24th May 21, 2:07pm
Westpac economists see net migration in future at around half of the pre-Covid levels following the Government's review; huge reduction in economy's underlying growth rate; impact on housing market
Westpac economists see net migration in future at around half of the pre-Covid levels following the Government's review; huge reduction in economy's underlying growth rate; impact on housing market
21st May 21, 10:18am
The number of people in New Zealand on work or student visas has declined by 63,417 since its peak in February 2020
The number of people in New Zealand on work or student visas has declined by 63,417 since its peak in February 2020
17th May 21, 6:12pm
Government says NZ will need to stop relying on cheap low-skilled migrant workers, as it sets its sights on attracting 'high-value' investment
Government says NZ will need to stop relying on cheap low-skilled migrant workers, as it sets its sights on attracting 'high-value' investment
16th May 21, 6:01am
Gareth Vaughan looks at what merchant service fee regulation may mean for loyalty & rewards schemes, surcharging, and buy now pay later service providers, and why
Gareth Vaughan looks at what merchant service fee regulation may mean for loyalty & rewards schemes, surcharging, and buy now pay later service providers, and why
[Updated]
15th May 21, 5:00am
A closer look at how much of a task it's going to be shifting billions of dollars invested by default KiwiSaver members to new providers and higher risk/return funds
[Updated]
A closer look at how much of a task it's going to be shifting billions of dollars invested by default KiwiSaver members to new providers and higher risk/return funds
13th May 21, 7:36am
The Government details the Commerce Commission's proposed powers to regulate merchant service fees in a 'future-proofed' regulatory regime
The Government details the Commerce Commission's proposed powers to regulate merchant service fees in a 'future-proofed' regulatory regime
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12th May 21, 9:05am
Government to empower Commerce Commission to regulate fees charged by banks and card companies that are paid by retailers and other small businesses
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Government to empower Commerce Commission to regulate fees charged by banks and card companies that are paid by retailers and other small businesses
11th May 21, 3:46pm
A report into management of the wage subsidy scheme has recommended that the organisations managing it conduct a review to 'properly evaluate it' for potential future purposes
A report into management of the wage subsidy scheme has recommended that the organisations managing it conduct a review to 'properly evaluate it' for potential future purposes
10th May 21, 4:07pm
Government sets aside space in MIQ facilities for around 150 seasonal workers and 24 construction workers to come to NZ every fortnight
Government sets aside space in MIQ facilities for around 150 seasonal workers and 24 construction workers to come to NZ every fortnight
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7th May 21, 1:13pm
Government to introduce legislation to enable workers to force employers to engage in collective bargaining; Unions over the moon; Businesses worried about compulsory participation
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Government to introduce legislation to enable workers to force employers to engage in collective bargaining; Unions over the moon; Businesses worried about compulsory participation
29th Apr 21, 7:30pm
Financial Action Task Force's anti-money laundering review of NZ highlights the openness to abuse of trusts and company nominee director & shareholder arrangements
Financial Action Task Force's anti-money laundering review of NZ highlights the openness to abuse of trusts and company nominee director & shareholder arrangements
17th Apr 21, 1:51pm
COVID-19 vaccinations and your workers. This is what you can and can’t do when it comes to COVID-19 vaccinations and your workers
COVID-19 vaccinations and your workers. This is what you can and can’t do when it comes to COVID-19 vaccinations and your workers
13th Apr 21, 12:31pm
The number of overseas students in New Zealand is down by more than 27,000 in the last 12 months, while overseas worker numbers have declined by 31,000
The number of overseas students in New Zealand is down by more than 27,000 in the last 12 months, while overseas worker numbers have declined by 31,000
12th Apr 21, 2:27pm
Commerce & Consumer Affairs Minister David Clark happy to leave serious allegations about NZ company Vivier, stretching over years, to MBIE's complaints process
Commerce & Consumer Affairs Minister David Clark happy to leave serious allegations about NZ company Vivier, stretching over years, to MBIE's complaints process
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12th Apr 21, 10:00am
In the Week in Tax Terry Baucher looks at unexpected tax bills for returning New Zealanders, time to simplify fringe benefits tax and a potential breakthrough on international tax
[Updated]
In the Week in Tax Terry Baucher looks at unexpected tax bills for returning New Zealanders, time to simplify fringe benefits tax and a potential breakthrough on international tax
1st Apr 21, 12:03pm
NZ's Vivier & Company, allegedly run by a convicted British fraudster, is accused by a NZ foreign trust of failing provide insurance and pay interest on $4m of deposits. So what was the point of the FMA's action against Vivier almost 6 years ago?
NZ's Vivier & Company, allegedly run by a convicted British fraudster, is accused by a NZ foreign trust of failing provide insurance and pay interest on $4m of deposits. So what was the point of the FMA's action against Vivier almost 6 years ago?
10th Mar 21, 2:08pm
Overseas students and migrant worker numbers have declined by 63,532 in the last 12 months
Overseas students and migrant worker numbers have declined by 63,532 in the last 12 months
4th Mar 21, 10:41am
Consumer Affairs Minister says $352 mln has been returned for Covid-cancelled overseas travel
Consumer Affairs Minister says $352 mln has been returned for Covid-cancelled overseas travel
3rd Mar 21, 10:36am
Commerce Commission says Moola charged unreasonable credit and default fees in 2016 and 2017; commission still has an 'irresponsible lending' High Court case against Moola
Commerce Commission says Moola charged unreasonable credit and default fees in 2016 and 2017; commission still has an 'irresponsible lending' High Court case against Moola
26th Feb 21, 5:00am
Proceeds of crime from foreign criminals restrained by New Zealand authorities weigh in at nearly $1 billion over the past decade
Proceeds of crime from foreign criminals restrained by New Zealand authorities weigh in at nearly $1 billion over the past decade
16th Feb 21, 3:36pm
MBIE reminds landlords to stay on top of the continuing changes to the law on how they can deal with tenants. The latest rules affect ending a tenancy, rent bidding, and a tenants rights to change the property
MBIE reminds landlords to stay on top of the continuing changes to the law on how they can deal with tenants. The latest rules affect ending a tenancy, rent bidding, and a tenants rights to change the property
4th Feb 21, 12:08pm
British government acting on advice buy now pay later credit sector needs to be regulated 'as a matter of urgency' to protect consumers
British government acting on advice buy now pay later credit sector needs to be regulated 'as a matter of urgency' to protect consumers
17th Dec 20, 8:00am
The number of people in this country on work visas sank by almost 28,000 between March and November
The number of people in this country on work visas sank by almost 28,000 between March and November
17th Dec 20, 5:00am
Minimum wage to increase by 5.8% to $20 an hour in April, as per Labour's pre-Covid commitment
Minimum wage to increase by 5.8% to $20 an hour in April, as per Labour's pre-Covid commitment
12th Dec 20, 9:16am
Having advocated for it earlier this year, Gareth Vaughan is encouraged to see the Government proposing merchant service fee regulation, but calls for bolder action
Having advocated for it earlier this year, Gareth Vaughan is encouraged to see the Government proposing merchant service fee regulation, but calls for bolder action
