Waikato Business News March/April 2018

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36 WAIKATO BUSINESS NEWS March/April 2018 Vital employers engage with bill to change employment law Do you understand what changes are being proposed to employment relations law, and have you engaged in the process? I hope the answer is yes to both of these. We want a framework for workplace relations that enables employers and employees the flexibility to meet the growing demands of the future of work, not stifle it. Currently the Employment Relations Amendment Bill is making its way through the legislative process. The purpose of the bill is to implement the Labour-led Government’s post-election commitments to restore key minimum employment standards and protections for employees, in addition to strengthening collective bargaining and union rights. In March we ran workshops in your region sharing information with businesses on these proposed changes and encouraged them to submit in this process. We were delighted with the number of Waikato businesses attending these workshops in Waikato to find out what the proposed changes would mean for their operation. This Government is keen to hear from business and our AP Construction a cost effective one stop shop Hamilton-based construction company AP Construction’s distinct point of difference is being able to complete most aspects of a building project in-house from demolition to earthworks and final construction. Company head quantity surveyor Charl Van Geem says this is backed up by a team of highly skilled quantity surveyors, managers and carpenters. The company’s skill was evidenced recently when it undertook the construction of a new VINZ centre in Hamilton for client Gilpro Developments. The project was started in January 2017 and completed by mid December. AP Construction built a 650 square metre facility complemented by a 150 square metre office block made from precast concrete panels and structural steel. Extensive earthworks were also completed by the company. This was the only unpredictable aspect with the site having to be dug deeper than initially anticipated by the engineer, but large quantities of crushed concrete were supplied by our sister companies Waikato Demolition and AP Waste. Charl says close liaison with the client and tenant resulted in a successful project that suited VINZ specific requirements and standards. The aim of AP Construction is to offer clients a more cost effective solution to building projects using the latest construction techniques, says Charl. AP Construction is part of the AP Group, which consists of AP Construction, AP Investments, AP Recyclers Ltd trading as Waikato Demolition, AP Demolition, AP Waste. “Within the AP Group we can offer a one stop shop,” says Charl. “We have established relationships with the area's best tradespeople and businesses and we directly employ local, experienced, qualified trade teams. This is complemented by an extensive in-house selection of heavy ground-works equipment to ensure the best pricing is passed on to clients.” Subcontractors we would like to a acknowledge: ELECTRICAL - Phoenix Electrical MECHANICAL - Condair Mechanical Services PRECAST WALL PANELS - Stresscrete STRUCTURAL STEEL - BLM Engineering ROOFING - CTR Roofing PLUMBING & DRAINAGE - Bridges Plumbing ASPHALT - Hamilton Asphalt WINDOW JOINERY - Regal Joinery FLOORING - The Floor Store KITCHEN JOINERY - Kitchen FX HELPING BUSINESS SUCCEED > BY KIM CAMPBELL Kim Campbell is chief executive of the Employers and Manufacturers Association kim.campbell@ema.co.nz job is to make it easy for you to engage in this process. After all, not everyone has the luxury of a person sitting in their business who can wade through proposed legislation and generate a submission which speaks to the needs of your business. We walked attendees through the changes and along the way encouraged them to think about how these changes may impact their workplaces. After all, not all of the proposed changes are undesirable – but its important individual businesses highlight the changes which may have outcomes not in keeping with the aim of the legislation. We also gave attendees a simple guide on how to submit. This is a public policy process and therefore it is important the Government hears from all of those who have matters they wish to raise. We too have submitted on six key areas which business told us were important. These are around the restoration of statutory rest and meal breaks; restriction of the 90-day-trial period to businesses with fewer than 20 employees; reinstatement of an employee as the primary remedy to an unfair dismissal; restoration of duty to conclude bargaining; restoration of the 30 day rule whereby new employees are employed under terms consistent with the collective agreement; restoration of