GST stories
Intuit names Xero veteran Matthew Miles to lead APAC
4 days ago
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Intuit appoints Xero veteran Matthew Miles as Head of Product for APAC as it steps up investment in Australia and wider Asia Pacific.
Apple unveils MacBook Neo, its most affordable laptop
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Apple has launched MacBook Neo, a 13-inch aluminium laptop with Apple silicon, focused on budget-conscious users.
Apple unveils M5 Macs & Studio Displays with AI focus
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Apple launches M5-powered MacBook Air and Pro plus new Studio Displays, pushing on-device AI, faster storage and Thunderbolt 5 connectivity.
Apple unveils iPhone 17e & faster M4-powered iPad Air
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Apple launches lower-priced iPhone 17e and faster M4 iPad Air, expanding custom chips, Apple Intelligence and satellite features.
MYOB launches AI tools for BAS, insights & invoicing
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MYOB unveils AI BAS, insights and invoicing tools to automate tax prep, reconciliation and late payment chasing for small businesses.
Avalara expands AWS Marketplace access for tax tools
Wed, 28th Jan 2026
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Avalara inks multi-year AWS deal to push its AI-driven tax tools via AWS Marketplace, promising simpler cloud procurement and billing.
Apple bundles pro creative apps in new AI Studio deal
Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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Apple has unveiled Creator Studio, a subscription bundling pro creative apps with new AI tools and premium content across its platforms.
Don't let the sunsetting of De Minimis derail your US export drive
Wed, 27th Aug 2025
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From 29 August, all Australian exports to the US face import duties as the $US800 de minimis exemption ends, complicating trade and duty compliance.
New Zealand firm unveils eco-friendly OS for older computers
Wed, 28th Aug 2024
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As Windows 10 nears its end-of-life, Kauricone unveils Interface OS, designed to extend the life of millions of PCs and laptops, reducing environmental waste.
Epson unveils new WorkForce Pro printers with high-capacity ink packs
Fri, 8th Dec 2023
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Epson launches mono WorkForce Pro printers, WF-M5399 and WF-M5899, boasting high-capacity ink packs for efficient, eco-friendly printing.
Auckland SaaS start-up Afirmo transforming small business operations
Fri, 10th Nov 2023
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New Zealand start-up Afirmo is transforming small business operations with its holistic software platform, attracting 3500 customers in its first year.
Amazon vs. consumers on the Aussie shutout
Fri, 1st Jun 2018
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Amazon announced that due to GST regulation they will no longer be shipping from the US to Australia. Its comment and the consumer perspective inside.
Government closes GST loophole for offshore companies
Wed, 2nd May 2018
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Government closes loophole giving offshore firms an advantage by not requiring them to collect GST on goods sold to local consumers.
NZ Government clamps down on GST for overseas goods retailers
Tue, 1st May 2018
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From October 1, 2019, overseas websites selling into the New Zealand market will have to register for GST, just like any Kiwi company.
Xero improves tax time by bringing eGST into software
Tue, 26th Jul 2016
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After successful trials, Xero is bringing direct electronic GST returns to its software that can be sent straight to the IRD, the company reports.
MYOB: It's out with paper, in with online GST services for Kiwi SMEs
Mon, 18th Apr 2016
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According to MYOB, this is the first e-GST service for New Zealanders, and is the result of working with the IRD for several months.
Online GST changes a mixed bag for Kiwis, says InternetNZ
Tue, 17th Nov 2015
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InternetNZ critiques NZ's new online GST policy, stressing its need for fair execution without harming eCommerce.
Draft law heralds end of GST-free digital goods
Mon, 16th Nov 2015
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digital services
The days of GST-free music, games, e-books and software purchased online are coming to an end, with plans to tax online services from next October.
Government moves on GST threshold to help Kiwi retailers
Mon, 3rd Aug 2015
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New Zealand retailers welcome proposal to lower threshold for GST on imported goods, aiming to compete fairly with foreign websites.
NZ retail sales rise, but we're not out of the woods yet
Fri, 22nd May 2015
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The total volume of New Zealand retail sales rose 2.7% for the March 2015 quarter, which is the largest percentage increase since December 2006.