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Keep up to date with all the latest industry news, policy updates and changes at Bennetts Proactive.
KiwiSaver Contribution Increase Coming – Are You Prepared?
From 1 April, the default KiwiSaver employer and employee contribution rate increases from 3.0% to 3.5%.
Five things to know before you sign a Sale & Purchase Agreement
Buying or selling property? It pays to pause before you sign.
Tax implications, ownership structure, GST and cashflow can all impact the true cost of a purchase or a sale, and they’re not always obvious. Seek professional assistance before signing any Sale and Purchase Agreement.
Got your ducks in a row for 31 March? Here’s what to check now.
As we approach 31 March, now is a good time to pause and make sure everything is in order for year end. A little preparation now can save time, stress and unnecessary tax adjustments later.
Your roadmap to a stronger financial year
With the new financial year just around the corner, now’s the time to strengthen your systems and set up smarter habits for the year ahead.
The season of gifts and bonuses
As end-of-year celebrations get underway, it’s easy to lose track of what’s deductible and what isn’t. Whether you’re hosting a team lunch, gifting staff vouchers, or planning Christmas bonuses, understanding the tax rules now can help you avoid surprises later.
Stay safe this holiday season: Protect your business from cyber threats & scams
As the holiday season approaches, we know many of you are gearing up for well-deserved breaks, festive celebrations, and some much-needed time with family. However, it's also the time of year when cybercriminals become especially active, using the holiday rush to target businesses with scams and fraudulent activity.
Renting out your place for the summer? Here’s how the tax works.
As summer approaches, many homeowners are preparing to list their properties for short-term stays. It can be a great way to earn extra income, but it also comes with tax responsibilities that shouldn’t be overlooked. Here’s what you need to know about the tax side of short-term rentals.
Celebrating Andrew Fenton – Winner of the Horticulture Bledisloe Cup 2025
This award is the highest honour in New Zealand horticulture, recognising Andrew’s outstanding and meritorious contribution over more than five decades.
Compliance: Why “Set and Forget” Can Cost Your Business
When you’re running a business, it’s easy to think compliance is something you can tick off once and forget. You updated your employment agreements, paid your ACC levies, and set up payroll correctly, so you’re covered, right? Unfortunately, the reality is a bit different.
What the OCR drop means for you
The Reserve Bank recently lowered the Official Cash Rate (OCR) from 3.25% to 3.00%. The OCR is the benchmark interest rate that influences how much banks charge for loans and how much they pay on savings.

