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BusinessThe DNA of Extraordinary Organisations
Last week, I suggested something: Extraordinary organisations don’t happen by accident. They are intentionally built. That naturally led me to another question. If extraordinary organisations are intentionally built… what exactly are leaders building? Most organisations have capable people. They have a strategy. They invest heavily in technology, leadership development, and modern systems. Yet, organisations with […]
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Tax Updates: 28 April 2026
Welcome to this week’s review of tax issues where Richard comments on what’s been happening in the world of tax over the past week. If you have a question or would like a second opinion on any national or international tax issues, please contact Richard via email at [email protected]. Sponsorship — the fine line The issue of sponsorship […]
Tax Updates: 20 April 2026
Welcome to this week’s review of tax issues where Richard comments on what’s been happening in the world of tax over the past week. If you have a question or would like a second opinion on any national or international tax issues, please contact Richard via email at [email protected]. Deferred Property Settlements & Financial Arrangements This week, I […]
Tax Updates: 15 April 2026
Welcome to this week’s review of tax issues where Richard comments on what’s been happening in the world of tax over the past week. If you have a question or would like a second opinion on any national or international tax issues, please contact Richard via email at [email protected]. We finally made it! After a challenging start to […]
Just how bad is the supermarket duopoly for New Zealand?
For years, New Zealand’s grocery market has been dominated by just two players: Foodstuffs and Woolworths. Today, Foodstuffs owns New World, Pak’n Save, 4Square and Gilmours, and Woolworths owns Woolworths and SuperValue. Together they hold 88% of the entire food and produce market outside Auckland and 71% within it. It began when the Commerce Commission […]
Entertainment vs networking: What can businesses claim?
For business owners, few areas of tax cause more confusion than the line between entertainment and networking expenses. Get it right, and you can legitimately reduce your tax liability. Get it wrong, and you risk an Inland Revenue (IRD) audit or missed deductions. Here is what you need to know. The fundamental rule: It’s about […]
