What to know about public holidays
Following the introduction of Matariki in 2022, employees in New Zealand get 12 public holidays a year. But what happens if your business needs to stay open on a national holiday? When employees work all or part of a public holiday, businesses must: You can only require a team member to work on a public […]
5 things to remember about annual leave
Managing staff isn’t just about what happens at work; it’s also about managing holidays. As an employer, you’re responsible for keeping accurate up-to-date records about much-deserved time off. Disclaimer: This blog has been carefully prepared, but it has been written in general terms only. The blog should not be relied upon to provide specific information […]
Quick guide to employment basics
Managing your team involves understanding your legal obligations. Here’s a simple rundown of the key employment responsibilities under New Zealand law. Back to basicsUnder New Zealand law, employers must: Rest breaksEmployees need regular rest and meal breaks. For people working eight hours or longer, two 10-minute breaks and an unpaid 30-minute lunch break are required. […]
Digital snapshot: Two tools to help with bookings and payroll
Finding digital tools to boost your business efficiency is easier than ever. In this edition, we highlight two apps that excel at managing bookings and payroll, helping you save time and stay organised. TIMELYWho’s it for?Any business needing a handy appointment management system. It’s especially popular with hair, beauty, and hospitality businesses. What makes it […]
Digital snapshot: Have you refreshed your website lately?
Have regular clients dropped off the face of the earth? Struggling to gain new business online? Your website could be the cause of your problems. The worst thing you can do with your website is to set and forget. Your site should be regularly updated to ensure it features prominently in search engine rankings. If […]
The perks of tax pooling
Keeping a lump of cash aside to pay provisional tax on your Inland Revenue due dates can be challenging for any business, especially if you have cashflow issues and need money on hand. For some companies and sole traders, tax pooling is the perfect solution. What’s tax pooling?Being part of a tax pool provides more […]
Two courses to better your business
Continuous training and improvement can set your business apart from the competition, giving you new tools to take on challenges and attract talent and customers. The Icehouse Leadership Development ProgrammeThe Icehouse is one of New Zealand’s top providers of business training, and its Auckland-based Leadership Development Programme is aimed at professionals who want to become […]
Livestock Special Alert 2024
Inland Revenue have recently announced this year’s livestock Herd Scheme Values and we think this is a great opportunity to update you on the latest movements. The Herd Scheme Values are the National Average Market Values, determined by a process involving a review of the livestock market as at 30 April. Consider your livestock election […]
Livestock Special Alert 2024: Dairy Cattle
The values for Dairy this year have seen a very small fall in values on average across all female classes, but a small increase in values on average across all male classes. The largely stable values can be attributed to a flat dairy sector where total cow numbers continue to fall. The National Average Market […]
Livestock Special Alert 2024: Beef Cattle
In contrast to flat Dairy values, Beef values have fallen on average 6.5%, losing most of the gains in value from last year. The 2023-24 season was a difficult one with weak demand from China and Australian meat flooding the market. Prices for beef have held up well due to drought in North America and […]
