by Munro Benge | Jun 14, 2019 | Newsletters, Technical Updates, Property
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 | Newsletters, Technical Updates, Budget 2019
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 | 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...
by Munro Benge | May 28, 2019 | Newsletters, Technical Updates
The Court of Appeal has dismissed appeals against conviction by the taxpayers, Honk Barges Ltd, Honk Marine Ltd, Mr Tauber and Mr Webb, and dismissed an appeal against sentence by Mr Webb. The Court of Appeal sided with the High Court Judge’s decision (reported as R v...
by Munro Benge | May 27, 2019 | Newsletters, Human Resources
Gen Z (born after 1995) are tech-savvy, entrepreneurial, out-of-the-box thinkers – people you want on your team. Here are four ways to attract and retain New Zealand’s next generation of workers. 1. Tinker with your tech Gen Z live and breathe technology –...
by Munro Benge | May 27, 2019 | Newsletters, Business Growth
Are your ideal customers adults? Then your business needs to be on Facebook because that’s where their eyeballs are. Time-poor or don’t have a clue where to start? Get some answers with these six most frequently asked questions. 85% of Kiwi adults are on Facebook and...
