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29 June 2022

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New calculator added to the Climate Action Toolbox

We've just added a carbon emissions calculator to the Climate Action Toolbox. The calculator makes it even easier to measure and reduce your business's carbon footprint. Join over 24,000 businesses who have used the toolbox.
 

Check out our carbon calculator
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Emission trading scheme updates

The Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS), which is a climate change response to help New Zealand move towards a low emissions economy, has been updated. If your business is involved in ETS, there are steps you can take to be compliant.
 

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Do you have a whistleblowing policy?

As a business owner, it might be a good time to think about what you need to do if someone in your team makes a serious complaint of wrongdoing in the workplace. The Act that protects whistleblowers has been updated and comes into effect on 1 July 2022.
 

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Income tax returns due 7 July

If you're filing your own tax return, make sure you file correctly and on time. Tax changes over the past year may mean you need to file slightly differently this time around. Some of the changes related to filing are: 

  • tax on some COVID-19 support payments 
  • new rental property interest limitation rules
  • reporting requirements for trusts.

Read more to make your tax time easier.
 

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Trouble with tax time

If you think you've made a mistake on your tax return or have realised you can't pay, it isn't the end of the world. But it is important that you let Inland Revenue (IR) know without delay so they can help you. Read more to see how you can fix common tax mistakes.
 

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Need a Business Mentor?

Business Mentors NZ has gone virtual. There are over 1,700 business mentors around New Zealand who can help you and your business succeed. As a busy business owner, you can access a Virtual Mentor from anywhere, whenever it works for you. See how they can help you.
 

Get help
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Accredited Employer Work Visas

If you regularly hire or are considering hiring migrants, you need to become an Accredited Employer. Part of the accreditation process is asking your migrant workers to apply for a visa which they can do from 4 July 2022. 

To see the full process and more details on how and when your migrant workers can apply, click below. 
 

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Fair Pay Agreement updates

Parliament’s Select Committee are reviewing all submissions on the Fair Pay Agreement (FPA). To see the full update and more information on FPA, click below.
 

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How's your website measuring up?

Digital Boost's Checkable Tool will help make the most of your online presence by checking your website, security, and e-commerce all for free.
 

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