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After several difficult seasons, many farmers across New Zealand are finally seeing a return to stronger profitability. Improved commodity prices, favourable weather, and better production outputs have all contributed to a more positive financial outlook for the 2025–2026 farming year.

If you are self-employed or a contractor you have two options for your Accident Compensation Cover - Standard CoverPlus (CP) CoverPlus Extra (CPX) You’ll automatically be placed on CoverPlus (CP) and Inland Revenue provides ACC with a summary of your earnings from your income tax return (IR3). This information, combined...

The new year is a new beginning. If you are a business owner, this is often the time of year when you reflect on where you are at and think about your business goals for the year ahead. Setting goals is an essential part of personal and professional growth. These...

The new Finance Minister, Nicola Willis announced savings via redirected funds and exiting projects in the government’s mini-budget. The new Finance Minister, Nicola Willis has revealed the government’s mini-budget, alongside Treasury’s half-year economic and fiscal update in Wellington. In its executive summary, Treasury that concluded that ‘although economic growth...

When you’re in control of your profit and loss (P&L), you have a tighter hold on the reins of your profitability. What is Profit and Loss? Your Profit and Loss statement is commonly called your ‘P&L’. It’s also sometimes referred to as your...

We don’t yet know exactly how the new National-led coalition government will be formed. But we do know that National pledged to make some major changes to tax if it came into power. Here are some of the changes that could affect you: Tweaks...

MBS Advisors proud sponsors of the Fireworks Extravaganza MBS Advisors are a proud sponsor of the Morrinsville Fireworks Extravaganza for another year. Saturday 4th November 2023 Morrinsville Recreatation Grounds....

As a business owner, how much should you pay yourself? It depends on how much your business can afford, market pay rates, and whether reinvestment could pay dividends. Being the boss means you get to make all the big decisions about your business – including how much to pay yourself...

With immense pleasure, we celebrate Liam Crean's well-deserved promotion to Associate, recognizing his dedicated service and contributions to MBS Advisors. Liam recently completed his Certificate of Public Practice qualification and is looking forward to expanding his client portfolio and creating meaningful client relationships with a focus on creating...