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17 April 2020

INZ Announces changes to processing priorities

NZ has today revised the order in which applications will be prioritised for processing.

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16 April 2020

COVID-19 Related Tax Relief

New legislation has provided support for New Zealand taxpayers having difficulties paying their taxes in full and on time as a result of COVID-19’s impact on income and business. The aim is to help maintain business’ long term viability.

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16 April 2020

Lockdown Level 3 – What You Need to Know

On 16 April 2020 Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern provided more detail on what New Zealand might look like when we move to Lockdown Level 3.

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14 April 2020

Family Support Services

Family Violence: support is readily available during lockdown  There is concern for the increased risk of family violence incidents during, and following, the lockdown period.

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8 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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6 April 2020

Force Majeure Clauses

Does your contract contain a force majeure clause entitling a party to suspend the performance of its contractual obligations, without incurring any liability? If you’re unsure of the relevance of your force majeure clause and how it may be applied…

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