The Fair Trading Amendment Bill was introduced to parliament in December 2019 and has most recently had its first reading in February. The bill is closely centred around new protections against unfair practices – namely prohibiting unconscionable conduct in trade and extending the current Act’s protections against unfair contract terms in standard form consumer contracts…
Many businesses, whether they are only just starting up or have been in the market for a number of years, will need a bank loan at one time or another. However, before you apply for a bank loan, it is important to think things through to ensure that you know if you should get one,…
NZ Super has recently been accused to be unfair in its operations, as soon-to-be retirees doubled as high income earners are receiving large amounts of super payments despite not having the need for them. Recent statistics released to RNZ’s checkpoint show that over 30 000 of NZ Super recipients are earning double the median wage.…
Gone are the days of your visits to the bank to check on your credit balances. With banks consistently improving their client services and moving to easily accessible platforms such as the web and apps, there are more and more opportunities for you to self-organise your money with the services your bank provides. Here are…
With the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) being declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern, IRD has provided a tax relief guideline for paying taxes during this time. If you have been unable to pay outstanding tax due to hardship, then you may be able to set up an instalment arrangement in myIR…