We all like to control our environment. It makes us feel safe. The problem is we all seek to do that in our own way, and by default no one can ever control our environment to the extent that they might wish. If collectively we were successful there would be no uncertainly, no risk, no […]

Recently (well, it feels like recently, the way this year is flying by), Budget 2025 introduced the Investment Boost – a deduction for new investment assets. The relevant legislation was included in the Taxation (Budget Measures) Act 2025, which was passed on 23rd May 2025. The deduction will apply to new investment assets which are […]

This month, the Gilligan Sheppard team gathered for lunch to celebrate a remarkable milestone: Tanya’s 30 years with the firm. As speeches were shared and memories recounted, it became clear that three decades at one company is more than just a career achievement — it’s a testament to loyalty, adaptability, and the kind of workplace […]

Boxers & Briefs Podcast #40: Brand strategy for businesses with Tim Dove. What should you name your business? What story are you trying to tell? Who are you trying to reach? These questions keep countless entrepreneurs awake at night, scrolling through domain registrars and brainstorming sessions that go nowhere. For Tim Dove, Strategic Director of […]

Boxers & Briefs Podcast #39: “They stole over $195,000 from my business” with Sam Martin – First Point Electrical When Sam Martin founded First Point Electrical in September 2009, he never imagined that fifteen years later, he’d be sharing a story about discovering over $195,000 in employee theft. The musician-turned-entrepreneur built his Auckland-based electrical business […]

Boxers & Briefs Podcast #38: Trades, trials, and transformations in business with No Shock Electrical What happens when a thriving electrical business with a full workload discovers it’s losing money month after month? For Shamus O’Donnell and Matt, co-owners of No Shock Electrical, this challenging reality became a turning point that would reshape their entire […]

Boxers & Briefs Podcast #37: Conquering self-doubt and building unshakeable confidence with Monique Bradley In the world of business, confidence isn’t just about having the answers. It’s about knowing your value, owning your story, and having the resilience to keep moving forward when challenges arise. For speaker, MC, and confidence coach Monique Bradley, this lesson […]

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 richard@gilshep.co.nz. Is it really a dividend? I’ve been a little […]

We’re a year out from a general election and heading into local body elections as a dry run for next year. None of this bodes well. A note from the team: The views shared in this piece are the personal opinions of Bruce Sheppard and don’t necessarily reflect the position of others within Gilligan Sheppard. […]

If you’re running an overseas company doing business in New Zealand, or you’re a larger New Zealand company, you might need to deal with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) reporting. It sounds complicated, but it doesn’t have to be a nightmare if you know what you’re doing. What exactly is IFRS reporting? Think of IFRS […]

Boxers & Briefs Podcast #36: The future of AI and cybersecurity and what it means for businesses with Claude Chiorean Everyone’s talking about AI, but most businesses are getting the relationship wrong from the start. They’re approaching artificial intelligence like it’s a helpful colleague rather than what it actually is—a powerful tool that requires careful […]