Changes to the Business Finance Guarantee Scheme: Abnormal Lending on Normal Terms
On Friday, 1 May 2020, the Government announced changes to the operation of the Business Finance Guarantee Scheme (BFGS). As readers ... read more
Covid-19 – Resumption of building work at Alert Level 3
Property owners and builders alike will have welcomed the Government announcement this week that the country will move to Alert Level 3 read more
Alert Level 3 – Implications for Commercial Contracts and Leases
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
Significant changes to Company Law announced
On Friday, 3 April 2020, the Government announced significant insolvency law changes in response to the likely economic impact of ... read more
Covid-19 – Tax & Wage Subsidy – Common questions on support for Employers during COVID-19
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
Covid-19 – Lockdown Level 4 – Commercial Contracts & Leases – Martelli-McKegg
The latest business restrictions announced by the Government will impact a number of commercial contracts and leasing arrangements. We read more
Covid-19-Employment-FAQ-Martelli-McKegg
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
COVID-19 Tax Relief for Businesses
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
Business Forum – ‘Workplace Wellbeing’ 13 May 2020 @ Lula Inn – The Viaduct
The 2020 Workplace Wellness Business Forum is to be held on 13 May 2020 at The Lula Inn, Viaduct, Auckland. The Engine & Business ... read more
IRD Audit Hospo Industry 2020
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?
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
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
The benefits of external business advisory help – we have walked in your shoes.
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 Membership Benefits
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 Drug Testing Standards
New Zealand and Australia received new standards and procedures for specimen collection, detection, and quantification of drugs in oral read more
Rest and Meal Breaks vs the Bus Industry
With the current Government going back to old legislation around Rest & Meal breaks, the Bus industry has been tipped into turmoil ... read more