From 28 October 2015 all New Zealand companies must have at least one director who lives in New Zealand, or who lives in Australia and is a director of an Australian registered company. We have been working with our clients to help ensure these requirements are met. However, if your situation changes, for example you […]
The new bright line test for buying and selling residential property has been passed into law. The rule says that you’ll pay tax on the profits when you buy and sell a residential property within two years, unless: it’s your main home and you have used it as your main home for 50% or more […]
Update kindly provided by Chapman ER. The Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 has been passed into law and will come into effect on 4 April 2016. WorkSafe NZ want to see a 25% reduction in NZ’s workplace serious injuries, illnesses and fatalities by 2020. If Australia’s improvements are any indication on what we might […]
Cyber attacks, like email hacks, computer viruses and misuse of credit card details are getting more and more common. Research shows that 8 in 10 New Zealanders have experienced a cyber attack of some kind. By taking the following steps you could stop hackers getting through and reduce the impact if any do sneak through. […]
Health & Safety Reform Bill delay: The proposed law changes to workplace health and safety have been delayed for at least two months because of concerns within the National Party caucus about its effect on small businesses and farmers. The main areas being reconsidered are believed to be: Exemptions for businesses with 20 staff or […]
More detail in Companies Office annual returns From 1 July, annual returns to the Companies Office must include extra information about company directors so if we manage your annual company return we will be asking you for extra information. The following is from a recent Business Insider Newsletter from www.business.govt.nz : Filing an annual return will […]
Anna McClure was our Business Banking Manager for a number of years when she worked at the ANZ Bank. We had a great relationship with her and were sad to see her leave the bank however we are delighted she is now working for a local business finding solutions for both personal and business finance. […]
We are big supporters of the Kenbe La Foundation and Purple Cake day. The team has a great deal to offer you this year. Here’s what they have to for you: We’re from the Purple Cake Day children’s charity. Are you or your staff planning to see the World of WearableArt Awards Show in Wellington this […]
Employment news kindly provided by Chapman ER A top coach made redundant from Swimming New Zealand after a poor performance at the Commonwealth Games has lost his claim of unjustifiable dismissal. Funding of Swimming New Zealand’s High Performance programme is dependent on success measured by Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). The most transparent of those measures […]
Congratulatoins to our client, Hopgood’s Restaurant. It has been a great week for Kevin and Jane, their head chef Aaron and their staff. Not only were they named as runner up for the Best Regional Restaurant Award at this year’s Cuisine restaurant Awards but they were awarded the region’s first Chef’s Hat, the New Zealand […]