McIntyre Dick

10/06/2026

2026 Herd scheme values have been released 📢

Inland Revenue have released the latest National Average Market Values (NAMV), otherwise known as herd scheme values, for the 2025/26 tax year.

These values reflect significantly higher livestock prices, underpinned by strong market conditions, and signal a positive outlook for the sector as improved pricing and confidence support on-farm profitability.

With increases across sheep, beef, and dairy, now is a timely opportunity to review your livestock numbers, valuation approach, and expected tax position. 🐄 🐑

See below for a summary of the updated values.

If you would like to understand what these changes mean for your business, feel free to get in touch with us on 03 211 0801. 📲

02/06/2026

The Government’s latest round of tax proposals signals they are attempting to simplify the system, support growth, and tighten areas where integrity matters.
Many of these changes won’t take effect until 2026–2028. Whether you’re running a business, investing overseas, or managing family finances, now is the time to understand what’s coming.
Read the full article in the link below or contact us on 03 211 0801 if you have any questions 👨🏼‍💻

The Government’s latest round of tax proposals signals they are attempting to simplify the system, support growth, and tighten areas where integrity matters. Ma...

01/06/2026

Someone once told us the most rewarding thing you can do at work is help someone else figure out they're actually really good at something. We take that seriously and now we're looking for someone who feels the same way.

We're on the hunt for our next Team Manager at McIntyre Dick. This is the person who will lead an operational team and work alongside our trainees and early-career accountants to support their growth. You'll shape careers, build confidence, and be a key part of delivering quality support to our clients.

If you've got a solid accounting background (public practice experience would be ideal), a genuine love of developing people, and the kind of leadership style that makes others better, we'd love to hear from you.

👉 Here's the link to apply...https://nz.seek.com/job/92354212?ref=cm-ui

29/05/2026

💡 Big Tax Changes Are Coming – What You Need to Know (2026 Budget Edition)

The Government has released a wave of proposed tax changes in the 2026 Budget – and they could affect businesses, investors, families, and not-for-profits right across New Zealand.

🔍 For businesses:
Compliance could get easier. Non-resident contractor rules are being simplified, thresholds lifted, and some low-risk entities may be excluded altogether.
Plus, fringe benefit tax on vehicles is getting a major overhaul with a simpler category system—no more counting days!

🚀 For innovation:
Startups could benefit from improved cashflow through earlier R&D tax incentive payments and more flexible admin rules.

🌍 For investors & migrants:
New rules aim to reduce uncertainty from foreign exchange fluctuations and make investing in overseas shares simpler and fairer.

🏠 For families:
Working for Families is being simplified, making it easier to understand entitlements and reducing admin headaches.

❤️ For charities & not-for-profits:
Changes include caps on donation tax credits, higher tax-free thresholds for smaller organisations, and simpler tax return filing rules—freeing up more funds for community impact.

💰 For shareholders & financial structures:
New rules will tighten up shareholder loans still owing upon a company wind up, ensuring unpaid shareholder loans are taxed more consistently.

🏦 Behind the scenes:
Updates to banking and investment rules aim to protect the tax base and ensure fair tax outcomes across complex financial arrangements.
More information on these changes can be found at https://www.taxpolicy.ird.govt.nz/publications/2026/is-budget-2026
________________________________________

👉 What does this mean for you?
These proposals could significantly impact your tax position, business structure, or investment strategy.
Startups could benefit from improved cash flow through earlier R&D tax incentive payments and more flexible admin rules.

✅ Now’s the time to review, plan, and get advice.
We will provide more details on these changes as legislation passes through Parliament.

Inland Revenue has published information sheets to provide more information on the tax and social policy proposals in Budget 2026.

28/05/2026

👑King’s Birthday Weekend Hours 👑
A quick heads-up from the team at McIntyre Dick, our office will be closed from 5pm Friday, 29th May, and will reopen at 8:30am Tuesday, 2nd June.
Wishing you and your whānau a safe and enjoyable long weekend. We’ll see you bright and early Tuesday morning!

28/05/2026

📢 Grow Us Well men's wellbeing workshops are coming to Gore, Mossburn and Wanaka, and they're nothing like what you're probably picturing.

🤔 So what are they?
Straight up, no nonsense workshops, with practical tools to handle stress, clear your head and stay on top of things before they get too much.

The workshops are run by Samantha McBride, a wellbeing coach who works with rural and hands-on blokes, and who keeps things practical and real.

This is definitely worth signing yourself up for, and passing on to your team, your neighbour, or that mate you've been a bit worried about.

Spots are limited, so get in now! If you want more info, contact Sam at 📧 [email protected] | 📞 0274 784 699

25/05/2026

📢 Ash Burdon was back at Ag Pathways last week, and it's easy to see why this programme keeps growing.

Rabobank's Ag Pathways brings together driven young farmers for two intensive days of skills, mentoring and real-world knowledge from some of the South Island's most experienced agricultural operators.

Ash leads both the communication skills workshop and the business planning component, challenging participants to get focused on three things: why they're in their industry, where they want to go, and what values will guide their decisions along the way.

We're proud to support the future of farming in our region. If you'd like to know more about business planning or other services Ash has to offer, reach out today! Give us a call on 03 211 0801 or reach out to Ash on [email protected]

13/05/2026

💫We get some pretty cool opportunities come across our path, and this is one worth sharing.

Growing Future Farmers is looking for experienced farmers who are keen to support and train the next generation.
They are hosting in‑person information evenings this month, including a Q&A, for anyone interested in becoming a Farm Trainer or joining the programme as a student.

Scan the QR code to find out more and register.

Can’t make an info evening but still keen to be involved? Get in touch with the Growing Future Farmers team directly (https://bit.ly/3Pjb3ak)

07/05/2026

🐮Starting Contract Milking on 1 June 2026?
Make sure your finances are ready!

Stepping into contract milking this coming season is a big move. More responsibility, more independence, and the chance to build your own farming business.
But before you get underway, ask yourself "are your financial affairs in order?".

📃Get your business structure set up properly, whether that’s sole trader, partnership, or company.
💲Make sure you’ve got a solid budget, understand your true costs, and have your GST and tax systems sorted.
💲Make sure you’re fully registered with IRD before the season starts. It’ll save you stress later.
💡 Have your contract checked, build a good support team, and know your numbers!

If you’re not sorted yet, call us on 📲 03 211 0801 or email [email protected]. It’s far better to set things up right now than fix problems mid-season.