The idea of a four-day working week might previously have seemed like a dream, but one Kiwi company is looking to make it a reality. Perpetual Guardian recently concluded an eight-week trial of the shortened working week, with managing director Andrew Barnes, claiming it was a “massive success”, adding that he wants it to become […]
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Labour’s pre-election manifesto proposed to increase the fairness of the tax system and improve housing affordability. In the six months since the Labour-led coalition entered Parliament, we have started to see some changes filtering through. As part of the proposals aimed at house prices, Inland Revenue has recently released an Issues Paper proposing to ring-fence
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The Labour coalition made immediate changes when they were elected into government, starting with repealing National’s planned tax bracket changes. Labours new ‘mini-budget’ is intended to benefit low-income earners, middle-income families with children and lift children out of poverty. The package entails: Increasing the Family tax credit by between $575 to $1,400 per year. Increasing
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“Movember” “Huey, Dewey & Louie” ??? Pictured are Mark Potts, Mark Hughson and Daniel Keller. Each took on the challenge to grow a “Mo” in November. Pottsy was late off the starting blocks but not a bad effort for eight days growth.
Introducing… Theo William Hughson We congratulate Mark & Rachel with the latest edition to the Hughson household. Patea Office We have returned to Patea. Our new office is situated at 103 Egmont Street (Laurie Gibbs former office) at the back of the old ANZ Bank building. Every Thursday Brenda Pittams will
In today’s fast changing commercial environment, it is common for employers to provide board or accommodation to employees, and move staff to new locations based on the needs of the business. This can occur when permanently moving an employee to a new location, or when temporarily seconding an employee to a different location. The value
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Life after Hughson’s Many thanks for all your good wishes when I left work. I enjoyed working with you all and will no doubt see some of you from time to time. I am always available for coffee as well (I know a cheap coffee place at 26 Wellington Street – they also have beer
Introducing… Anna Hughes, Receptionist I started at Hughson & Associates in June 2017, after a three year break to raise my little boy. I’ll be at reception every afternoon to greet visitors and help with any enquires. I tīmata ahau ki Hughson & Associates i te marama o Hune 2017, i muri i te
Inland Revenue (IRD) have recently released a new Taxation Bill and published the eighth discussion document in the Making Tax Simpler series, both of which aim to reduce the cost of tax compliance and administration for NZ businesses and individuals. Under the current PAYE system, it can be difficult for IRD to collect the correct
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New Zealand’s immigration system is currently undergoing a significant overhaul, which is sure to impact many local businesses. Following the changes to Investor Category visas announced in December 2016, further changes are also proposed to the Skilled Migrant Category (SMC) visa, for implementation in August. The proposed amendments are set to ensure better outcomes for
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