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The new Waste Minimisation (Information Requirement) Regulations 2021 make it mandatory for waste management facilities to keep records about the waste they’re receiving and where it’s going. Signpost of the direction the Government is taking with waste management – something that will have an impact on not only every local council, but every Kiwi household as well.

In September 2021, The Reserve Bank of New Zealand released an issues paper that considers the introduction of a New Zealand Dollar-issued digital currency that could be used to innovate and support central bank money. The risk of New Zealand falling behind international standards exists if we don’t innovate and adopt a robust CBDC.

Building resilience through technology is something that all businesses should have started thinking about or better yet, actioning, yesterday. As we come into the digital age, businesses have to take the leap in letting go of the status quo.

The festive season means shopping, celebrating, and going on holiday – but unfortunately, it’s also Christmas time for the bad guys. When we conduct our business online, we give them more opportunities than ever to steal our money and our information.

Our specialist payroll assurance team can conduct a review of your payroll system configuration and processes, and then help you and your team to implement any necessary recalculations.

Mandatory climate related reporting on the way for some NZ businesses. The Government is establishing a standardised approach to climate-related reporting for certain entities to disclose their progress on emission reduction in a way that’s transparent and consistent.

Family Business Survey 2021

Care worker shortage: Here comes the tipping point

New Zealand needs more houses. Yet despite the simplicity of that goal, it's been impossible to keep up with demand. This problem has persisted through both National and Labour Governments – several of each. As much as we might tinker around with the demand side of the equation, putting LVR restrictions up and down and tweaking interest rates, the gravity of the problem clearly lies with the supply side and our mindsets.