Fellowship Gala Celebrations
August 22, 2026
The celebrations have been had!
Chartered Accountants Australia New Zealand (CAANZ) recently hosted the Bay of Plenty Gala Dinner to recognise those recipients’ receiving awards, of which I was lucky to be one of those, receiving my Fellowship which was advanced 11 December 2025.The evening celebrated 28...
Xero Pricing Changes
August 24, 2026
Xero has recently announced further subscription price changes
Xero has recently announced further subscription price changes. These price increases will be effective from 1 October 2026.The monthly subscription Business plan prices (excluding GST) will be:Ignite plan increases to NZ$37 per month, from $35 per month;Grow plan increases ...
Employment Changes coming 2028
August 24, 2026
There are changes coming, with a two-year runway to prepare for those changes!
The Employment Leave Act 2026 received Royal Assent on 6 August 2026 and will come into force on 6 August 2028, giving employers, employees, and payroll providers a two-year runway to prepare for what is the most significant overhaul of New Zealand's leave framework since 20...
IRD Focus Continues!
August 24, 2026
IRD are not letting issues sleep...
IRD Debt Collection Focus - IRD continues to focus on debt collection and in most instances are gaining great results.For new tax debt, it is understood that IRD are taking a more aggressive approach to collection measures where as old debt appears to be a more tailored appr...
ACC Levy Changes
August 22, 2026
ACC levy instalment plans and overdue levy payments
ACC have introduced changes on plans and overdue amounts which did not previously apply. This comes into effect from 1 April 2026. You can continue to pay your ACC invoice in full by the due date or you can choose to spread your levy payments over 3, 6 or 1...
Tax Updates - August 2026 - Rate Changes
August 22, 2026
Rate changes for the 2026 year are here!
Each year IRD updates the rates, these were released during June relating to the 2026 financial year.Motor Vehicle Mileage Rates For business customers that use their personal motor vehicle for business related purposes, there are two ways that the business cost can be ...
Tax Updates - March 2026 - Employer and KiwiSaver Changes
March 31, 2026
Are you aware of the upcoming tax changes?
Minimum Wage Rates - The minimum wage rates increase from 1 April 2026. For an adult (employees aged 16 and over), the minimum wage rate will increase from $23.50/hour to $23.95/hour; for Starting Out and Training (criteria applies), the minimum wage rate will inc...
Time to Celebrate
December 19, 2025
Time to Celebrate... Michelle is a Fellow Chartered Accountant (FCA)
2025 is a year of recognition and man-o-man what a year it's been!It is with absolute surprise but heartfelt appreciation of the achievements I have made over my 25+ year career as an Accountant that I have been recognised as a Fellow of Chartered Accountants Australia and N...
Tax Updates - August 2025 - Rate Changes
August 8, 2025
Rate changes for the 2025 year are here!
Each year IRD updates the rates, these were released early June 2025 relating to the 2025 financial year.Motor Vehicle Mileage Rates For business customers that use their personal motor vehicle for business related purposes, there are two ways that the business cost can...
A reminder that changes to individual personal Income Tax thresholds came into effect from 31 July 2024.
Here's what you need to know.New individual tax rates are now fully in play as above. This means that the new Income Tax brackets apply from 31 July 2024....
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