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Budget 2026 includes proposed changes to New Zealand’s foreign investment fund (FIF) rules. These are the tax rules that can apply when New Zealand residents invest in overseas shares. The changes will be relevant to direct investors in foreign companies, as well as founders, early investors and others affected by offshore migration or foreign listing events. Below is a summary of the key proposals announced on 28 May 2026. As these measures are still proposed, the final details may change as the legislation progresses.

It may have started as a hobby, or a one-off sale of goods, but at some point, you realise that you have a business. If you are making losses, you may be able to deduct the losses from your other taxable income. If you are making profits, you may need to pay tax.

If you’re making money from online content, it may be taxable. My husband watches videos of gamers playing his favourite first-person shooter computer game. My children watch other children unboxing toys and hamsters finding their way through mazes on YouTube Kids. I follow my favourite style consultant on Instagram and read her blogs. My younger cousins avidly watch the latest TikTok videos. We love watching these people having fun, so can they really be earning taxable income?  We have outlined below the tax issues for content creators like bloggers, influencers, gamers, online reviewers, video makers.

Unleaded fuel prices are up 13% and diesel prices up 42% in the past 28 days. What can businesses do to manage costs, retain profits and take care of their team?

If you are a product seller, you need to count and value your unsold stock at year end. Here are our ten top tips for easier stocktaking.

You don’t need to want to sell your business to benefit from knowing if you could. This month’s guest blog is from Jing Seth of Kāhu Partners Limited.

IRD is seeking public feedback on proposed tax changes for loans made to shareholders. This could have significant implications for SME shareholders who have chosen not to pay themselves a shareholder salary or dividend.

In today’s volatile environment, inventory management isn’t just about efficiency—it’s about resilience. For manufacturers, logistics operators, and retailers, the right inventory strategy can mean the difference between thriving and struggling during supply chain shocks. 

The Holidays Act 2003 is getting a shake up and employers are hoping the reforms under the Employment Leave Bill will make it easier for them to calculate work entitlements.