2026 Proposed Payroll & Leave Changes

The government has recently announced changes to the current Holidays Act. These changes aim for a simpler and more workable legislation than exists in the current Holidays Act 2003.  Proposed is a change from the gross earnings formula to a more straightforward...

Following those dreams and ambitions

Have you ever thought about breaking free from the 9-to-5 routine? Maybe it’s that business idea you can’t stop thinking about, or a vision you’ve been waiting for the “right time” to start. Launching your own business is bold and exciting; it’s hard work and it’s...

New Tax Incentive to Boost Productivity

New Zealand’s productivity is lagging — we are ranked 31st out of 38 OECD countries for labour productivity. To help close that gap, Budget 2025 introduced a new tax incentive – Investment Boost – aimed at encouraging businesses to invest in new assets and modernise...

Uncertainty and Risk in Business

In the world of business, uncertainty and risk are ever-present. Uncertainty involves unpredictable events, like geopolitical changes, where outcomes are hard to quantify. Risk, on the other hand, refers to measurable potential losses, such as market swings and loss...

Starting out in Business

Creating a new business or purchasing an existing one? Exciting and daunting, common feelings when embarking on a business ownership journey. Whether it be starting from scratch or purchasing an established business, early decisions and great planning can shape...

Business Ownership

Change in business ownership at some point, is inevitable for most. A first step to progressing this direction is accepting the need for it, then building a plan to support the change. A recent Rabobank report highlights more than half of New Zealand’s farm and...