At Moore Markhams New Zealand we provide audit, accounting, tax and business advisory services to help people thrive – our clients, our people, and the communities we live and work in.
For many professionals, building a rewarding career often comes with trade-offs—sacrificing lifestyle for opportunity, or vice versa. But for Prasheila, a Manager at the Queenstown office of Moore Markhams Otago, the move from Auckland to Queenstown has proven that you don’t need to be in a big city to have a thriving career in accounting.
For many accountants, the Big Four firms represent the pinnacle of career success. But for Logan Philpot, a Team Leader at Moore Markhams Dunedin, career success isn’t just about the name on the door—it’s about growth, balance, and meaningful client relationships.
Under the guidance of registered landscape architect Hugh Forsyth, Biostream has emerged as a trailblazer in environmental innovation. The company specialises in Floating Treatment Wetland systems, offering self-sustaining, eco-friendly solutions for diverse stormwater and wastewater challenges.
For over two decades, Phillips Associates have been at the forefront of New Zealand’s architectural and urban design landscape. The directors of Phillips Associates bring a deep passion for sustainable and thoughtful design, backed by experience working across New Zealand, Europe, and the United States.
With a very narrow lens, accountants and tax professionals focus on helping clients understand how their business is performing and to assist them in meeting their tax compliance obligations.
Flu vaccinations are exempt from fringe benefit tax (FBT) if they are provided to employees either through a clinic set up on work premises, or where a voucher is given to the employee to use at their doctor or another clinic.
The schedular tax regime falls under the PAYE rules and typically applies to require tax to be withheld from self-employed individuals if they perform certain types of work, such as modelling or shearing.
Although not desirable, it is not unusual for an employee to raise a personal grievance with their employer. Section 123 of the Employment Relations Act 2000 (ERA) provides for a number of remedies where an employee has a personal grievance.
The New Zealand Government has recently proposed a significant overhaul of the taxation rules affecting charities and not-for-profits (NFPs), which could have far-reaching implications for businesses and organisations across the country.
In today’s business environment, effective decision-making is key to navigating change and achieving sustainable growth. For small to medium sized enterprises where there can be fewer individuals at a senior decision-making level, there is arguably a greater need to have a strong decision-making process to ensure decisions are not made in a vacuum.
Tax compliance can be complex, between income tax, GST, PAYE there is often a lot to manage and get right. It is therefore inevitable that from time-to-time mistakes will happen. When these moments occur the question then becomes “what do we do?”.
New Zealand's updated Active Investor Plus visa aims to attract foreign investors by introducing more flexible investment options and lowering entry barriers, such as removing English language requirements. While these changes may boost economic activity and diversify investments, their long-term impact depends on investor confidence, sectoral alignment, and global competitiveness.
At Moore Markhams, our strength lies in connection. It’s what sets us apart—our ability to collaborate across firms, share insights, and build trust with colleagues throughout New Zealand and beyond. Find out how connection was on show at our 2025 annual CE Conference.
Aotea Health, founded in 2017 by Tama Toki, is a company deeply rooted in the wisdom of mātauranga Māori (Māori knowledge). Inspired by the therapeutic qualities of Aotearoa’s natural environment, Aotea Health blends innovation with the healing power of native flora to deliver skincare and pharmaceutical solutions.
The Ports of Auckland case highlights the critical importance of health and safety for directors. Failures in duty of care and safety systems led to personal accountability under New Zealand’s Health and Safety at Work Act 2015, which imposes strict obligations on directors to manage risks and ensure workplace safety.