Monthly Archives: March 2011

Kiwi Saver

Kiwi saver criteria If you have been with Kiwisaver for 3+ years and are over 18 years old then you can apply for the tax free $3000 government grant toward a home. The grant increases to $4000 in 2011 and … Continue reading

Finance Updates

How to reduce your financial year-end stress

March heralds the end of the tax year for the majority of small businesses in New Zealand. The lead-up to the filing deadline in July is an unpleasant experience for many; involving countless late nights wading through unruly piles of … Continue reading

Accounting news

Govt faces biggest budget deficit in history – English

NBR 23/03/2011 The Government will face the biggest budget deficit in New Zealand’s history at the end of the current financial year, Finance Minister Bill English says. Mr English faced criticism in Parliament today from Labour MPs who questioned the … Continue reading

General news

End of financial year information

For many of us, 31 March 2011 is the end of our tax year. This list is a summary of common matters that you may need to address. Please speakto your Accounting or Taxation advisor if you have any queries. … Continue reading

Accounting news

Tackling Waste Crucial To Christchurch Recovery

Now that National has finally woken up to the sad state of affairs that our country’s economy is in, I recommend they read my discussion document ‘Budget 2010: Combating Government Waste’ which outlines practical solutions to get Government spending under … Continue reading

General news

NZ FinMin says optimistic on economy as rebalancing continues

(Reuters) – The New Zealand economy is rebalancing and there are reasons to be optimistic about the outlook despite the subdued performance in the second half of 2010, Finance Minister Bill English said on Thursday. Earlier official data showed gross … Continue reading

General news

Finance company trustees facing further class action

Another local law firm is gearing up to sue the trustees of failed finance companies in class action proceedings on behalf of thousands of investors left out of pocket. As NBR reported recently, Christchurch lawyer Grant Cameron is already working … Continue reading

General news

April 1 tax changes will help balance economy

WELLINGTON -(Dow Jones)- Finance Minister Bill English said Wednesday that tax changes that will come into effect April 1 will further rebalance New Zealand’s economy towards savings and exports. “Cutting the company tax rate will make New Zealand more competitive … Continue reading

Accounting news

The Butterfly effect

The Butterfly Effect by Ron White It was 1960 and meteorologist Edward Lorenz was working in his lab. He was entering data into his computer in the hope of modeling weather patterns when he stumbled upon a theory that is … Continue reading

Property Mindset

6 levels in mindset to achieve great success

There are 6 levels that all need to be congruent with each other to be truly successful in all parts of your life. 1. Environment Have a good look at your environment- what does this have to do with success? … Continue reading

Property Mindset