Business Briefing with Hon. Brooke van Velden
Date and Time
Tuesday Feb 24, 2026
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM NZDT
Location
SkyCity Hamilton - Garden Room, Victoria Street, Hamilton
Fees/Admission
$30+GST
This event is exclusive to Chamber members.
If you are interested in attending this event and are not a Chamber member, please email Rob Finlayson.
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Description
Waikato Chamber members are invited to join Hon. Brooke van Velden, Minister of Internal Affairs and Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety, for an exclusive member engagement session. This event provides a valuable opportunity to hear directly from the Minister about current and upcoming workplace and regulatory reforms that impact businesses across the region.
The session will focus on creating safer, more proportionate regulations, reducing unnecessary red tape, and improving the overall business environment, particularly in areas such as health and safety, employment leave and employment law.
Key Discussion Topics
• Regulatory reform and the government’s approach to reducing compliance burden
• Health and safety reform with a focus on proportionate safety rules
• Employment law changes, including the Employment Relations Amendment Bill
• The upcoming overhaul of the Holidays Act and what it means for employers and employees
• Balancing fairness, safety, and flexibility in workplace relations
Who should attend?
This event is ideal for business owners, employers, senior leaders, and anyone responsible for compliance, HR, or workplace safety within their organisation.
About the Minister
Hon. Brooke van Velden is the Minister for Internal Affairs and Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety. She is also the Deputy Leader of the ACT Party and MP for Tāmaki. With a background in economics, international trade, and corporate affairs, the Minister brings a strong understanding of business operations and regulatory impacts.
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