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Kiwis warned over AI-driven scams as tax season boosts risks
Malware

Kiwis warned over AI-driven scams as tax season boosts risks

Kiwis face rising AI-driven scams this tax season, with cybercriminals using stolen data and fake Inland Revenue contacts to target taxpayers.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Jun 2025
'Crypto is a tax-free investment' (*and other crypto tax myths!)
Crypto

'Crypto is a tax-free investment' (*and other crypto tax myths!)

As crypto gains popularity, common myths about tax obligations arise, but experts stress that profits made from crypto transactions are taxable in New Zealand.

By Janine Grainger • 5 min read • Tue, 28th Jan 2025
Maori-led fund seeks $100 million with Ethereum focus
Crypto

Maori-led fund seeks $100 million with Ethereum focus

A Maori-led fintech initiative in New Zealand aims to raise over $100 million in investment with the launch of the Quay Cove Ethereum Growth Fund.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Dec 2024
WorkSafe gets its third CEO in a year
Risk & Compliance

WorkSafe gets its third CEO in a year

The regulator’s leadership churn eases after Sharon Thompson, bringing FMA and Inland Revenue experience, is named Chief Executive.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Jun 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
Insolvency triggers record auction
Supply Chain

Insolvency triggers record auction

Creditors will see proceeds from more than 350 pieces of late-model earthmoving kit sold in New Zealand's biggest insolvency auction of its kind.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 2nd Apr 2023
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
What support is there for businesses?
Risk & Compliance

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
Rules for managing remote workers
Virtual Private Networks

Rules for managing remote workers

Working from home can trigger fresh obligations on contracts, safety, privacy and security, with employers footing extra costs.

By Georgie Hughes • 3 min read • Sun, 20th Sep 2020
Got crypto? Pay tax – A quick look at IR's new crypto-asset guidance
Crypto

Got crypto? Pay tax – A quick look at IR's new crypto-asset guidance

Inland Revenue issues new guidance on taxing crypto-assets in New Zealand, stating that individuals and businesses must pay income tax on their assets.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Sep 2020
Are you eligible for the COVID-19 Support Package?
Law

Are you eligible for the COVID-19 Support Package?

Thousands of New Zealand employers and workers can now apply for wage, leave and tax relief after the government unveiled a NZD $12.1 billion package.

By Michael Curreen • 7 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2020
Inland Revenue shuts down to make changes to tax system
Digital Transformation

Inland Revenue shuts down to make changes to tax system

The revenue system will be closed for a week in April as Inland Revenue introduces a new round of changes to make tax more straightforward.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Mar 2020
Coronavirus: What businesses need to know
Data Protection

Coronavirus: What businesses need to know

Businesses facing coronavirus disruption can now find daily-updated government guidance on tax, travel, staffing and workplace safety.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Sun, 1st Mar 2020
Inland Revenue to stop accepting cheques
Westpac

Inland Revenue to stop accepting cheques

The news comes following similar moves by the Accident Compensation Corporation, Kiwibank and New Zealand Post.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Feb 2020

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Expel & modePUSH team up to enhance cyber threat response
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Expel & modePUSH team up to enhance cyber threat response

Expel and modePUSH have joined forces to bolster cyber threat response, enhancing managed detection and incident response capabilities for clients.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
Tech investment can help small businesses stay ahead of impending IR reforms
Risk & Compliance

Tech investment can help small businesses stay ahead of impending IR reforms

With Australia's Closing Loopholes No. 2 Act set to take effect soon, small businesses must adopt tech investments to avert looming compliance challenges and penalties.

By Matt Loop • 4 min read • Thu, 13th Jun 2024
Cado Security report reveals critical gaps in cloud cybersecurity response
Artificial Intelligence

Cado Security report reveals critical gaps in cloud cybersecurity response

A staggering 90% of organisations report experiencing damage before containing cloud security incidents, revealing critical gaps in cybersecurity response, according to Cado Security.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 24th May 2024
How Kiwi FinTech is helping keep NZ's economy on track
Fintech

How Kiwi FinTech is helping keep NZ's economy on track

Three Kiwi company founders explain how they are helping the post-COVID-19 economic recovery with a mix of innovation and heart.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 6th Aug 2020