Polson Higgs

With the election less than 100 days away, the major political parties have begun announcing their tax policies. Of these, Labour's proposed Capital Gains Tax (CGT) is generating the most questions from our clients.

While we don't yet know the outcome of the election, our Tax Team has reviewed the proposal and considered what it could mean for you.

If you'd like to better understand the proposed changes and their potential impact, join Tax Partners Mike Turner and Ryan Ehlers for a 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝟐𝟎-𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐭𝐞 𝐰𝐞𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫⁣. They will explain Labour's proposed Capital Gains Tax, discuss the possible implications, and outline any actions you may wish to consider.

📅 𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟔 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭⁣
⏰ 𝟏𝟏:𝟎𝟎𝐚𝐦 – 𝟏𝟏:𝟐𝟎𝐚𝐦⁣
✅ 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝 (recording available if you can’t join live)⁣

For more info or to register - https://createsend.com/t/t-38ED2A67B6103BBF2540EF23F30FEDED

Our August Internal Training focused on international exports, giving our team practical insights into a topic many clients are navigating in today's market.

A big thank you to our guest speakers Josh Tan (ExportNZ), Jarrod Stewart (Silver Fern Farms), and Alexis Belton (Southern Clams) for sharing their expertise on trade agreements, New Zealand export opportunities, industry trends, and the realities of operating an export business from Dunedin 👏👏

Create your Future with Polson Higgs

We're currently accepting applications for both grads & interns! 😎🙌

Grads - start full-time with us in April 2027

Interns - two weeks paid part-time work beginning at the end of Jan 2027

For more info or to apply - https://www.ph.co.nz/careers/

Create your Future with Polson Higgs

We're currently accepting applications for both grads & interns! 😎🙌

Grads - start full-time with us in April 2027

Interns - two weeks paid part-time work beginning at the end of Jan 2027

For more info or to apply - https://www.ph.co.nz/careers/

A big thanks to our guest speakers for joining us as part of our July internal training on energy.

Mike & Michael from ANZ Aotearoa shared insights into financing options, while Jared from Limitless Electrical and Energy Solutions covered solar solutions & practical case studies. It was a great opportunity for the team to hear directly from industry experts and deepen our understanding on the available energy options.

Your energy decisions are not just about cost.

The current oil crisis and recent weather events have highlighted the importance of making energy a core part of any business’s long-term strategy. Join David and Brad from our business advisory team for an overview of the key factors to consider when planning your energy strategy from security of supply to return on investment.

📅 𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟖 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲
⏰ 𝟏𝟏:𝟎𝟎𝐚𝐦 – 𝟏𝟏:𝟐𝟎𝐚𝐦
✅ 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝 (recording available if you can’t join live)

For more info or to register - https://createsend.com/t/t-EFC677CC5964E8E32540EF23F30FEDED

A great effort from the team this June for Octacan 2026 👏

Driven by Presbyterian Support Otago Octacan is an annual winter can drive supporting the Familyworks Foodbank - huge thanks to everyone who contributed and to Ash & Ellie for taking our collection down!

A cool moment for our team, we've been featured on the cover of Business Rural Magazine! 🤩📸

The article shares a bit about our work with rural clients and the challenges they are facing - catch the full story below!

For more than 30 years, Polson Higgs has been helping farmers across Otago and Southland navigate the challenges of modern farming. From succession planning and cashflow management to tax and long-term business strategy, the firm continues to provide practical, forward-looking advice tailored to rural businesses.

With deep agricultural expertise and strong client relationships spanning generations, Polson Higgs remains committed to helping farming families make informed decisions and build resilient businesses for the future.

Full story👇

It’s been great to host another year of the Dunedin Young Enterprise Midyear Pitches.

Well done to all the teams who presented. It was great to hear about all your innovative products and we're excited to see where you take your ideas in the future! 👏