Manage the risks you can’t see with our workplace psychosocial checklist
Workplace safety is about more than hard hats and safety rails. Under New Zealand’s Health and Safety at Work Act 2015, employers must manage psychosocial risks at work — not just physical ones. The trouble is, these risks can be harder to spot than physical dangers. Here’s a simple checklist to bring hidden hazards to […]
New investment boost
The 2025 Budget introduced a new 20% deduction immediately available on eligible new assets (like machinery or equipment), in advance of the normal depreciation available on the asset. It’s a smart way to cut your tax bill while investing in growth. Talk to us if you think this could apply to your business. The incentive […]
Five recruitment tactics that’ll help you find the right fit
CVs and rehearsed responses only show so much. The real question is whether a candidate brings the right attitude, initiative, and fit. The wrong hire can be costly, but these subtle tests can help you choose with confidence. 1. The job ad filterWeed out the copy-and-paste applicants by building a simple request into your listing. […]
Don’t ignore overdue tax debt – act now
IRD has confirmed it is stepping up collection activity on overdue GST and employer (EMP) payments. If you have outstanding debt and don’t respond to IRD reminders, they may take stronger action, including deductions directly from your bank account or wages. If you cannot pay in full, the most important step is to set up […]
Sole traders: Who’s in your business village?
Just because you’re solo doesn’t mean you have to go it alone. Every successful business has a village behind it. Is it time to build yours? As your accountant, we’re already part of your village. Get in touch if you’d like help with finances, record-keeping, or tax planning. Disclaimer: This blog has been carefully prepared, […]
Leadership in 2025: The traits that matter most
Workplaces are changing fast, and while climbing corporate ladders and job security still matter, they’re no longer the top motivators for many employees. Today’s workforce increasingly wants to find their purpose, develop their skills, and feel a sense of belonging. That means leadership in 2025 looks very different from what it did a decade ago. […]
Livestock Special Alert 2025
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 as determined by a process involving a review of the livestock market as at 30 April. Consider your livestock […]
Livestock Special Alert 2025 – Dairy Cattle
The values for dairy this year have seen a significant increase across both female and male classes. The increase can be attributed to very strong commodity prices for dairy products resulting in strong demand for Dairy cattle. Strong commodity prices and the reframing or relaxation of some environmental factors have seen renewed interest in dairy […]
Livestock Special Alert 2025 – Beef Cattle
As with Dairy values, Beef values have risen strongly, on average a 35% increase to the highest values ever seen for Beef Cattle. Following weak commodity prices in the 2023-24 year we have seen a much stronger red meat commodity market in the 2024-25 year. Farmgate beef prices are over 40% higher than the 5-year […]
Livestock Special Alert 2025 – Sheep
Similar to Beef values, Sheep values have risen strongly, on average a 38% increase, erasing the 2024 fall in values. Increased values are on the back of strong global demand, from the UK, EU and US, even though demand in China has been weak. Total sheep numbers continue to decline, putting pressure on processing numbers, […]
