News
Here you will find news articles and updates relevant to the club industry. Please note that circulars are only visible to club representatives that are logged into the Clubs New Zealand website.
Age friendly community funding
5 August 2021
The 2021 funding round for the Office for Seniors Age friendly Fund (formerly known as the Community Connects Grants Programme) opens this month.
The Age friendly Fund supports projects that promote the inclusion and contribution of older people in community life and support their community to prepare for an ageing population.
Get onboard with the Clubs New Zealand mobile app
22 July 2021
We would like to thank those clubs who have shared details of the app and/or have loaded your clubs membership list making it easier for your members to sign up.
The Clubs New Zealand App is all about helping you get more out of your membership and that is why we have listened to your feedback, and introduced a raft of improvements to the app, for a more seamless experience.
The low down on providing EV charging
15 July 2021
Given the emphasis that the Government is placing on it, and the release of vehicles such as the Ford Mustang Mach-E, it is safe to say the electric vehicles will be playing a larger part in our future. With that in mind, it may be worthwhile to consider a charging station for your club carpark. The theory being that visitors could charge their vehicle while taking advantage of the club’s hospitality.
Here is some information that we have compiled on electric vehicle charging stations and relevant regulations.
The Clubs New Zealand 2021 Wage and Salary Survey is Open
5 July 2021
The Clubs New Zealand Wage and Salary Survey is back for 2021 and open for all clubs to complete now.
The results from the Wage and Salary Survey allow us to create the annual Wage and Salary Guide which is an incredibly sought after resource. The Wage and Salary Guide will only be prepared if we receive enough responses to the survey, as we want to ensure we are creating relevant and meaningful resources for clubs to use.
Trespass Notices
1 July 2021
There will be times when it is appropriate for clubs to issue trespass notices to members or guests. Trespass orders to fall outside of a clubs constitution and it is important that they are used with true cause and proper process.
Club Managers Group Invoices have been sent
1 July 2021
It is that time of year when the Club Managers Group issue Subscription Invoices (emailed directly) to all Club Managers encouraging them to renew. If you are thinking about joining the group for the first time and would like to know a little more about the Club Managers Group, please feel free to email lee@tgacitz.co.nz.
Point of Sale Loyalty Systems - Two Tier Pricing and Loyalty Points
23 June 2021
This week Leigh has produced a video looking at point of sale loyalty systems. Two Tier Discount Pricing for members, and Loyalty Points for later redemption, and how to setup in ClubPOS.
Clubs New Zealand Family Raceday, Saturday 22nd January 2022 at Wellington Races
22 June 2021
SAVE THE DATE for Clubs New Zealand Family Raceday, Saturday 22nd January 2022 at Wellington Races.
How to perform a stocktake in Swiftpos
17 June 2021
Leigh is back with another video, this time demonstrating how to enter invoices and make sales, then do a stock count in Swiftpos Point Of Sale.
Using Failure as a tool for Growth
17 June 2021
When it comes to failure, the age-old adage claims that "what doesn't kill you makes you stronger".
Though this may be true, the fear of not achieving your goals can cause anxiety and inhibit future progress. The self-doubt and stress activates your brain's reactive neural networks, reducing your problem-solving capacity and emotional regulation.
Dealing with false or misleading vaccine information in your workplace
17 June 2021
Not everything online is factual and accurate. We can quickly and subconsciously accept news that aligns with our beliefs and negatively react to information that is different. It’s important to take time and reflect when you read something about the COVID-19 vaccine, before acting.
Social media companies typically use algorithms to pick up false and misleading information. You may have seen a flag or small message on certain posts advising that the information is related to COVID-19 and will link you to a trusted source. These aren’t 100% fool proof. It’s important to remain vigilant with the information you share or post online. Always cross-check and review anything online regarding the vaccine by using the reliable sources listed below.
Interclub Magazine listing is not an approved Clubs New Zealand listing
10 June 2021
Each time an Interclub Magazine is released, we are inundated with calls and emails from member clubs who are rightly concerned that they do not feature within the "club listing".
The Interclub Magazine is produced by an independent publisher and Clubs New Zealand has no editorial jurisdiction.
