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5 May 2020

NZ Govt’s Draft Bill to give Unfettered Visa Powers

Parliament has today had its first reading of the Immigration (COVID-19 Response) Amendment Bill which, if passed, will grant a range of time-limited visa powers aimed at addressing Covid-19 ‘challenges’ in the context of immigration.

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29 April 2020

Inland Revenue’s timing concessions due to COVID-19

Residence Issues   Inland Revenue has released a public statement relating to the unintended and unprecedented consequences for tax residence rules due to COVID-19.

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23 April 2020

Impact of COVID-19 on Residential Tenancies

Whether you are a tenant or a landlord of a residential property, it is important you know your rights and obligations during the COVID-19 Alert Level restrictions.

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23 April 2020

Alert Level 3 – What this Means for Businesses

On Monday 21 April 2020 Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced that 11. 59pm on Monday 27 April 2020 would be the end of New Zealand’s nationwide lockdown at Alert Level 4.

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22 April 2020

Property Transactions at Level 3

Whether you are in the middle of a residential property transaction or have just entered into a sale and purchase agreement, your transaction is likely to be impacted by the COVID-19 Alert Level restrictions.

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20 April 2020

Tax Considerations for Returning Kiwis

When returning to New Zealand tax is most likely one of the last things people consider (if they consider it at all).

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