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. 

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.

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.

This award is the highest honour in New Zealand horticulture, recognising Andrew’s outstanding and meritorious contribution over more than five decades.

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.

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.