Business Plus One Limited

19/08/2026

Did you know there may be grants, loans, and other funding options available to help your business grow, innovate, upskill staff, improve sustainability, or invest in new equipment?

The Funding Explorer from Business.govt.nz is a free tool that helps New Zealand businesses identify funding and support programmes that may be available to them. Simply answer a few questions and explore funding options tailored to your business needs.

Whether you're starting out, expanding, or planning your next project, it's worth taking a few minutes to see what support may be available.

👉 Explore funding opportunities here:

https://www.business.govt.nz/browse-our-resource-library/funding-explorer

The Funding Explorer is provided by Business.govt.nz to help businesses connect with relevant funding and support programmes available across New Zealand.

19/08/2026

Funding options, Tax quiz, Cyber awareness and Product safety are the topics this month in the newsletter. Click below to read more.

Wondering what funding is available from across government? Explore our refreshed funding explorer tool to help you discover options. Filter for your sector and business goals.

17/08/2026

29/07/2026

📢 Big Changes Are Coming to NZ Holiday Pay!

After years of confusion around holiday pay calculations, New Zealand is moving to a new employment leave system designed to be simpler for both employers and employees.

Here's a quick overview of what's changing 👇

✅ Annual leave will start accruing from Day One
✅ Sick leave will start accruing from Day One
✅ Leave will be tracked in HOURS instead of weeks and days
✅ Employees can take leave in part-day increments
✅ A simpler holiday pay calculation method will apply
✅ Casual and additional hours will attract 12.5% leave compensation
✅ Bereavement and Family Violence Leave will be available from Day One
✅ Public holiday rules will be simplified

What Does This Mean for Employers?

🔹 The current Holidays Act still applies for now.
🔹 No immediate changes are required.
🔹 Start reviewing payroll systems and employment agreements.
🔹 Plan ahead for an hours-based leave system.
🔹 Keep an eye on guidance from Employment New Zealand and MBIE.

Read more in our blog here: https://www.businessplusone.co.nz/big-changes-are-coming-to-nz-holiday-pay

21/07/2026

Click the link below to read more about:

What you need to know about restructuring your business, Budget 2026 - Tax update for Companies, Making the most of the 90-day trial, Heads up: Proposed changes to the Holidays Act, Diversity is good for business. Here's how to make it work, Tax calendar August 2026.

https://www.businessplusone.co.nz/resources/newsletters

03/06/2026

💼 Looking to Hire Staff?

The MSD Flexi-Wage Subsidy could be the boost you need 🙌

✅ Helps employers with wage costs
✅ Supports job seekers into work
✅ Builds skills, confidence & opportunities

It’s all about creating pathways into real, sustainable jobs 🌱

📞 Talk to MSD to find out if you’re eligible

To read more head over to our website and check out Aimee's latest blog: https://www.businessplusone.co.nz/blog

20/05/2026

Accelerate newsletter is up on our website now.

Click the link below to read about what fuel costs mean for farmers and growers & hiring help on the farm is getting easier.

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11/05/2026

Governance for SMEs: What it really means.

Our latest blog is up on our website now, click the link below to find out more.

Business Plus One is a chartered accountancy firm based in Pukekohe offering 5 key service areas: Systems & Compliance, Business Structure and Financing, Risk and Insurance, Family and Business Planning, Profitability and Performance Improvement.

22/04/2026

If you or someone you know has a promising business idea but limited financial resources, you may qualify for WINZ support benefits created to assist New Zealanders in launching and developing their businesses.

If you or someone you know has a promising business idea but limited financial resources, you may qualify for WINZ support benefits created to assist New Zealanders in launching and developing their businesses. Starting or growing a business in New Zealand can be exciting — but it can also be fina...

22/04/2026

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Check out the latest updates from across government, including tips on reducing your tax bill, support to grow your business, and ACC guidance for self-employed people.