Payment.
Eligible businesses will be able to apply for the payment from next Tuesday, 23 February 2021.
COVID-19 Short-Term Absence Payment now available
16 February 2021
On 8 February 2020 the Government announced a new COVID-19 Short-Term Absence Payment (STAP) to support employers and self-employed workers.
The STAP is available from 9 February 2020, through Work and Income, to employers for employees, and self-employed workers, who:
Alcohol Advertising and Promotion Code Briefings
11 February 2021
The Advertising Standards Authority is pleased to offer a range of options for briefings on the new Alcohol Advertising and Promotion Code. The Code was released on 16 December 2020 and comes into effect for new ads on 1 April 2021. All ads will need to comply with the new Code by 1 July 2021.