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Are cryptocurrencies the way of the future?
Digital Transformation

Are cryptocurrencies the way of the future?

A Law Foundation-backed report says faster regulation could help New Zealand avoid missing out on blockchain jobs, trade and tax benefits.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Sat, 6th Oct 2018
Transport GPS welcome but New Zealand falling further behind
Auckland Transport

Transport GPS welcome but New Zealand falling further behind

Record transport spending will not ease congestion or housing shortages fast enough, according to Infrastructure New Zealand, which says funding still lags Australia.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 1st Jul 2018
Government closes GST loophole for offshore companies
Government

Government closes GST loophole for offshore companies

Government closes loophole giving offshore firms an advantage by not requiring them to collect GST on goods sold to local consumers.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd May 2018
Auckland Airport announces billion-dollar investment
Customer Experience

Auckland Airport announces billion-dollar investment

Passengers should see faster journeys and improved terminals as the airport spends about NZD $1.8 billion on upgrades through 2022.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Jun 2017
Depth of tourism infrastructure needs revealed
Wi-Fi

Depth of tourism infrastructure needs revealed

Councils say tourism growth is straining toilets, roads and car parks, with more than 680 projects worth NZD $1.38 billion in train.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Mar 2017
Xero improves tax time by bringing eGST into software
Fintech

Xero improves tax time by bringing eGST into software

After successful trials, Xero is bringing direct electronic GST returns to its software that can be sent straight to the IRD, the company reports.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 26th Jul 2016
MYOB: It's out with paper, in with online GST services for Kiwi SMEs
Fintech

MYOB: It's out with paper, in with online GST services for Kiwi SMEs

According to MYOB, this is the first e-GST service for New Zealanders, and is the result of working with the IRD for several months.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Apr 2016
Online GST changes a mixed bag for Kiwis, says InternetNZ
Online shopping

Online GST changes a mixed bag for Kiwis, says InternetNZ

InternetNZ critiques NZ's new online GST policy, stressing its need for fair execution without harming eCommerce.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 17th Nov 2015
NZ retail sales rise, but we're not out of the woods yet
Online shopping

NZ retail sales rise, but we're not out of the woods yet

The total volume of New Zealand retail sales rose 2.7% for the March 2015 quarter, which is the largest percentage increase since December 2006.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd May 2015
NZ government turns to $269 mln deficit in 8 months to February
Government

NZ government turns to $269 mln deficit in 8 months to February

The New Zealand government turned to a deficit in the first eight months of the financial year, although the shortfall was smaller than forecast as th.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2015
CCH Integrator launch to address major NZ corporate reliance on Excel
Risk & Compliance

CCH Integrator launch to address major NZ corporate reliance on Excel

CCH Integrator debuts in NZ, tackling corporate tax woes with a cloud-based GST solution, phasing out conventional Excel reliance.

By David Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Mar 2014
HP TouchPad price queried
Apple

HP TouchPad price queried

HP faces scrutiny over TouchPad pricing as its NZD $799 and $949 models are significantly higher compared to US prices, despite factors like GST and freight.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 1st Aug 2011
Business profitability 'deteriorating again'
NZIER

Business profitability 'deteriorating again'

New Zealand's economy contracted in September, with large firms' profits falling sharply and business confidence turning negative, says NZIER.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 5th Oct 2010

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NZ Government clamps down on GST for overseas goods retailers
GST

NZ Government clamps down on GST for overseas goods retailers

From October 1, 2019, overseas websites selling into the New Zealand market will have to register for GST, just like any Kiwi company.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Tue, 1st May 2018
Draft law heralds end of GST-free digital goods
Online shopping

Draft law heralds end of GST-free digital goods

The days of GST-free music, games, e-books and software purchased online are coming to an end, with plans to tax online services from next October.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Nov 2015
Government moves on GST threshold to help Kiwi retailers
eCommerce

Government moves on GST threshold to help Kiwi retailers

New Zealand retailers welcome proposal to lower threshold for GST on imported goods, aiming to compete fairly with foreign websites.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 3rd Aug 2015
Virtual real estate agent launched
Email

Virtual real estate agent launched

200 Square's new virtual estate agent automates listings to contracts, cutting admin costs while offering expert support through online and direct channels.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 7th Jul 2011

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