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Tax Updates: 16 June 2025
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. Update to various annual rates and other Determinations Inland […]
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Tax Updates: 9 June 2025
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. 2025 mileage rates published Inland Revenue (IR) has recently […]
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“I swore I’d never be CEO” and how Dale Clareburt built a global HR tech company anyway
Boxers & Briefs Podcast #20: Building Resilience with Dale Clareburt When Dale Clareburt co-founded Weirdly in 2014, she made a declaration to her fellow founders: “I don’t mind what happens so long as I’m not the CEO and I don’t end up in this business on my own.” Six months later, she was the CEO. […]
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The blue deck chair: Don’t put up with pain
In an unashamed take from Graham Norton, I intend to write a few stories called ‘the blue deck chair.’ You are free to pull the lever and flip my chair. So please send feedback, flip, or let me walk… Well, as I guess many of you know, if you received my out-of-office, I have had […]
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Dumping and unintended consequences of trade tariffs
Arran continues his series of articles around trade tariffs and how these will impact on New Zealand (NZ) businesses. In this article, he covers: The Asian heartbeat Having just returned from Asia, the only topic discussed at every meeting, dinner, coffee catch up is Trump and tariffs. And I also witnessed first-hand the lines in […]
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Building business partnerships that grow with you
When business owners talk about what they need from their advisors, they rarely mention just the technical services. What they really want is someone who understands their vision, anticipates their challenges, and stands beside them as they navigate growth and change. Yes, this is unashamedly a message about how we can help your business. But […]
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“It makes my soul feel good.” Inside Myint Aung’s ethical fashion revolution
Boxers & Briefs Podcast #19: Starting a social impact brand with Reca founder Myint Aung In an industry often criticised for its environmental impact and labour practices, Myint Aung is charting a different course. As the founder of reca, an Auckland-based ethical fashion brand, she has created a business model that prioritises positive social impact […]
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Pioneering through invisibility: Melanie Langlotz’s augmented reality journey
Boxers & Briefs Podcast #18: Gaming for Good: Behind Geo AR with Melanie Langlotz Few entrepreneurs have had the vision and tenacity to persist with an idea that was initially dismissed as impossible. For Melanie Langlotz, founder and CEO of Geo AR Games, creating augmented reality experiences that encourage children to play outdoors required not […]
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“I spent $200 and a bottle of vodka.” How Richard Conway built NZ’s SEO empire.
Boxers & Briefs Podcast #17: Leadership and Imposter Syndrome with Richard Conway Building a successful business requires more than technical expertise in the cutthroat digital marketing world. It demands vision, persistence, ethical practices, and genuine care for both clients and employees. Few exemplify these qualities better than Richard Conway, founder and CEO of Pure SEO, […]
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Tax Updates: 12 May 2025
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 an amount derived from a foreign trust? You […]
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