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It can be a stressful experience which.... [![iori](https://balanceca.nz/hubfs/Dec-MC.png)](https://balanceca.nz/blogs/christmas-message-from-the-balance-team) Marketing #### [CHRISTMAS MESSAGE FROM THE BALANCE TEAM](https://balanceca.nz/blogs/christmas-message-from-the-balance-team) It’s been a busy year for the team at Balance. Once again, we have enjoyed the relationships that have grown throughout the year. [![iori](https://balanceca.nz/hubfs/Dec-Health-Safety.png)](https://balanceca.nz/blogs/implementing-health-and-safety-so-it-sticks) Marketing #### [IMPLEMENTING HEALTH AND SAFETY SO IT STICKS](https://balanceca.nz/blogs/implementing-health-and-safety-so-it-sticks) Have a health and safety policy and plan in place? Great! But how can you ensure everyone’s 100% on board? 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[![iori](https://balanceca.nz/hubfs/25-years-full-team.jpg)](https://balanceca.nz/blogs/25-years-of-service-celebrated) Marketing #### [25 YEARS OF SERVICE CELEBRATED](https://balanceca.nz/blogs/25-years-of-service-celebrated) Two members of the Balance team have recently celebrated 25 years of service with the Institute of Chartered Accountants Australia New Zealand (CAANZ).... [![iori](https://balanceca.nz/hubfs/brooke-2.png)](https://balanceca.nz/blogs/brooke-reuters-promoted-to-partner) Marketing #### [BROOKE REUTERS PROMOTED TO PARTNER](https://balanceca.nz/blogs/brooke-reuters-promoted-to-partner) We’re thrilled to announce that as of 1 October 2022, Brooke Reuters has been promoted to Partner, and joins our existing partners Craig McKinnon, Yvo.... 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