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After years of Budget Day being about how much worse things were than anticipated, Budget 2026 has a more positive spin, notwithstanding the current uncertain global environment.
Baker Tilly's new Mid-Market Maze report has found leaders expect a decade defined by tighter regulation, constrained resources and ongoing geopolitical volatility.
Kiwis are set to spend 130 days paying tax this year, five days less than in 2025, but the interpretation depends on your outlook.
After several tough years, New Zealand’s construction sector was hoping for a more stable operating environment. Instead, the conflict in Iran has driven costs higher and stalled demand just as it was picking up again.
Karen Brock started working for our Tauranga office as an accounting grad. Nearly 30 years later, she has a wealth of knowledge and experiences to share.
For many employers, performance management can feel like a complex and elongated HR process.
Are you an employer who’s been implementing AI within your business? As with all changes that affect people, it’s important to help your employees navigate the switch.
Fonterra shareholders and unit holders are about to receive a significant cash windfall.
Baker Tilly International has climbed two places in International Accounting Bulletin’s latest World Survey rankings to become the eighth largest global accounting network.
For many business owners, tax is something that’s dealt with after the fact – once the return is filed or when Inland Revenue comes calling. But with the right strategy, tax doesn’t need to be reactive, stressful or unnecessarily expensive.
Big payroll changes are landing on 1 April 2026 and they’ll be felt in employees’ pay packets straight away. Employers need to be well prepared: With Holidays Act backpay and penalty risks still front of mind, getting it right is non-negotiable and staff will expect nothing less.
Our year has got off to a great start with the appointment of five new directors, including one each in Auckland and Wellington, and three in Tauranga.
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