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Build Long-Term Wealth Through Rental Property
Why do so many successful New Zealanders invest in rental property? It's not because they're looking for a quick profit. It's because they're focused on building long-term wealth." One of the biggest advantages of rental property investing is that you're building wealth in multiple ways at the same time. First, your tenants help pay down your mortgage through their rent payments. Second, over the long ...
Water charges and what landlords and tenants need to know
Property owners across Wellington, Porirua, Lower Hutt and Upper Hutt are now receiving water services invoices from Tiaki Wai following the transfer of water services on 1 July 2026. The change means property owners will receive a separate Tiaki Wai water services bill in addition to their council rates invoice. However, it's important to understand that the introduction of Tiaki Wai ...
Tax Talk Newsletter Winter 2026
Don’t be tempted to join ‘the race to the bottom’ In the world of commerce, there’s a dangerous trap known as “the race to the bottom”.When a small business tries to win customers solely by being the cheapest option, they aren’t just cutting prices – they’re often cutting their own throat.Large corporations have the “economies of scale” necessary to survive on ...
Tax talk Newsletter Autumn 2026
Control time, boost income Most people in business could earn more without working longer hours simply by keeping better control of their time.Good time management isn’t about squeezing more into your day. It’s about knowing where your time actually goes, cutting back on low-value tasks, and making sure the work that does matter is properly captured and charged. Small changes, done ...
Failure to pay PAYE deductions to Inland Revenue
The Commissioner is issuing this Revenue Alert to highlight the criminal penalties that may apply where employers do not pass PAYE and other amounts deducted from an employee’s salary or wages to Inland Revenue by the due date. Making deductions and failing to pay them to Inland Revenue is a serious offence carrying a maximum sentence of up to 5 ...