Sidekick Lawson Avery

02/06/2026

Join us on June 24th for Jandalnomics with Cameron Bagrie.

A pragmatic and unbiased look at the good, bad and the ugly of a flip-flopping economy in an election year.

Tickets are just $20, or free if you’re a client (we emailed you the code)

Get your ticket here:
https://events.humanitix.com/jandalnomics

29/05/2026

Budget 2026 was announced yesterday, so naturally… we asked our wider team what they thought.

The overall feeling?

The Government is tightening, modernising, and enforcing with a goal to get into surplus faster.

That means there’s more pressure on businesses to define their numbers and stay ahead.

The businesses that review their position now will be in a far better spot than the ones waiting for Inland Revenue to tap them on the shoulder.

Now’s a good time to:
• Review your structure
• Understand your tax position
• Tighten up cashflow forecasting
• Make sure your budget actually reflects reality

If you haven’t looked closely at your numbers lately, this is your sign to book a planning session with your Sidekick advisor.

Let’s make sure your business is set up properly for the year ahead, and the two ticks are for you!

29/05/2026

Keen to nail your use of Figured for your farm? Sign up to one of our workshops starting next week. ⬇️

Most farmers are only scratching the surface of what Figured can actually do.

Starting next week, we’re running practical Figured training sessions designed to help you:
✅ Build a workable 2027 budget
✅ Track production and valuation movements
✅ Understand cashflow, P&L and balance sheets
✅ Forecast tax before it becomes a surprise
✅ Use tools like Cropping Tracker properly

If you’re located near Timaru or Masterton and want to use Figured to its full potential, this free training is worth your time.

View our upcoming training dates and secure your spot 👇
https://www.facebook.com/sidekickrural/events

27/05/2026

Get ahead of the curve by leveraging your Xero + Figured data.

With Figured’s Insights platform we have instant visibility over your entire farming operation, and access to predictive modelling that helps define the numbers that matter.

It’s an incredible tool that enables our farming clients to make more informed decisions.

Ready to run some ‘what-if scenarios’ for your farm? Send us a message to get started.

25/05/2026

Tax due dates can have a habit of sneaking up on us when we’re busy running a business.

We’ve put together a free 2026/2027 Tax Calendar so you know what payments are due, and when.

It’s a simple way to stay organised, plan cashflow better, and define what’s coming up so you’re not reacting at the last minute.

Download, print (we designed it for A2, but A3 will work too!), stick it on the wall, and lock in.

Grab your free tax calendar (Balance Date 31 March) ⬇️
https://www.skca.co.nz/taxcalendar-26-27/

19/05/2026

Most business owners don’t spend much time thinking about their business structure… until something changes and suddenly the structure might not fit anymore.

Choosing the right structure can make a big difference to:
• How you’re taxed
• How profits are shared
• Your level of personal risk
• How easy it is to grow or sell later on

We’ve put together a free Tax Cheat Sheet and blog that explains the common business structures in NZ in plain English.

Read the blog and download the cheat sheet on our website:
https://www.sidekickca.co.nz/tax-cheat-sheet/

And if you’re wondering whether your current setup is still the right fit, have a chat with your Sidekick advisor.

Choosing the right business structure in New Zealand can impact your tax, cashflow, liability and future growth. Download our Tax Cheat Sheet to understand your options in plain English.

19/05/2026

Hey farmers! Grab your free end-of-year resources by following our latest Sidekick Rural post ⬇️

We have:
• EOFY checklist
• Rental property checklists
• Xero Year-End Guide

End the season knowing you have all your paperwork sorted

Got more going on than just the farm?

If you’ve got a rental property, farm-stay, Airbnb or even a beach house that earns income, we need to know about it.

It changes what needs to be reported at year-end, and missing information can cause delays or issues later on.

We’ve created free EOFY resources that include checklists for both long and short-term rental property owners.

Download the checklist that applies to your situation to get a clear understanding of what information and paperwork you need to have ready.

Better to have it sorted now than chase it later.
https://www.sidekickca.co.nz/eofy-sorted-for-farmers/

13/05/2026

Happy Birthday, Jen 🎉

Today the team celebrated one of our amazing directors with plenty of laughs, good company, and an incredible s’mores cake from 🍫🎂

Wishing you a fantastic year ahead filled with happiness, success, and all the good things you deserve. Thanks for everything you do for the Sidekick Lawson Avery team 💛

12/05/2026

“The single best thing I’ve done for my business.”

That’s how Brett describes joining the Sidekick group.

When Brett & Jen decided to join the Sidekick group with Lawson Avery in 2025, it changed what was possible for their business. They gained access to a wider network, deeper expertise, and the systems to support future growth.

When we joined Sidekick, we didn’t lose our identity… we gained capability.

We get more support, more opportunities for our team, and more ways to deliver value to you as our clients.

If you know someone thinking about starting their own firm, planning succession, or simply want to grow with the backing of a like-minded group, share this post with them. We’re on the hunt to add more like-minded people to the Sidekick team.

Find your people, grow your firm with Sidekick
www.skca.co.nz/jointhegroup