Guidance on COVID-19 Tax Legislation
Various tax measures have been introduced which are intended to provide tax relief to those affected by COVID-19.
Redundancies in the Post COVID-19 Economy
The COVID-19 global pandemic has forced businesses to make unprecedented changes to adjust and survive. The new business landscape emerging in the post COVID-19 economy signals that changes to staffing structures are likely to be common.
Wage Subsidy Extension Update
On 14 May 2020 the government announced that the Wage Subsidy Scheme would be extended. The Wage Subsidy Extension payments will be available from 10 June 2020 until 1 September 2020.
Immigration (COVID-19 Response) Amendment Bill set to close New Zealand’s doors, for now
The New Zealand Government has passed the Immigration (COVID-19 Response) Amendment Bill, pushing it through the legislative process in near record time.
What the Visa Processing Landscape looks like Under Level 2
With restrictions relaxing under alert level 2 and more staff able to return to the office, Immigration New Zealand’s visa processing capacity, which has been largely limited over the lockdown period, is now increasing.
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.