union access without prior employer consent and requirement to include pay rates in collective agreements. I don’t think there’s any disagreement that we all want a highly skilled and innovative economy that provides good jobs, decent work conditions and fair wages. We want economic growth and we want that to flow through our society. We are part of the global economy. We need to be agile enough to remain competitive now and into the future. Flexible work arrangements, lifelong learning and embracing technology all feed into growing our productivity. Submissions have now closed and the Bill is sitting with the Education and Workforce Select Committee where it will progress through its second reading. The submission process and this stage of the Bill are the most crucial when you are trying to influence change. It is anticipated that this Bill will pass into law later in the year. NEW CLOTHING RANGE COMING SOON Have a happy Holden Easter 51-57 Alexandra Street. Hamilton, New Zealand email: parts@ebbett.co.nz Ph 07 839 4832 www.ebbett.co.nz J9078P
WAIKATO BUSINESS NEWS March/April 2018 37 Redeveloped Te Rapa Racecourse perfect for events With newly refurbished function rooms, Te Rapa Racecourse is here to help you put on a truly amazing event or gathering. Whether you need space for a corporate meeting, a training course, a celebration or a trade show, Te Rapa Racecourse will have a function space to suit your needs. Best known for thoroughbred racing right in the heart of Waikato, the Te Rapa Racecourse has also gathered quite the reputation as an events venue. A lot of people may remember their school ball, 21st or trade shows that took place at the hugely popular grand Centennial Lounge. Having been refurbished 20 years ago, the Centennial Lounge is still a great space for large scale shows, fairs and events. Recently three function rooms have undergone complete renovations, now allowing Te Rapa Racecourse to offer modern unique function spaces to groups or corporates for their next big event. An event at Te Rapa Racecourse is one that will be hassle free. The grounds are situated in a prime location only minutes from the city centre, offer up to a 1000 free on-site carparks and the venue has plenty of flexible catering options that can be tailored to your event. The Colours Lounge situated on the ground floor is a great space for a celebratory event or a presentation venue. The recently refurbished space can seat up to 180 people and also has the capacity for 250 people for an unseated event. This unique space offers indoor-outdoor flow with large bi-fold doors that open up to a big courtyard and a deck that overlooks the finishing line of the racecourse, a great outdoor space for mingling and networking. The Kentucky Lounge and Herbie Dyke Lounge have been redesigned with simplicity in mind, the modern features of this room including lounger booths, a bar, sound systems and flat screen televisions make it perfect for your next corporate gathering. The room is also attached to the Herbie Dyke Lounge which is a great space for training and up-skilling courses or as an overflow room. Connected to the grandstand, this room also allows easy access to an outdoor area for your guests. The Fosters Lounge has been beautifully redesigned making it a truly spectacular space to hold your corporate and private celebratory functions. The room has the capacity to host up to 220 people for a seated event or up to 400 people for an unseated event. For any formal event, the Fosters lounge would be your best pick, offering a large space with two outdoor covered decks offering stunning views over the racecourse and grandstand. The room’s centralised bar makes the Fosters Lounge a great space for entertaining. Whether you want to bring a band in to the Colours Lounge’s deck or a bouncy castle onto the grounds, you will be able to do it at Te Rapa Racecourse. Keeping location, flexibility and accessibility all in mind, makes the newly refurbished function spaces at Te Rapa Racecourse the perfect place to keep on track for your next big event. GET ON TRACK FOR 2018! Te Rapa Racecourse, best known for thoroughbred racing in the Waikato, has undergone renovations and now offers six unique function spaces over three levels to suit groups from 10 to 400 people. Located minutes from the city center, convenience of free onsite parking for up to 1000 cars, on-site catering options and nearby local accommodation makes any event at Te Rapa hassle free. We offer: Modern & Comfortable Spaces • On-site Parking • Free WIFI • Flexible Catering Options • Great Views • Set Up • Audio Visual Equipment • Audio Visual Expert For more information or to book contact us on (07) 849 2839 or email info@teraparacing.co.nz www.teraparacing.co.nz J4383A
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