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Big profits, minimal tax: New report on how to make Google, Facebook pay fair share of tax
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Big profits, minimal tax: New report on how to make Google, Facebook pay fair share of tax

“Dodgy” but not necessarily illegal – and this could be tested.This is how tax expert Nick Miller describes the financial practices of Big Tech multinational giants – including Google, Facebook, Amazon, Microsoft, and Oracle – which make a lot of money in New Zealand and pay mini...

Staff reporters 04 Sep 2025
Hallenstein Glasson’s CEO resigns: Chris Kinraid leaves company in ‘strong position’
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Hallenstein Glasson’s CEO resigns: Chris Kinraid leaves company in ‘strong position’

Hallenstein Glasson’s group chief executive has resigned.The company posted an announcement to the NZX from its chair on Tuesday afternoon, saying Chris Kinraid would step down effective from Friday.“The board ... has received, with sincere regret, the resignation of its group ch...

Staff reporters 02 Sep 2025
Sky to Eroad: Ciara McGuigan takes CFO seat
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Sky to Eroad: Ciara McGuigan takes CFO seat

Ciara McGuigan will take up the mantle as Eroad’s new chief finance officer from Tuesday.                     “[McGuigan is a] highly experienced CFO and has worked with New Zealand companies, and internationally, in the telecommunications and media sectors,” co-chief executive M...

Rebecca Howard 02 Sep 2025
MyFarm Solar Fund raises $13.4 million
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MyFarm Solar Fund raises $13.4 million

The MyFarm Solar Fund successfully raised $13.4 million through an offer launched in June, bringing the total raised from wholesale investors to finance solar developments since the start of the year to $17.7m.“We are delighted with the support we have received for the MyFarm Sol...

Staff reporters 01 Sep 2025