Government & politics

What stimulus support can sole traders and self-employed workers receive?

|
By MYOB Team

With the announcement of wage subsidies and other support for businesses impacted by COVID-19, we asked local expert Lynley Averis, owner of AccountAgility NZ, how sole traders and freelancers can apply to receive assistance.

COVID-19: Economic stimulus for businesses in Australia and New Zealand

|
By Benjamin Kluwgant

State and federal governments have been unveiling stimulus packages in an attempt to throw their economies a lifeline as the coronavirus pandemic unfolds.

$12.1b support package for Kiwi businesses impacted by COVID-19

|
By Campbell Phillips

As the world continues to grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ardern Government has swung into action, announcing one of the largest stimulus initiatives in the world, equating to around four percent of GDP.

Trusts Act 2019: Law of trusts evolves in NZ

|
By Henry Brandts-Giesen

New Zealand has one of the highest rates of trusts per capita in the world, but the law regarding trusts has been long overdue for an update. If you’re a trustee, there are some things you should know before changes come into force in 2021, writes Henry Brandts-Giesen.

New Zealand Budget: Great for wellbeing, unless you’re a business owner

|
By Campbell Phillips

Today, New Zealand’s Coalition government handed down what it’s dubbed the ‘Wellbeing’ Budget, in which it has “committed to putting the wellbeing of current and future generations of New Zealanders at the heart of everything we do”.

Updates to employment law rebalance worker protections in NZ

|
By Shelley Magic

On 6 May, new amendments and additions were made to the Employment Relations Act 2000. Here’s everything small business employers need to know.

Your guide to the minimum wage increase

|
By MYOB Team

The New Zealand Government has just announced a hike in the minimum wage – and here’s what you need to know.

NZ economy rosy, business confidence less so

|
By MYOB Team

The New Zealand economy is swimming along nicely, but business confidence is now at its lowest point since the GFC – why?

Kiwi retailers to benefit from changes to GST on online purchases

|
By Campbell Phillips

The vast majority of online sales will soon attract GST, levelling the playing field for NZ retailers.
You're on page 5 of 6