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New anti-money laundering laws introduced On 13 March 2017, the Minister of Justice, the Hon Amy Adams, introduced the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Amendment Bill (248-1). The Bill is intended to bolster New Zealand’s existing anti-money laundering laws which help to protect businesses and make it harder for criminals to profit […]
Read MoreNZ Superannuation age going up to 67 On 6 March 2017, the Prime Minister, the Rt Hon Bill English, announced that the Government will progressively lift the age of eligibility for NZ Superannuation by six months each year from July 2037 until it reaches 67 in July 2040. This means everyone born on or […]
Read MoreBill replacing Customs and Excise Act introduced On 23 November 2016, the Customs and Excise Bill (209-1) was introduced into Parliament. The Bill will replace the Customs and Excise Act 1996. The Bill significantly modernises both the language and structure of the legislation while preserving the current law apart from making certain changes. Some detail […]
Read MoreEarthquake legislative instruments available The following legislative instruments relating to the Hurunui/Kaikoura earthquakes were notified in the New Zealand Gazette on 21 November 2016: Goods and Services Tax (Grants and Subsidies) Amendment Order 2016 (2016/269) This Order, which comes into force on 21 November 2016, amends the Goods and Services Tax (Grants and Subsidies) Order […]
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