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A recent series of property and construction sector forums hosted by Grant Thornton New Zealand provided insights into some of the biggest talking points across the sector. Expert panellists provided a deep dive into the industry from the perspective of developers, financiers, property lawyers, agencies and the Property Council NZ.

Our latest issue of Business Adviser magazine is out now. Download your copy to discover some of the key findings from our Not for Profit sector research and how property and construction businesses can navigate today’s tough climate. We also put a spotlight on NZ's primary and aged care sectors.

Our first Business Adviser issue for 2022 fast-forwards to the year 2030 to look at New Zealand’s progress on environment and sustainability. We also explore the future digital currencies have in New Zealand’s financial sector, and we reveal a secret weapon for businesses in tough economic times. For all these stories and more, download your copy.

Construction plays a big part in an economy, being one of the biggest in our industries but it's broken. With rising prices of material costs, inflation, and shortages, we have five ways to tackle exorbitant construction costs.

Businesses will continue to experience persistent material and wage price inflation as they have over the past two years, ongoing supply frustrations set against the current backdrop of tightening monetary policy, rising interest rates, the cooling of property prices, and access to credit. Read more to find out how to protect your business on new projects and weather the current storm.

Take a look into the future of the climate crisis and what New Zealand could do to achieve a sustainable future.

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 final Business Adviser issue for 2021 reveals why businesses large and small are struggling to comply with the Holidays Act 2003. Find out how your business should be accounting for software as a service (SaaS), and how climate-related reporting can boost your organisation’s value proposition. Download you copy for these stories and more.

Environmental, social and governance (ESG) credentials are no longer merely a ‘nice to have’: they are a must have for much of the mid-market.

Our latest edition of Business Adviser reveals a crisis rapidly approaching the aged care sector, and some quick tips for construction businesses operating in a covid-impacted economy. Find out how to prevent invoice fraud in your organisation, and read about a recent court case which highlights the importance of directors’ duties.

Now that covid has reared its ugly head in the community again, the already volatile and cyclical nature of the property and construction industry is further exacerbated. However, it’s an ideal time for these businesses to focus on the factors within their control rather than being burdened by the macro challenges for which there is no quick fix.

Care worker shortage: Here comes the tipping point

In this issue of Business Adviser we cover how the fringe benefit tax rate increase will affect your business and changes to the Incorporated Societies Act. We also offer our insights into various areas of Budget 2021 and new legislation for sale and purchase agreements.

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.