The Art of Illusion
26 April 2018
'Public Health' is taxpayer funded academic flim-flam.
Illusion is all about distraction. The magician aims to capture your attention long enough to perform their trick. The same applies to a field of social science called Public Health. The practitioners of this dark art spend their time creating social problems that don't exist. These great distractions are designed to allow them to perform their real magic; tricking governments into handing over taxpayers' money.
Round-up of 2018 law changes
26 April 2018
From payday reporting to a new minimum wage and rules around parental leave, here’s a summary of what’s new and what’s changed for small businesses and the self-employed – check which apply to you.
Future Eaters
19 April 2018
As the hospitality industry grows and businesses continue to compete for customer spend, the question for clubs is how to produce customer experiences that appeal to a modern society where emotional resonance is so highly valued.
Dolphin Treasure Case Sinks
19 April 2018
Australian Federal Court loss takes huge toll on Alliance credibility.
The Alliance for Gambling Reform was calling it "The Great Pokies Trial" and spent nearly two years compiling their best possible arguments that poker machines were misleading, deceptive and designed to create addiction. In the end they failed spectacularly.
A Moderate Shift
17 April 2018
WELLNESS, MODERATION, premiumisation, lower-alcohol, no alcohol. In the last few years, these words have become a much bigger part of the drinks industry lexicon in New Zealand and internationally. A global consumer shift towards healthier lifestyles and a desire to know more about what we are consuming has seen drinks companies expand and diversify their ranges to cater to a growing audience seeking beverages that are lower in or contain virtually no alcohol; are free from sugar, carbs or calories; or offer a more premium experience when they do choose to drink.
ANZAC Day 2018 - Trading and Employee Entitlements
12 April 2018
On Wednesday 25th April we will all rise to commemorate ANZAC Day. Below you will find an overview of trading hours under the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012 as well as information relating to employee entitlements.
Gambling Compliance - 11 April 2018
12 April 2018
Regional Workshops: successful pilot and future plans
The Department’s regional workshop pilot has come to an end. Starting in Napier on February 7 and finishing in Whangarei on March 6, staff from the Department and the Health Promotion Agency (who worked with the Department to create these workshops) engaged with around 370 people from clubs, venues, societies, and service providers. Following the feedback we received from the pilot we intend to continue hosting events in regions outside of New Zealand’s main centres throughout the year.
How your club can be a part of the Clubs New Zealand National Database
5 April 2018
The Clubs New Zealand database project is now well and truly moving into the next phase as we look to increase member services put the National Database into action.
We are now able to start loading Club Databases into the Clubs New Zealand CRM (Customer Relationship Management System) which will enable us to produce the National Database.
Public Holiday Entitlements: Day in Lieu
5 April 2018
The Holidays Act 2003 provides that an employee is entitled to another days holiday (a day in lieu) if a public holiday falls on a day that would otherwise be a working day for the employee and the employee works on any part of that day.
Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act (Renewal of Licences) Amendment Bill
5 April 2018
The Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act (Renewal of Licences) Amendments Bill is open for public consultation with submissions closing on Wednesday 25 April. Clubs New Zealand will be looking to make a submission on behalf of our member clubs. We also urge each club to take the time to make a submission to help ensure that the voice of clubs is heard and taken seriously.
Connect, Experience, Enjoy - Clubs New Zealand and the club industry in New Zealand
29 March 2018
Connect, Experience, Enjoy - Clubs New Zealand and the Club Industry in New Zealand is a quick, easy to read book which takes readers through the history of our fantastic little industry while also providing insight into the important role that clubs play within the lives of members and their communities.
The idea of the book was conceived as a way to help answer the question "oh, Clubs New Zealand, what do you do?" As mentioned earlier this year we have already begun distributing copies of the book to ministers, local government officials and other groups to raise awareness of the club movement and illustrate that there is much more to clubs then meets the eye.
Hands on the Future - Clubs New Zealand App
29 March 2018
The Clubs New Zealand App is live and ready to be downloaded on both Apple and Android. The new app is all about getting more out of your membership and includes a sign in option which produces a digital membership card, new and improved club locator and messaging services.
