Are you one of the increasing number of employers looking for flexible ways to attract and retain quality staff without significantly increasing salary costs?

Investor appetite in the renewable energy sector is growing, driven by rising demand and New Zealand’s strong commitment to clean power. Here we look at some of the key opportunities for investors and developers in wind and solar projects.

New Zealand’s latest Taxation Bill, if enacted, would see the largest change to the Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) rules since 2006.  

With the 2026 election only two months away, the tax world is settling into a wait and see period, with Inland Revenue limited in what it can release, the government mostly trying to tie up loose legislative ends and promises from both sides of the spectrum about where they see…

Earlier this year Inland Revenue issued a reminder that crypto investors need to ensure they are meeting their tax obligations. While none of the underlying tax rules have changed, what has shifted is visibility of crypto assets and Inland Revenue’s enforcement capability.

New Zealand’s unwieldy GST Act has been overdue a tune-up – and proposals that have just been released will provide the opportunity to submit feedback.  

In New Zealand, there are many tax entities that have their own tax status and taxation rules. These include companies, look through companies (LTCs), limited partnerships (LPs), trusts and – less commonly – Māori authorities.

After years of Budget Day being about how much worse things were than anticipated, Budget 2026 has a more positive spin, notwithstanding the current uncertain global environment.

Kiwis are set to spend 130 days paying tax this year, five days less than in 2025, but the interpretation depends on your outlook.

For many business owners, tax is something that’s dealt with after the fact – once the return is filed or when Inland Revenue comes calling. But with the right strategy, tax doesn’t need to be reactive, stressful or unnecessarily expensive.

Big payroll changes are landing on 1 April 2026 and they’ll be felt in employees’ pay packets straight away. Employers need to be well prepared: With Holidays Act backpay and penalty risks still front of mind, getting it right is non-negotiable and staff will expect nothing less.

With 31 March approaching, it is the ideal time to consider tax issues and also planning opportunities where available. Key matters are outlined below.