As we approach the festive season, and reflect on 2020, it’s been like a roller coaster ride; we’ve faced covid lockdowns, business challenges and uncertainty – plus international travel bans – but we’re getting through it!

When the 1st of September arrives in Christchurch, it’s great to see plants bursting into colour everywhere you look!

Today some of our country heads into Covid-19 Level 3 and the rest into Level 2, and the wellbeing of our families, employees, clients and ourselves remains paramount.

This month we share some big news in the EPA family, and also some snapshots about the various special Budgets on offer from the Government.

EPA Business has developed a planning guide that will assist you as you work through business challenges over the next period of time.

As we continue in the lockdown there are a number of challenges to find our new (temporary) normal, such as exercise and socialising within our “bubble”. I’d like to extend a grateful thanks to our clients who provide essential services, and the commitment they continue to give to our communities.

COVID-19 has forced the big questions. How do we slow transmission, protect the vulnerable and how do we recover? Read our newsletter for information on some Government initiatives.

The health of our country, cities, homes and workplaces is currently of great concern, and a number of people are feeling uncertain as to what the impact of COVID-19 will have on their families and businesses.

Maybe the summer holidays inspired new business ideas, ignited a desire for innovation, or made you realise you want to approach things differently … grab a cuppa and read through our first newsletter for 2020!