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When starting a new business with another person, or introducing a new shareholder, there are many aspects of the business competing ... read more

The Trusts Act 2019 (Act) comes into effect in January 2021, providing the first major reform to trust law in over 70 years. Although ... read more

Consumers are increasingly basing their purchasing decisions on the environmental impact of the product or service. As a result, ... read more

‘Can I trust 'my' Trust if my relationship breaks down? It is generally well understood that if your relationship comes to an end ... read more

‘The Heart of a Community’ — BALDISH KAUR BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST/CREDIT ANALYST, SCOTTISH PACIFIC At Scottish Pacific, we’re read more

There has been much debate regarding what a fair rental reduction is under commercial leases where businesses have been affected by ... read more

On 15 May 2020 the COVID-19 Response (Further Management Measures) Legislation Act 2020 became law. This means that two key insolvency ... read more

The impact of COVID-19 may be felt for many months to come and will result in a number of people considering a change of direction or ... read more

On Friday, 1 May 2020, the Government announced changes to the operation of the Business Finance Guarantee Scheme (BFGS). As readers ... read more

Property owners and builders alike will have welcomed the Government announcement this week that the country will move to Alert Level 3 read more

The Government has announced that most, but not all, businesses can start to open when we shift to Alert Level 3. The businesses that ... read more

On Friday, 3 April 2020, the Government announced significant insolvency law changes in response to the likely economic impact of ... read more

If, as an employer I am receiving the wage subsidy on behalf of an employee, do I have to pay GST on the subsidy? No – it will be ... read more

The latest business restrictions announced by the Government will impact a number of commercial contracts and leasing arrangements. We read more

With the nation now in lock-down phase as a result of the Covid-19 crisis, many employers are considering how they can look after their read more

New Zealand government has offered some tax relief due to the COVID-19 (novel coronavirus). In regards to provisional tax, you may be ... read more

The 2020 Workplace Wellness Business Forum is to be held on 22 July 2020 at The Lula Inn, Viaduct, Auckland. The Engine & Business ... read more

IRD have just advised that this year they are specifically targeting the Hospitality industry and will be contacting clients in this ... read more

Do you pay your taxes by cheque? Five new ways to do it. If you normally write a cheque to pay for your taxes, it’s time to ... read more

Reminder: Rental losses ring-fenced from 2019/2020 tax year The new law on ring-fencing rental losses is now in force, which ... read more

Running a business can often seem daunting, complex and lonely. The Team at The Engine can help you on the path to success. Whether you read more

The Engine’s Membership at all three levels will have you thinking through real life situations and proven solutions via our resources. read more

New Zealand and Australia received new standards and procedures for specimen collection, detection, and quantification of drugs in oral read more

With the current Government going back to old legislation around Rest & Meal breaks, the Bus industry has been tipped into turmoil ... read more