Tax, foreign investment and productivity – draft long-term insights briefing
Source: Inland Revenue Department –
Inland Revenue’s draft long-term insights briefing on tax, foreign investment and productivity. It examines how New Zealand’s tax settings are...
More tightening needed
Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand
The Monetary Policy Committee today increased the Official Cash Rate (OCR) to 1 percent. The Committee also agreed to...
Diving around public wharves, marinas and boat ramps
Source: Worksafe New Zealand
22 February 2022
After a series of near misses between vessels and occupational divers this bulletin provides guidance for working around public...
COVID-19 and diver safety
Source: Worksafe New Zealand
21 February 2022
This safety alert updates the previous advice issued in May 2020 and highlights the serious health and safety risks...
Northland Farmer prohibited from owning or managing cattle and sheep for 10 years, fined...
Source: Ministry for Primary Industries
A farmer who failed to adequately feed cattle, treat animals for worms and tend to ill and injured cattle, has...
Infant formulae recall in US
Source: Ministry for Primary Industries
Date: 19 February 2022
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Abbott Laboratories New Zealand Limited is recalling specific brands and batches of infant formula product...
Longline fisher who went to sea without observer aboard fined $7,800
Source: Ministry for Primary Industries
The owner of a longline tuna fishing company who failed to take a fisheries observer on a fishing trip was...
Tax administration in a digital world
Source: Inland Revenue Department –
An officials’ issues paper about possible policy changes required to support a more digital tax system.
It covers frameworks for considering...
Public views sought on digitising the tax system
Source: Inland Revenue Department –
Inland Revenue today launched a consultation document for public feedback. The document, Tax administration in a digital world, considers New...
Businesses must assess the capabilities of their workers in a safe and controlled environment
Source: Worksafe New Zealand
11 February 2022
WorkSafe New Zealand is reminding businesses they must assess the capabilities of their workers in a safe and controlled...
Cabinet paper CAB-21-SUB-0418: Tax Administration (Extension of Due Dates) Order 2021
Source: Inland Revenue Department –
Information release for the Tax Administration (Extension of Due Dates) Order 2021. The Order extends the due date for the...
Innovation key to the future of money and cash
Source: Reserve Bank of New Zealand
New Zealand’s money and cash system is at a “cross road” and innovation is necessary to build a sustainable...