23 February 2026
What’s on the Workplace Law Horizon for 2026 and the launch of ChamberWorks
Southland’s HR and business community turned out in force for our What’s on the Workplace Law Horizon for 2026 session – and what a timely conversation it was.
Delivered in partnership with Copeland McAllister, Human Resources New Zealand (HRNZ) Southland branch and ChamberWorks, this practical and engaging update gave guests a clear view of what’s changed, what’s coming, and what employers need to be doing now to stay ahead.
Practical insights for real-world impact
Janet Copeland, Copeland McAllister, unpacked a wide range of developments across employment law, health and safety, and immigration and discussed:
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Changes to minimum wage and KiwiSaver
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Developments under the Privacy Act
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The Employment Relations Amendment Bill
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Progress on Holidays Act reform
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Health and safety updates
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The latest in immigration law
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Recent case law and the key lessons for employers.
Launching ChamberWorks
We were also proud to officially launch ChamberWorks, a new collaborative initiative from the Ministry of Social Development (MSD).
ChamberWorks has been created to support businesses nationwide. Through ChamberWorks we connect you with pre-screened, pre-qualified candidates, plus offer practical, free upskilling and support to help you hire, develop, and retain great people.
To learn more visit: chamberworks.nz
