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Calling time on cheques
Earlier this month, you may have seen our announcement that Inland Revenue will be moving away from cheques as we become increasingly digital in the way we work. From 1 March 2020, we will no longer be accepting cheques, including post-dated cheques (dated after 1 March 2020) from customers who are able to use alternative payment options. With cheque usage declining ...
Protect your business from this common cyber scam
It’s easy to fall for and can go unnoticed. But if you know what to look for and put these four security measures in place, you’ll be in a good position to keep you and your business safe. The scamLast year, CERT NZ received a report from a small business that was receiving emails from an attacker pretending to be a ...
Company fined $500,000 after elderly man’s death
More than two years after an elderly man died after falling from a mobility scooter on a damaged footpath one of the companies responsible for his health and safety has been fined $500,000. WorkSafe Chief Investigator Hayden Mander said after the sentencing in the Manukau District Court today that the company had obstructed the WorkSafe investigation, and didn’t turn up at ...
Use-of-money interest (UOMI) rate change
From 29 August 2019 the UOMI rates on underpayments and overpayments of tax changed. The new rates are: underpayment rate: 8.35% (previously 8.22%) overpayment rate: 0.81% (previously 1.02%) Source: www.ird.govt.nz ...
Rental properties: New laws now in effect
New healthy homes standards became law on 1 July. Check what’s required and what you need to do next. What you need to know What: New minimum standards for rental properties to improve heating, insulation, ventilation and drainage, reduce moisture and stop draughts. Check out our recent newsletter article for an overview of the specific requirements. New healthy homes standards for rental properties When: ...