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Why the positive sentiment despite highest insolvency rate in 15 years

Business confidence is improving, but 2025 still brought New Zealand's highest insolvency tally in 15 years as historic debt hit firms.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sat, 21st Feb 2026

Disaster Recovery

Construction insolvencies up 53% in one year

Construction firms are under mounting strain as price rises, supply shortages and softer demand push insolvencies higher across New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 1st Jun 2023

Management

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 Department

New Zealand rated 'compliant' in OECD tax transparency review

The OECD's Global Forum issued the rating after examining NZ's laws and practices on the exchange of information with other tax authorities.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Apr 2018

Email Security

SMBs warned to watch out for 'Corporate Portal New Zealand' scam

The New Zealand Companies Office is once again warning organisations to watch out for fake correspondence that appears to be from 'Corporate Portal'.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Aug 2017

Global Stories

New Zealand Companies Office stories

Fintech

The battle of big tech: Biggest tech retailers in NZ reveal financial reports

JB HI-FI and Harvey Norman show improved business performance in recent financial records, driven by the COVID-19 spending boom.

By Mitchell Hageman • 2 min read • Fri, 4th Feb 2022

Fintech

Optimizer HQ subsidiaries' debts likely to top $11 million

Claims against two Optimizer HQ subsidiaries are likely to hit $11.3 million, with liquidators reviewing the sale of business assets pre-liquidation.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Dec 2015