by Munro Benge | Jun 14, 2019 | Newsletters, Property, Technical Updates
Ceiling and underfloor insulation will be compulsory in all rental homes from 1 July 2019. Landlords who don’t comply with the regulations will be committing an unlawful act and may be liable for a penalty of up to $4,000. What do landlords need to do? 1. Check...
by Munro Benge | May 31, 2019 | Budget 2019, Newsletters, Technical Updates
With the focus firmly on wellbeing measures, Budget 2019 made no new tax announcements. The following tax measures were already revealed in the pre-Budget announcements: GST on telecommunications, and repeal of racing totaliser duty. GST on telecommunications The...
by Munro Benge | May 28, 2019 | Business Growth
Are you conducting research and development on home turf? You could be eligible for a tax credit of 15% on eligible R&D expenditure. The Government have introduced legislation bringing in a new R&D tax credit effective from the 2019/20 income tax year (1 April...
by Munro Benge | May 28, 2019 | Business Health
Whatever the size or shape of your business, the New Zealand Business Number (NZBN) will make doing business easier, faster and more professional. Here’s how: Search the NZBN Register and you’ll have details for all the businesses you deal with at your fingertips....
by Munro Benge | May 28, 2019 | Newsletters
It’s taken 17 years to follow in the footsteps of Bangladesh, the first country to ban single-use plastic bags, but we’re finally there! From 1 July, single-use plastic bags can’t be sold or given away in New Zealand. It’s all part of the Government’s programme to...
