You will have seen media reports on the increase in family violence during these worrying times we live in. So it is important for payroll to be ready to assist in supporting an employee when they have applied, and been…
Matariki celebrations now come with an official public holiday. If you want more detail on how the dates were decided, the Advisory Committee’s report explains the methodology behind its recommendation to the government, and we’ve posted that on our website…
If you are planning on buying or selling a business or farm this year, you need to be aware of the new tax rules that came into effect on the 1 July 2021. These new rules impact the way parties to a transaction allocate…
Getting vaccinated is a personal choice, but if you want to support your employees to make informed decisions, make sure they know where to find the facts. Take care what you share Not everything online is factual and accurate. We…
Instead of scratching your head to come up with a new password for each account, use a password manager to automatically generate long, random, strong passwords. It’ll also remember them for you. You only need to remember one password ……
Under the Holidays Increasing Sick Leave Amendment Bill, which passed its final reading on May 19, employee paid sick leave increases to 10 days per year from July 24. Employees are able to take up to 10 days' sick leave after…
What are the core Trust Documents you need to keep, and who should be keeping them? The Trusts Act sets out core trust documents that must be held and who must hold these. The core trust documents are:(a) the trust…
On 23 March 2021, the government proposed some major tax changes which they believe will fix the housing market and slow down house price increases. These changes will have a major impact on landlords. There are a lot of details…
New Zealanders earning over $180,000 a year will now pay a 39% tax rate, which came into effect on 1 April 2021. If this includes you, are you aware of how your tax obligations change when it comes to shares,…
Vaccination and employment COVID-19 vaccines will play a critical role in protecting the health and wellbeing of people in New Zealand. Over time, this will enable our social, economic and cultural recovery. Workplaces are a crucial part of making access…
