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Where is the coalition government at with changes to environmental regulations?
Where is the coalition government at with changes to environmental regulations? Currently there is a…
Are you keeping up with the economy? Time for an Income Review
Are you keeping up with the economy? Time for an Income Review. This is a…
Taxing Times: New Zealand’s 2024 Tax Changes
Taxing Times: New Zealand’s 2024 Tax Changes As the calendar flips to 2024, New Zealand…
More increases on the way
The Minimum wage is increasingThe minimum is set to increase again come 1st April 2024.The adult…
The end of another financial year is fast approaching….!
The end of another financial year is fast approaching….! We have put together our top…
What does Fonterra’s on-farm emissions reduction target mean?
What does Fonterra’s on-farm emissions reduction target mean? Recently Fonterra released its 30% intensity reduction…
How do I pay my relief milker?
How do I pay my relief milker? One of the most common queries coming across…
Employee injuries at Christmas Parties
Employee injuries at Christmas Parties As an employer are you liable to pay first week…
My employee came to work on Boxing Day, but left early due to illness, how do I pay them?
Ask any employer that needs to operate their business on a Public Holiday, and you…
Why farm compliance matters
Looking at farm compliance as a cost to your business is now an outdated view. While…
Are you suffering from business burnout?
Are you feeling burned out from business?The last three years have been demanding and exhausting…
Keeping the cash flowing into your business
Our business environment has been challenging for some time, and it is likely to continue…
Let’s talk about bonuses!
You might be considering offering some kind of incentive or bonus for your staff.It’s important…
June 2023
INCLUDED THIS MONTH;New article from Rory Noorland: The Principles of TaxGavin’s retirement from Awarua TrustAgri-businesses:…
The Principles of Tax
The Taxation Principles Reporting Bill was recently introduced to Parliament stating that “The Government would…
GST invoicing & record keeping changes: What are they & what do you they mean for you?
In March 2022, the government announced changes to the GST invoicing and record-keeping requirements, however,…
May 2023
INCLUDED THIS MONTH; New article from Sharlotte McFarlane: GST Invoicing & record keeping changes Directors…
Annual Leave can be a contentious subject
Firstly, it is important to understand that all Annual leave is the property of the…
Costs, costs, costs.
Everywhere you look costs are increasing at an alarming rate and it is taking its…
Increases are on the way: What are they & how to prepare
The Minimum wage is increasing Many of you would have heard and seen the announcement,…
An evening with John Kirwan
Over 500 people gathered in Te Aroha last month to listen to Sir John Kirwan,…
Keeping your business cash liquid
As a business owner the main goal is to make a profit. To make enough…
October 2022
INCLUDED THIS MONTH;We say goodbye to JulieCongratulations to Megan PotterRead of the month – The…
The power of cash flow forecasts
At some point in it’s lifetime, every small business suffers from cash flow problems. The…
