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COVID-19 SUPPORT FOR BUSINESS

Business Recovery Advice. Tax Relief. Financial Assistance.

Under the current RED ‘traffic light’ in the Covid Protection Framework, Moore Markhams teams around the country are continuing to provide services to our clients. However, check out your firm’s location page to see the specific visiting requirements that are in place. We’re keeping our Covid Resource Hub updated with the latest on support available.

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT TRUSTS

Duties. Responsibilities. Accountabilities.

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THE NEW VOICE IN GLOBAL BUSINESS

Incisive. Informative. Insightful.

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ASPIRING FIRMS - JOIN MOORE MARKHAMS NZ

Strong firms. Strong network. Global links. Local focus.

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New Associate, Sam Gowing and his clients welcomed

A pragmatic attitude and a broad professional network are two of the strengths Moore Markhams Otago’s newest Associate, Sam Gowing brings to benefit his clients and the firm. Sam has joined our Dunedin office with skills to help meet the growing need from existing and new clients.

Computer Recycling | Turning e-trash into treasure

Auckland firm Computer Recycling is primed to capitalise on the flourishing electronic recycling market, following a multi-million dollar technology investment.

Audio Workshop | Firm’s flexibility cushions Covid’s blow

When you design and install diverse, tailored audio-visual systems for a living, a bit of creative problem-solving becomes par for the course. And it’s that nimble and flexible approach that has helped Wellington firm Audio Workshop soften the blow of Covid while continuing to grow turnover and profit.

Sick leave balances taking a hit

Whether it’s a cold, flu, a tummy bug from day-care or the notorious C-word, the amount of sick leave being taken seems higher than normal. How does NZ stack up against other countries?

Attribution vs market salary – what are the rules?

Last year’s introduction of the 39 percent tax rate for individuals who earn over $180,000 has reignited Inland Revenue’s interest in the income attribution and market salary regimes. But what are the rules?

Moore Markhams mentoring potential in kids through matches

Believing that potential lives within every young person, Moore Markhams has teamed with two Big Brother Big Sister branches - Hawke’s Bay and Christchurch - to sponsor an annual match between a volunteer mentor and a child in each region.

Rollover relief – does it go far enough?

Residential property acquired after 27 March 2021 is subject to a 10-year bright-line period, or 5 years if the property qualifies as a ‘new build’. To alleviate the risk of property transfer being caught with unfair taxes, some rollover relief is available.

Shares held in foreign companies 101

There are common misconceptions in relation to how portfolio shareholdings in foreign companies are treated for tax purposes. We correct the misconceptions.

Depreciation on buildings that are mixed use clarified

Inland Revenue released a 51-page interpretation statement in July that while appears logical enough, includes a surprising statement.

Jessica Buddendijk - van Horrik QSM | Passion powers aged-care advocate

After 37 years as a worker, educator, advisor, and advocate in aged care, Jessica Buddendijk-van Horrik could be forgiven a slight cooling off in her passion for the sector. But she remains energised and devoted to her vocation, receiving an Honorary Queen’s Service Medal in recognition of her contribution.

Insulmax Insulation | Insulation buy a ‘no-brainer’

When Conan Mitchell bought Insulmax Insulation Otago last year, no hard sell was necessary. It was a business he knew inside out; Conan was the first Insulmax employee in New Zealand when it launched seven years ago and also helped establish the other eight – independently owned – Insulmax businesses around the country.

StudioCDesign | A design for success

It’s an unlikely genesis for a successful design company, but when Celeste and Glen Skachill set up StudioCDesign, they went bush. Bruce Stormer, Moore Markhams director guided the couple and continues to mentor them as their business grows.

Wilson Scott Recruitment | Building business back better

Auckland firm Wilson Scott Recruitment is rebuilding to new heights following a “perfect storm” of setbacks that included Covid’s shock squeeze on the construction industry. We share how Moore Markhams’ Toby Laidlaw helped the transformation.

Wests | An iconic investment

After time spent working in Asia, Angela and Craig McFarlane felt a pull to return to their Dunedin roots. Moore Markhams’ Callum Hayde helped them become the proud owners of drink, cordial and syrup producer, Wests – one of NZ’s oldest companies.

Empowering girls to change their world

Moore Markhams is delighted to support GirlGuiding New Zealand to train volunteers providing leadership to girls around the country so they can discover their passions, contribute to their communities, and form friendships in a safe and positive space.