Tax changes, rent package coming to help small business: Robertson

Tax changes, rent package coming to help small business: Robertson
Pattrick Smellie
Tax system changes will be among measures outlined to assist small and medium-sized businesses in a speech to Business New Zealand tomorrow from Finance Minister Grant Robertson.Speaking at today's post-Cabinet press conference, Robertson said further assistance for SMEs was in the pipeline, including tax changes. He appeared also to hint at extensions to the wage subsidy scheme, perhaps on a week-by-week rather than lump sum basis.Also under consideration are measures to assist with commercial rent relief, with many businesses facing landlords...

More Economy

US tariffs will ‘squeeze, not choke, growth’
Economy

US tariffs will ‘squeeze, not choke, growth’

Uncertainty and weak domestic demand delay NZ’s recovery

Rebecca Howard 26 Mar 2025
How US fees on Chinese vessels could impact NZ
Economy

How US fees on Chinese vessels could impact NZ

The plan aims to counter China's global shipbuilding dominance.

John Anthony 24 Mar 2025
NZ tradies take up $11,000 Aussie emigration offer
Economy

NZ tradies take up $11,000 Aussie emigration offer

Nearly 100 skilled NZers have submitted a claim since January.

Gregor Thompson 21 Mar 2025
NZ leaves recession behind as 4Q GDP lifts 0.7%
Economy

NZ leaves recession behind as 4Q GDP lifts 0.7%

GDP lifts slightly more than expected. 

Staff reporters 20 Mar 2025