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Budget 2026 Tax Changes: What New Zealand Businesses Need to Know

Posted in Accounting & Advisory #budget #business

Last 28 May 2026, Finance Minister Nicola Willis delivered the 2026 Budget.  I won’t go into the details of the non-tax matters, as other commentators will cover this at length. Tax barely featured in Minister Willis’ speech.  In fact,…

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Filing GST Return: Avoid These Common Mistakes

Posted in Accounting & Advisory #eofy #gst #gst filing

Filing a GST return is a routine task for many businesses, but even small mistakes can lead to penalties, delays, or inaccurate financial records. Whether you are a sole trader or running a growing company, understanding the common pitfalls in…

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Strategic Leadership in the Age of AI: 8 Performance Trends New Zealand Businesses Must Know

Posted in Business

The conversation around AI has shifted. In 2024 and 2025, it was about experimentation. In 2026, it’s about performance. The latest Mindshop Business Leader Global Trends Report 2026 highlights a powerful truth: AI won’t replace leadership. It will amplify…

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Tax Policies for all major parties in the 2023 New Zealand Election

Posted in Business #tax

There is a dramatic divide between the tax policies of the left bloc and the centre-right bloc for the coming election. National, ACT and New Zealand First are arguing that New Zealanders are being overtaxed whereas Labour, the Green Party…

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2023 New Zealand General Election – Let the electioneering begin…

Posted in News

Today we had the first notable tax policy announcement in the lead-up to the 14 October General Election.  Although, today’s announcement did not appear planned.  Prime Minister, Chris Hipkins, was seemingly backed into a corner after poor polling and ruled…

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Aaron Cassidy of WK Advisors and Accountants: Mindshop Accredited

Posted in Accounting & Advisory

As a business leader or entrepreneur, finding the right strategic facilitation partner can be crucial to the success of your business. That’s why WK Advisors and Accountants launched its Strategic Advisory programmes designed for accountability and action, which…

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WK Effect – Hickman Native Tree Planting

Posted in Agriculture

The Hickman Family from Taimate – Farmers, Grape Growers & Conservationists We posted about the Hickman’s Native Tree planting project last year. As a follow-up, WK was invited to participate again this year. So, on a chilly but fine Tuesday…

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Simon Ross Announced as WK Christchurch Director

Posted in News

WK Advisors and Accountants has the pleasure of announcing the appointment of Simon Ross as a Director of WK Christchurch. Simon is based at the WK Christchurch office and joins Aaron Cassidy as the…

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Hargreaves Merges with WK Advisors and Accountants Christchurch Office

Posted in Accounting & Advisory

WK Advisors and Accountants has the pleasure of announcing that our Christchurch office has merged with fellow Ōtautahi-based accountancy company, Hargreaves & Felton. The merged business will trade as WK Christchurch. Rick Hill,…

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COVID-19 Brief update – 19 August 2021

Posted in COVID-19 #business #covid19

Cabinet meets tomorrow to discuss the current Alert Level settings. While we wait on an update on Alert Levels, we suggest you consider the following (where applicable/relevant):  Start planning for the possibility of Level 3 trading. If you turn your mind back…

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