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EPISODE · Sep 23, 2025 · 3 MIN

Leeann Watson: Business Canterbury CEO on the upcoming changes to the Holidays Act

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Businesses are hopeful an overhaul of the Holidays Act will give them clearer leave guidelines.  The Workplace Minister will announcing a change to the 2003 Act today.  Business Canterbury CEO Leeann Watson told Francesca Rudkin the current legislation is far too complex.  She says businesses have almost needed an advanced calculus degree to meet their obligations.  LISTEN ABOVE  The podcasts in the SME Stream contain general information only, not financial or professional advice. Any opinions expressed in the podcasts are not necessarily shared by BNZ, or its related entities. BNZ is not liable for any losses resulting from the content of the podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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