Minimum Wage to rise to $18.90 per hour
18 December 2019
The Government has confirmed that the adult minimum wage will increase from $17.70 to $18.90 on 1 April 2020.
Those on the starting-out and training wages will also see a boost in pay to $15.12 per hour. This rate remains at 80% of the adult minimum wage.
Clubs New Zealand 2019 Sport $2,000 Prezzy Card Winner is....
12 December 2019
The draw to find the winner of the 2019 Clubs New Zealand Sport $2,000 Prezzy Card Voucher was recently conducted and we would like to congratulate this years winner Roger Thomas of the Oxford Workingmen's Club.
Northland - Secure your spot on January's Training Tour
11 December 2019
Keith will be kicking off the New Year with a training tour in Northland This is the perfect opportunity for staff and committee members to get up to speed with Harm Minimisation, Armed Robbery and Club Smart Training. As this is a busy time of year we recommend you get in touch with Keith ASAP to secure your spot.
In addition to the Harm Minimisation, Armed Robbery and Club Smart Training courses, Keith will be running a one day Managers course at the Northland Club. This is a great opportunity and we encourage as many clubs as possible to attend.
Web Browser updates – Important information for Clubs accessing EMS reports
5 December 2019
In March web browsers (Safari, Chrome, Internet Explorer, Edge, and Firefox) will be dropping support for some of the old security methods. What does this mean to you? If your web browser is still running old security, you will no longer be able to access many websites. The biggest concern for clubs is access to the VMS or EMS for your gaming systems, especially but not limited to, if you are using an old windows xp or vista machine for this.
Marketing etiquette for your business over the festive season
3 December 2019
Plan early and plan more than you think
Are you thinking about major changes to your website or looking to launch a brilliant new marketing campaign before Christmas? You might want to hold that thought! Social media is flooded with sales promotions and festive giveaways with everyone jumping on the Christmas bandwagon, so if you launch a new campaign at this time of year you run the risk of getting lost in all the Christmas noise. Our advice - stay active on your channels as you're currently doing but save your new marketing campaign ideas (and advertising budget!) for the new year.
Setting up Digital Advertising Signage
3 December 2019
We have recently received a couple of enquiries regarding recommendations for digital signage. For those that don’t know the term, digital signage allows you to display information on a TV screen or monitor connected to your computer. Often used to advertise upcoming events, drink specials, even food/snack menus can be scheduled to display a lunch menu during the day and a dinner menu in the evening for the restaurant.
Save the Date for Clubs New Zealand Family Race Day
27 November 2019
We're excited and can't wait to have you and your Club on-course!
Saturday 23rd January is the first Clubs New Zealand Family Day at Wellington Races.
This family raceday is perfect to pitch up a tent in the sunshine, enjoy a picnic on the lawn and have a flutter on the racing while the kids can run wild on a huge range off FREE activities.
The Christmas bonus: A guide for small business owners
27 November 2019
In the lead up to the festive season, small business owners will be wondering whether or not to offer a Christmas bonus to staff and how large it should be this year.
Despite how challenging the holiday period can be, there’s nothing like being able to spread a little Christmas cheer among the staff that have supported you throughout the year.
But deciding what form an end-of-year reward might take, and how much to spend, can leave business owners scratching their heads.
The title of smartest club has been claimed
20 November 2019
On Saturday the finals of the Inaugural Clubs New Zealand Quiz Championship went down at the Upper Hutt Cosmopolitan Club. This was a highly anticipated event to crown New Zealand's smartest club.
Club Website Solutions
20 November 2019
It is no secret that a few clubs have been experiencing challenges with your websites. Often the sites have been commissioned by someone in the past who has since parted ways, or the design company has disappeared making it difficult to keep things updated. Or perhaps they are dated, or aren’t mobile friendly.
If you are considering a change we can help. Leigh has had good experience with Shopify e-commerce websites (www.shopify.com). They are a large Canadian company with more than a million customers worldwide, and a decent New Zealand presence.
December & January Training Tour - Otorohanga, Rotorua, Hamilton and Northland
20 November 2019
December and January will see Keith once again crossing the Cook Strait on a training tour. In December Keith will be visiting Otorohanga, Rotorua and Hamilton, once the Christmas festivities are done and dusted he will then make his way to Northland in January for even more training dates. This is the perfect opportunity for staff and committee members to get up to speed with Harm Minimisation, Armed Robbery and Club Smart Training.
Work Christmas Functions - Quick tips to keep them festive
14 November 2019
Christmas Functions are all about celebrating the year that has been and giving your employees a chance to get together and have a bit of fun, however, they have developed a bit of a reputation over the years, most of us will hear a story in the next few weeks of someone celebrating a little too much. As employers it is important to remember that you have responsibilities for your staff members at any work-related Christmas functions, so here are some quick tips.
