Crown accounts again better than forecast - Grant Robertson

The economic recovery from COVID-19 continues to be reflected in the Government’s books, which are again better than expected.

Brewers seek tax relief on keg beer - Brewers Association

The Brewers Association of New Zealand has requested government immediately reduce the rate of excise tax paid on kegs by 50% in a measure to support a severely hit hospitality sector.

Brewing sector sees over 100% increase in 'alcohol free' beer consumption

"The latest release of alcohol available for consumption data from Stats NZ shows beer under 1.15% produced for the year ending December 2020 increased 105%.

IR online services and phone lines closed during this weekend

Inland Revenue’s online services and phone lines will be closed this weekend as the transformation of the tax system continues.

Government accounts remain in good shape - Grant Robertson

The latest update shows the Government’s books are again in better shape than forecast, meaning New Zealand is still in a strong position to respond to any COVID-19 resurgence.

Man used forged documents to falsely claim GST refunds

A 25-year-old Auckland man has been sentenced to more than two years in prison for tax fraud involving more than $200,000.

Auckland couple sentenced for repeated tax evasion - IRD

A South Auckland husband and wife, who a judge says used a repeat pattern of tax evasion and used their children as puppets in their ongoing businesses, have been sentenced to prison and home detention respectively.

Kiwis' (mis)perceptions of alcohol attitudes and behaviours - NZABC

New research by the NZ Alcohol Beverages Council (NZABC) shows perception is not reality when it comes to what Kiwis think about the way we drink.

Spend massive Covid overpayment on climate - Greenpeace

Official figures released by Greenpeace show the Government could be due a huge refund from the Covid wage subsidy scheme.

The environmental organisation has some strong views on how it could be spent.

Economic update shows faster recovery - Robertson

The Government’s decision to act quickly in response to the global COVID-19 pandemic has contributed to a better than expected economic recovery, Grant Robertson says.