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For civil construction businesses, margins and machinery only tell part of the story about their value. In this article, Louisa Meredith and Matt Thomson cover the operational, governance and financial factors that can make your business more resilient, more profitable and ultimately more attractive to acquirers long before any sale is on the table:

New Zealand’s food sector has avoided major supply chain disruption so far this year, but rising fuel, freight, insurance and input costs are continuing to squeeze margins and cashflow across manufacturing, wholesale and retail. Joel Gauntlett says these are no longer temporary economic conditions; they are now part of normal trading. He reveals what the more resilient businesses are focusing on to cope with this perpetual volatility.

This issue covers updated GST guidance on directors’ and board members' fees, OECD Pillar Two implementation developments and more.

If the margins in your construction business are already razor thin, rising fuel and material costs could push profitability even closer to the edge. Matt Hannah explains why accurate job costing, real-time financial visibility, and stronger systems have never been more important for construction businesses. He covers where risk is building across the sector, how poor costing can quietly erode profits, and the practical steps you can take to protect your cashflow, improve decision making, and strengthen your business for the years ahead.

Owning a mortgage-free home has traditionally been the optimal situation for the Kiwi retiree. But for many people, that’s not an option as an increasing number of New Zealanders are approaching retirement as renters. Dan Lowe, property and construction services leader at Grant Thornton New Zealand looks at how build to rent developments could support our elderly population.

The 14 May issue of Tax Watch covers several key Inland Revenue developments, including the Long-term Insights Briefing on future tax system pressures, updates to FIF rules and Australian share exemptions, and consultations on expanded information sharing.

Discover how to increase your chances of achieving a successful business sale.

This issue of Tax Watch covers the tax implications for businesses that provide sponsorship, a compliance reminder about crypto assets, and the latest submission to Inland Revenue's 'Questions we've been asked' publication.

Two questions are on the horizon for New Zealand’s public benefit entities (PBEs). First, is your organisation ready for two new accounting standards: PBE IPSAS 47 and 48? The second big question is whether you have a clear, well-communicated strategy when it comes to your reserves.

In this week’s edition of Tax Watch you’ll find updates about guidance for transfer pricing documentation, a technical decision on staged land subdivision and financial arrangement rules and a GST consultation about the reduced value rule for long-term stays in commercial dwellings.

The 16 April 2026 issue of Tax Watch which covers Pillar Two registrations, changes to fringe benefit tax under the recently enacted Taxation (Annual Rates) Bill, an extension of the tax pooling regime being piloted by Inland Revenue, and consultations currently open for comment.

To meet your tax compliance requirements for the financial year end 2025, you need to complete an information questionnaire and send it back to us along with any required documentation. You can return your form using one of two methods - print and post or email.

The 1 April 2026 edition of Tax Watch includes updates about relief for rising fuel costs, tax changes made to boost infrastructure investment in New Zealand, guidance for the GST treatment of PSPs and BNPL entities, amendments to the common reporting standard and more ...

Aotearoa has recently seen several high-profile data breaches, affecting healthcare services, a law firm and a community networking site. For companies that experience breaches, the result is significant reputational and financial damage.

With Government setting out proposed changes to the Retirement Villages Act, alarm bells will be well and truly ringing for many operators already struggling under a challenging business model.

Key tax news and information from our team to help yours. This week's edition includes new legislation tabled with Inland Revenue, cautionary tales from IR about recent prosecutions, and how to comply with Pillar Two if you’re a NZ subsidiary of a multinational organisation.