The Ports of Auckland case highlights the critical importance of health and safety for directors. Failures in duty of care and safety systems led to personal accountability under New Zealand’s Health and Safety at Work Act 2015, which imposes strict obligations on directors to manage risks and ensure workplace safety.

Alix Dalzell’s career story provides reassurance to any high school student who does not have an answer when someone asks, ‘what do you want to do when you grow up?’

New Zealand's trade relationship with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has been significantly bolstered by the ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (AANZFTA). Since its implementation in 2010, AANZFTA has paved the way for enhanced economic cooperation and mutual growth between New Zealand and ASEAN member states.

A recent law change has been passed by Parliament impacting charity deregistration tax rules.

When a charity is removed from the Charities Register, they may need to pay de-registration tax.

We are pleased to announce Sam Bassett has taken over as Chair of Moore Markhams New Zealand.

As a manufacturing or product-based business, efficient stock management is a big part of running a smooth operation. But the way we manage stock and inventory has changed radically in the past decade, in no small part due to the evolution of inventory technology.

Why is cashflow so central to good financial management? Here's our plain English guide.

Given that either Labour or National are likely to enter into coalition agreements of some form with the Green Party and Act, respectively, and the tax policies of the two main parties are more ‘vanilla’, it is worth reviewing the tax policies of the two minor parties as this is where unexpected change may come from.

Continuous development is essential in the finance and accounting world to stay credible and excel in the profession. At Moore Markhams, we prioritise ongoing learning to navigate regulatory changes, enhance technical competence, nurture industry expertise, foster innovation, boost credibility and trust, and attract top talent. By investing in our staff's growth and staying ahead of the curve, we solidify our position as a trusted partner in our clients' financial journey.

When Auckland’s DG Law sought an accountancy firm with its finger on the pulse of the legal industry, Moore Markhams Auckland was the obvious choice.

We explore a recent Inland Revenue decision on whether the profit from a subdivision was subject to income tax and GST. 

There is little doubt that New Zealanders’ passion for investing in residential property will survive despite the tax treatment of residential rental investments increasingly becoming a tangled web of complexity.

Covid changed manufacturing and supply chains and there is no going back. Disruption is here to stay.

Scaling up your business isn't about steady growth over time. It's about having a clear strategy for quickly expanding the business to achieve full-scale hypergrowth. Here’s some tips to show how to achieve this.

Robots in restaurants, apps for everything: hotels exploiting technology to beat staff shortages and drive efficiency.

Savvy scammers know that Kiwis expect to receive correspondence from Inland Revenue over the next few months. Beware emails or texts that appear to have come from IR to con you out of money.

Succession planning is the latest aspect of business life where the ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) agenda is having a profound impact. Handled correctly, it could resolve many of the thorny issues company owners face in attracting talented young staff and promoting leaders of the future.

On Tuesday 28 September, the Government released the draft legislation outlining the details of the policy limiting the deductibility of interest costs for residential property investments.

Gemma Perry doesn’t believe in sitting on her laurels. Owner of Sanders Pharmacy in Te Awamutu, and a former New Zealand Young Pharmacist of the Year, Gemma and her team were named Community Pharmacy of the Year at this year’s Primary Healthcare Awards.

Did you, or someone you know, get a tax bill they weren’t expecting? Inland Revenue has released a list of six possible reasons. We can help you figure out which one might apply, or why your bill isn’t what you expected.

Thomas Ziegler, leader of Moore Global’s automotive group, considers the impact the shift from combustion engines to battery powered vehicles will have on the global supply chain.

Auto sales have bounced back and prices and profits for dealers are sky high. However, a looming supply shortage and influx of new technology players threaten the revenue models of traditional franchises.

Suppliers in the automotive industry have a dilemma: continue to develop systems for traditional cars or gamble on electric vehicles which make up only a fraction of global sales.

From 24 July 2021, employee sick leave entitlements increase from 5 days per year to 10 days per year

Businesses affected by the recent Wellington Alert Level 2 may be eligible for Government financial support. There is also support for people who cannot work from home while a business may be closed or who are self-isolating.

"Companies realised, with Covid, they had real risk with supply chain concentration," - Mark Fagan, Moore Global leader in manufacturing and distribution.

Private equity investors have $3 trillion to invest in smart manufacturing and distribution companies. Moore experts explain how to get their backing.

Since COVID-19 started, there has been a dramatic increase in the number of cyber-attacks around the world. We share details of Xero’s mandatory multi-facet authentication about to be introduced – putting an extra bolt on the door to help keep your data secure.

The continued economic impact of COVD-19 across the globe has naturally forced or accelerated the process of businesses to review their existing operations and commercial arrangements. ​

Artificial Intelligence, robots and augmented reality are all set to transform how the world does business.

Stuart Hansen is one of Australasia’s highest qualified Anti-Money laundering specialists having recently completed the CAMS-AUDIT qualification.

Working from home? The commute’s a breeze, the pantry is on tap and you haven’t ironed a business shirt in weeks. But don’t drop your guard just yet.  Now that you’re working outside your controlled office environment you need to stay vigilant when it comes to protecting your business information.

The Government has clarified that most, but not all, businesses can start to open under Alert Level 3 from 11.59pm on Monday 27 April.

Inland Revenue has recognised the system of binding rulings doesn’t work for small businesses because it’s too expensive.

If you’ve received a wage subsidy, don’t treat it as being part of sales.

The rapid escalation of New Zealand’s official response to COVID-19 is having impact on our business community - in some cases, it’s already significant. We believe that business owners and managers, ourselves included, will find dealing with the coming months challenging.  We want to assure you that we are here to support you.

From next week, our cloud-based accounting expertise will strengthen when we are joined by our colleagues from HWI Limited under the Moore Markhams banner. Initially this will be from our home bases but we look forward to bringing them into our Newmarket offices once the COVID-19 situation is over.

The devil is in the detail and there are conditions around employees using mobile phones and how PAYE and FBT rules apply. Recently Inland Revenue provided an easy rule of thumb for employers to adopt.

How well are your staff performing? Do they love their job? Performance reviews, an open two-way conversation held once or twice a year, are a great way to find out. While you’re not legally bound to do appraisals, they’re a great tool to keep your business running smoothly.