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1.  Exited staff:A recent poll from PasswordManager.com revealed that 40% of full-time U.S. employees are using login credentials from a previous employer to access accounts, tools, and services. Fifteen % were still using these credentials, while 40% reported having done so for a year. Six in 10 of these employees said they were able to access their […]

1. India’s Tata Motors plans to acquire Italian truck and bus manufacturer Iveco Group in a €3.8 billion deal (NZ$7.4 billion), boosting Tata’s presence in the global commercial vehicle sector. The offer is contingent upon the separation of Iveco’s defense business, which is expected to be sold or spun off by March 2026.  The deal will see the two […]

The ACC will not cover medical costs for:illness, sickness, or contagious diseases, e.g., measles.stress, hurt feelings, or other emotional issues.  Unless they are linked to an injury, ACC already covers.conditions related to ageing, e.g., arthritis.most hernias.injuries that happen over time, unless an activity at work is causing it.damage to items that don’t replace body parts. […]

1.  Food prices increased 4.6 percent in the 12 months to June 2025, following a 4.4 percent increase, in the 12 months to May 2025, according to figures released by Stats NZ today. Annual increases will help put pressure on inflation, determining if the Reserve Bank will decrease or hold the OCR.  The price increase for […]

1.   Filcare Services Limited has had its Financial Advice Provider (FAP) licence cancelled by New Zealand’s Financial Markets Authority (FMA) following the Company’s request and the regulator’s subsequent investigation into its practices.  The Auckland-based firm offered financial advice to an estimated 1,800 retail clients, many were part of the Filipino migrant worker community.2.  June YTD ACC […]

Another short week, with Roadshows keeping the CRA busy.  This week’s CRA-6 is shorter than normal due to the travelling around on roadshows. A video made of the practical sessions held for the Golden Gun and Golden Hammer finalists has been receiving good feedback.  The link to this video on YouTube is here:  https://youtu.be/ePD3EnP1EEc.  The Green […]

Significant news from Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden who issued a new letter of expectations, rearranging the regulator’s finances, and redefining its main purpose in legislation. The government is shifting its work and safety regulator’s priorities from enforcement to advice, saying this will help address concerns about underfunding and a “culture of […]

The CRA Conference in May features high-performance coach specialist James Marris, who will speak at the Conference prior to the “Bar Room Chat” session later that day. James will offer suggestions on how to be effective when considering and raising concerns and getting them resolved. All part of the ongoing education that the conference will […]