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Where is the coalition government at with changes to environmental regulations? Currently there is a lot of uncertainty over what the new coalition government will change in current environmental policy. This is what we know so far; Resource Management Act The new government repealed the Natural and Built Environment and Spatial Planning Acts, which were […]

Are you keeping up with the economy? Time for an Income Review. This is a message for business owners in the service/contracting industry: ensure you have reviewed your chargeable hourly rate. Inflation is easily noticeable and has been all over the news, and New Zealand’s Consumers Price Index (CPI) increased 4.7% in the 12 months

Taxing Times: New Zealand’s 2024 Tax Changes As the calendar flips to 2024, New Zealand braces itself for a series of tax changes that promise to shape the fiscal landscape for individuals, businesses, and the economy as a whole. In our opinion the tax changes in New Zealand for 2024 are poised to have far-reaching

The Minimum wage is increasing The minimum is set to increase again come 1st April 2024. The adult minimum wage will increase by 45 cents, from $22.70 to $23.15 per hour. The starting out, and training minimum wage will increase by 36 cents, from $18.16 to $18.52 per hour. These rates are before tax and lawful deductions. It