XERO SUBSCRIPTION PRICE INCREASES FROM 1 OCTOBER 2026 Xero has announced that it will be increasing subscription prices for New Zealand customers from 1 October 2026. To help you stay ahead of upcoming business costs, we wanted to give you notice of these changes before they take effect. Xero has advised that the following monthly […]
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is your why still showing up in your business? Most businesses don’t start by accident. They begin with a reason. A problem to solve. A passion to pursue. A lifestyle to create. A legacy to build. Over time, however, businesses grow. Teams expand. New opportunities emerge. Processes evolve. Before long, it’s easy to find yourself
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overseas beneficiaries: equal on paper, different in reality. Many New Zealand families have children or grandchildren living overseas, particularly in Australia. What is often overlooked is that a beneficiary’s country of residence can have a significant impact on the tax consequences of trust distributions and inheritances. Issues can arise when a trust is being wound
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farewell, janet pitkethley After 63 years with CooperAitken, Janet Pithekley has retired. Janet began her career with the firm at just 16 years old, starting work for Bob Aitken (Rodney Aitken’s father) in 1964. As a junior, her responsibilities included making coffees and morning tea, collecting the mail, and helping with general office duties. Looking
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we farewell gavin after 38 years with cooperaitken After an incredible 38 years with CooperAitken, Partner Gavin Haddon concluded his time with the firm on 31 March 2026. Gavin’s dedication, leadership, and unwavering commitment to our clients and our people have left a lasting legacy. We would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge Gavin’s
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introducing our new partner: louise maxwell-granich We’re excited to share that from 1 April 2026, Louise Maxwell-Granich has been appointed a Partner at CooperAitken. Louise has been a valued member of our team for the past eight years and has been Client Manager to Anna Bennett since 2021. Over this time, she has built strong, trusted relationships with
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a once in a generation opportunity: making the most of the fonterra capital payment Over the coming weeks, many dairy farmers will be making decisions that could have a significant impact on how much of the upcoming Fonterra capital payment they ultimately get to keep. While the payment itself is good news, the real value
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trust administration made easy: how we can support you. At CooperAitken, we understand that managing a trust can be complex, time-consuming, and often overwhelming—especially with ever-evolving compliance obligations and legal responsibilities. That’s why our well-established and dedicated Trust Division provides expert support in trust administration and management, whether or not we act as your professional
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payroll and ird changes from 1 april 2026: what you need to know From 1 April 2026, several payroll‑related changes come into effect that will have a small impact on wages paid. Below is a summary of the key updates and what they mean for you and your employees. KiwiSaver Contribution Changes The default KiwiSaver
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Beyond degrees: how work ethic and character help shape career success In the last year 12 months both of our children have entered the workforce and are pursuing careers which they have passion for. As parents we all know that the choice of vocations is endless. Fortunately, when our children attended college we engaged consultants
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