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Central government keeping local councils down
Taxation

Central government keeping local councils down

Homeowners face average rates rises of 15% as ministers sidestep calls to give councils more funding powers and local autonomy.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Thu, 11th Jul 2024
Is our aversion to debt holding us back?
Productivity

Is our aversion to debt holding us back?

Record demand for New Zealand government bonds suggests ministers could borrow cheaply to tackle a $100 billion infrastructure gap.

By Staff Writer • 15 min read • Mon, 26th Feb 2024
Auckland SaaS start-up Afirmo transforming small business operations
Software-as-a-Service

Auckland SaaS start-up Afirmo transforming small business operations

New Zealand start-up Afirmo is transforming small business operations with its holistic software platform, attracting 3500 customers in its first year.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Fri, 10th Nov 2023
KiwiSaver tax u-turn a triumph of misinformation
Green Party

KiwiSaver tax u-turn a triumph of misinformation

The abandoned GST plan would have aligned fund managers with other service providers, while leaving KiwiSaver balances untouched.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 4th Sep 2022
Six strategies to manage cash flow during COVID-19
Human Capital Management

Six strategies to manage cash flow during COVID-19

Small businesses facing COVID-19 revenue shocks are being urged to seek wage subsidies, tax relief and rent negotiations to stay afloat.

By Michael Curreen • 6 min read • Fri, 1st Oct 2021
Kicking off the financial year right
Fintech

Kicking off the financial year right

Busy tradies in New Zealand risk cash-flow headaches unless they tighten invoicing, GST and PAYE routines now, says Fergus founder Dan Pollard.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 26th Apr 2021
What support is there for businesses?
Hybrid & Remote Work

What support is there for businesses?

Revenue losses from alert-level changes could unlock wage subsidies, cashflow grants and loans for firms and sole traders across New Zealand.

By Michael Curreen • 6 min read • Wed, 3rd Mar 2021
New Zealand to construct new city
Housing

New Zealand to construct new city

Auckland's housing crisis could deepen if the Drury project fails to deliver affordable homes despite NZD $2.4 billion in transport spending.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2020

Global Stories

GST stories

Apple unveils M5 Macs & Studio Displays with AI focus
Displays

Apple unveils M5 Macs & Studio Displays with AI focus

Apple launches M5-powered MacBook Air and Pro plus new Studio Displays, pushing on-device AI, faster storage and Thunderbolt 5 connectivity.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2026
Apple unveils iPhone 17e & faster M4-powered iPad Air
Unified Communications

Apple unveils iPhone 17e & faster M4-powered iPad Air

Apple launches lower-priced iPhone 17e and faster M4 iPad Air, expanding custom chips, Apple Intelligence and satellite features.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Tue, 3rd Mar 2026
MYOB launches AI tools for BAS, insights & invoicing
Data Analytics

MYOB launches AI tools for BAS, insights & invoicing

MYOB unveils AI BAS, insights and invoicing tools to automate tax prep, reconciliation and late payment chasing for small businesses.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Mon, 2nd Mar 2026
Avalara expands AWS Marketplace access for tax tools
Digital Transformation

Avalara expands AWS Marketplace access for tax tools

Avalara inks multi-year AWS deal to push its AI-driven tax tools via AWS Marketplace, promising simpler cloud procurement and billing.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Jan 2026
Creators warned dashboard earnings overstate income
YouTube

Creators warned dashboard earnings overstate income

Social media creators urged to treat content as a business as dashboard payouts ignore platform cuts, tax and rising running costs.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
Apple bundles pro creative apps in new AI Studio deal
Marketing Technologies

Apple bundles pro creative apps in new AI Studio deal

Apple has unveiled Creator Studio, a subscription bundling pro creative apps with new AI tools and premium content across its platforms.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Wed, 14th Jan 2026
Don't let the sunsetting of De Minimis derail your US export drive
Partner Programmes

Don't let the sunsetting of De Minimis derail your US export drive

From 29 August, all Australian exports to the US face import duties as the $US800 de minimis exemption ends, complicating trade and duty compliance.

By Chris Calverley • 4 min read • Wed, 27th Aug 2025
Epson unveils new WorkForce Pro printers with high-capacity ink packs
Partner Programmes

Epson unveils new WorkForce Pro printers with high-capacity ink packs

Epson launches mono WorkForce Pro printers, WF-M5399 and WF-M5899, boasting high-capacity ink packs for efficient, eco-friendly printing.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Dec 2023

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Zoho unveils payroll, retail & solo apps for Canadian SMEs
Marketing Technologies

Zoho unveils payroll, retail & solo apps for Canadian SMEs

Zoho launches three new AI-powered apps for Canadian SMEs, boosting payroll, retail, and solo business management with local compliance and bilingual support.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025