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Big changes are coming to the Holidays Act

The new Employment Leave system will change how annual leave, sick leave and other entitlements are calculated and managed.

We've put together a quick overview of the key changes and what employers should know as they start preparing for the transition.

Read the full update on our website.

Employment Law Update: What Employers Needs to Know After years of confusion and costly payroll errors, New Zealand's Holidays Act is set for its biggest overhaul in more than 20 years. The Government has introduced the Employment Leave Bill, which will replace the current Holidays Act 2003 with a simpler, hours-based system. While the new legislatio...

🎉 Mid-Winter Celebration! 🎉

Our office will be closed today from 12pm–2pm while we take our hardworking team out for a well-deserved mid-winter lunch. 🥂

Thanks for your understanding!

Good news for kiwifruit growers!

Westpac New Zealand has become the first bank to allow eligible growers to use Zespri shares as security for lending.

For many growers, Zespri shares are one of their biggest assets, so this is a welcome change that could provide more flexibility when it comes to financing future investments or business growth.

We've broken down what this means and why it's good news for the industry in our latest blog.

If you have any questions about what this could mean for your business, get in touch with our team – we're always happy to help!

A Boost for Kiwifruit Growers: Using Zespri Shares to Help Secure Finance For many kiwifruit growers, Zespri shares are one of their most valuable assets. Until recently, however, those shares could not easily be used to support lending. That has now changed. Westpac New Zealand has become the first bank approved to allow eligible growers to use their Zespri shares as sec...

Thinking about investing in your business?

Investment Boost could help you claim a larger tax deduction sooner when you purchase eligible business assets such as vehicles, machinery, technology, tools and even commercial buildings.

If you're planning to invest, it's worth understanding how the rules apply before you buy.

Read our latest blog to see how Investment Boost works and whether your next purchase could qualify.

📞 Have questions? Get in touch with our team – we're happy to help.

Investment Boost Is Here – Are You Making the Most of It? Investment Boost has now been available since May 2025, but many businesses still aren't making the most of it. The initiative was designed to encourage business investment, by allowing businesses to claim part of their tax deduction upfront, rather than waiting to recover the full benefit over seve...

2026 Herd Scheme Values Are Out!

Inland Revenue has released the latest Herd Scheme (National Average Market Value) figures for livestock, with significant movements across several classes compared to previous years.

If you're using the Herd Scheme to value livestock, these updated values could have an impact on your year-end accounts and tax position.

If you'd like to understand what these changes mean for your farming business, get in touch with our team.

2026 Herd Scheme Values National average market values of specified livestock for the 2025-26 income year Average Market - Value per Head $ SHEEP Classes of Livestock 2026 2025 Ewe hoggets 188.00 147.00 Ram and wether hoggets 180.00 145.00 Two-tooth ewes...

We’re back with another Meet the Team post - Time to get to know our administration team. This is Julie!

Julie has worked in the field of administration after moving on from self-employment in a commercial cleaning business and caravan rental business.

Being part of a close-knit team of professionals with exceptional levels of skills, as well as a happy, busy work environment, are the main keys to job satisfaction for Julie, and this is reflected in the relationships she has forged with staff and clients over the years.

Hockey is a major part of Julie’s life over the winter months: as a player and Secretary/Treasurer for the Hikurangi Hockey Club. Family life is equally important to Julie with Saturday mornings dedicated to yet more sport, watching twin grandsons playing soccer.

👉 Want to meet the rest of our team? Head to https://ebp.co.nz/who-we-are/meet-the-team #

Not sure if you’re set up right going into the new financial year?

A lot of people start out as sole traders (which is totally fine), but as things grow, that structure doesn’t always keep up.

We’ve put together a simple blog breaking down company vs sole trader, plus a super easy decision guide you can download.

If you’ve ever wondered whether you should be operating through a company — this is for you.

Sole Trader vs Company: Which Structure Is Right for Your Business? Whether you are starting a new business or purchasing an existing one, one of the most important decisions you will make is how to structure your business. A common misconception is that the decision comes down to tax rates alone. In reality, the key considerations are: Risk exposure Profitability G...

Happy Easter from the team!

Our offices will be closed over the Easter break, and we will be back on Tuesday, 7 April.

Wishing you a safe and relaxing long weekend!

🐰🏆 AND THAT’S A WRAP! 🏆🐰

We’ve been blown away by the incredible effort and creativity in this year’s Easter Colouring Competition 🎨🌸

Check out our winning masterpieces along with a look at all the amazing entries we received - choosing was not easy!

Thank you so much to everyone who took part, we loved seeing each and every one. Winners will be contacted privatley 💛

With the financial year-end fast approaching, now’s the time to get organised and make sure everything is in place for a smooth close-off. A bit of preparation now can save you time, stress, and unnecessary back-and-forth later.

In our latest blog, we cover what you should be focusing on before 31 March — and how to set yourself up for a clean, efficient year-end process.

Get ahead of the rush and make things easier on yourself 👇
🔗 https://ebp.co.nz/blog/article/lets-get-year-end-ready

Let’s Get Year-End Ready The season of spreadsheets, receipts, and “where did I save that?” is upon us! With the end of the financial year nearly here, now’s the time to pull together key information, double-check expense claims, and give your record-keeping a quick health check. We know tax prep isn’t anyone’s fa...