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Insight, news and updates from Alliott NZ Chartered Accountants, Auckland New Zealand. The views expressed here are the views of the author and should be discussed in further detail should an article be relevant to your individual circumstances.

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Upgraded AANZFTA now in force
Australian Business
Upgraded AANZFTA now in force
The upgraded Asean-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Area agreement officially came into effect on 21 April 2025.
23 April 2025 Read More
Tariffs: Trump Card or Bluff?
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Tariffs: Trump Card or Bluff?
Trump's tariff strategy sparks uncertainty, with rapid shifts impacting businesses, markets, and global trade.
10 February 2025 Read More
Interest rate cuts rolling in
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Interest rate cuts rolling in
The Reserve Bank is cutting rates to boost the economy, aiming for a 3% OCR by 2025.
21 October 2024 Read More
Reserve Bank of NZ Cuts Cash Rate, Signals Potential for Further Reductions
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Reserve Bank of NZ Cuts Cash Rate, Signals Potential for Further Reductions
NZ's Reserve Bank cuts the cash rate by 50 basis points, hinting at possible further reductions ahead.
14 October 2024 Read More
Remuneration Rises Expected to Continue in 2023/2024 Year
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Remuneration Rises Expected to Continue in 2023/2024 Year
With remuneration rises expected to continue, it looks like another challenging year of rising wage costs. 
19 June 2023 Read More
Budget Summary 2023
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Budget Summary 2023
Summary outlining the key measures announced by the Government, with our commentary, on yesterday's NZ Budget.
19 May 2023 Read More
Two Steps Forward, One Step Back for Investors
coronavirus COVID-19
Two Steps Forward, One Step Back for Investors
Don't rely on predictions; plan for various outcomes over the next three years to avoid investment anxiety.
07 March 2023 Read More
The dark side of the Employment Relations Authority process
economy
The dark side of the Employment Relations Authority process
The processes around business downsizing can be very complicated and one misstep can be very expensive. However the conversation has been changing, according to NZ HR Specialist Ross Henderson, and prudent businesses are looking to staffing numbers ahead of an anticipated downturn in the economy.
31 January 2023 Read More
What NZ trends have changed for good?
coronavirus COVID-19
What NZ trends have changed for good?
As New Zealand businesses recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, what trends will have changed for good?
07 October 2022 Read More
How businesses with accurate data insights are surviving inflation
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How businesses with accurate data insights are surviving inflation
Whilst this is an Australian article, it has key messages for all small and medium businesses either side of the Tasman.
17 August 2022 Read More
Understanding Volatility in Your Business
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Understanding Volatility in Your Business
It is important to identify and understand the causes of the volatility in your business and develop a plan to deal with it.
27 July 2022 Read More
Another NZ Budget perspective
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Another NZ Budget perspective
More on the Cost of Living Payment as well as business and personal tax measures.
06 June 2022 Read More
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06 July 2025 Read More