The main focus for the NZSDA in March is preparations for the upcoming Sign & Print Expo. We are delighted to have secured 47 awesome exhibitors, with a few more in the pipeline. It is shaping up to be our biggest expo yet
From 1 April 2026, an important KiwiSaver change takes effect that employers need to be ready for. The default KiwiSaver contribution rate will increase from 3% to 3.5% for both employees and employers.
To acknowledge both the history of the business, a recent move into a new space, and the work that happens behind the scenes, Wilsigns recently held an Open Day
I had another topic ready to go. Staff retention. Pay rises. Backing your people well. Knowing when to let go. I’ve had some honest, thoughtful chats with friends in the industry about it lately and was keen to unpack it here.
2026 seems to have started strong, with reports coming in from around the country that everyone is under the pump with too much work on their hands. Hopefully this is an indicator of the direction the economy is going to take this year!
If you run a business, you’ll already know that a bad hire costs more than an empty role.
Between rework, missed deadlines, unhappy clients and your best people picking up the slack. Recruitment isn’t about just attracting a person it’s about getting the right person for the team.
The good news? You don’t need fancy HR systems to hire well. You just need clarity, honesty, and a repeatable process.
Happy New Year! I hope you all had a great break and that 2026 is off to a strong start with good, profitable work and a full pipeline.
A Wellington sign writer has made industry history by becoming the first person in New Zealand to officially qualify in the Digital Signage strand of the sign making apprenticeship since its introduction.
As we kick into the new year, we’re focused on developing the plans we set at our December strategy meeting, making sure the industry has strong opportunities to connect, learn, and grow. These goals were set ahead of time so we could dive straight into the year with momentum, and with a solid foundation already in place.
