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Netflix tax, multinational tax crackdown leveling playing field
Australian Federal Budget

Netflix tax, multinational tax crackdown leveling playing field

The Government says it's leveling the playing field with digital GST and a crack-down on multinational companies' tax avoidance.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 14th May 2015

Global Stories

GST stories

Creators warned dashboard earnings overstate income
YouTube

Creators warned dashboard earnings overstate income

Social media creators urged to treat content as a business as dashboard payouts ignore platform cuts, tax and rising running costs.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
Apple bundles pro creative apps in new AI Studio deal
Marketing Technologies

Apple bundles pro creative apps in new AI Studio deal

Apple has unveiled Creator Studio, a subscription bundling pro creative apps with new AI tools and premium content across its platforms.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Wed, 14th Jan 2026
Don't let the sunsetting of De Minimis derail your US export drive
Partner Programmes

Don't let the sunsetting of De Minimis derail your US export drive

From 29 August, all Australian exports to the US face import duties as the $US800 de minimis exemption ends, complicating trade and duty compliance.

By Chris Calverley • 4 min read • Wed, 27th Aug 2025
Epson unveils new WorkForce Pro printers with high-capacity ink packs
Partner Programmes

Epson unveils new WorkForce Pro printers with high-capacity ink packs

Epson launches mono WorkForce Pro printers, WF-M5399 and WF-M5899, boasting high-capacity ink packs for efficient, eco-friendly printing.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Dec 2023
Amazon vs. consumers on the Aussie shutout
Marketing Technologies

Amazon vs. consumers on the Aussie shutout

Amazon announced that due to GST regulation they will no longer be shipping from the US to Australia. Its comment and the consumer perspective inside.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Jun 2018
NZ Government clamps down on GST for overseas goods retailers
GST

NZ Government clamps down on GST for overseas goods retailers

From October 1, 2019, overseas websites selling into the New Zealand market will have to register for GST, just like any Kiwi company.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Tue, 1st May 2018
Draft law heralds end of GST-free digital goods
Online shopping

Draft law heralds end of GST-free digital goods

The days of GST-free music, games, e-books and software purchased online are coming to an end, with plans to tax online services from next October.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Nov 2015
Government moves on GST threshold to help Kiwi retailers
eCommerce

Government moves on GST threshold to help Kiwi retailers

New Zealand retailers welcome proposal to lower threshold for GST on imported goods, aiming to compete fairly with foreign websites.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 3rd Aug 2015

Stories from Other Regions

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New Zealand firm unveils eco-friendly OS for older computers
IT Industry

New Zealand firm unveils eco-friendly OS for older computers

As Windows 10 nears its end-of-life, Kauricone unveils Interface OS, designed to extend the life of millions of PCs and laptops, reducing environmental waste.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Aug 2024
Auckland SaaS start-up Afirmo transforming small business operations
Software-as-a-Service

Auckland SaaS start-up Afirmo transforming small business operations

New Zealand start-up Afirmo is transforming small business operations with its holistic software platform, attracting 3500 customers in its first year.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Fri, 10th Nov 2023
Government closes GST loophole for offshore companies
Government

Government closes GST loophole for offshore companies

Government closes loophole giving offshore firms an advantage by not requiring them to collect GST on goods sold to local consumers.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd May 2018
Xero improves tax time by bringing eGST into software
Fintech

Xero improves tax time by bringing eGST into software

After successful trials, Xero is bringing direct electronic GST returns to its software that can be sent straight to the IRD, the company reports.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 26th Jul 2016
MYOB: It's out with paper, in with online GST services for Kiwi SMEs
Fintech

MYOB: It's out with paper, in with online GST services for Kiwi SMEs

According to MYOB, this is the first e-GST service for New Zealanders, and is the result of working with the IRD for several months.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Apr 2016
Online GST changes a mixed bag for Kiwis, says InternetNZ
Online shopping

Online GST changes a mixed bag for Kiwis, says InternetNZ

InternetNZ critiques NZ's new online GST policy, stressing its need for fair execution without harming eCommerce.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 17th Nov 2015
NZ retail sales rise, but we're not out of the woods yet
Online shopping

NZ retail sales rise, but we're not out of the woods yet

The total volume of New Zealand retail sales rose 2.7% for the March 2015 quarter, which is the largest percentage increase since December 2006.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd May 2015
NZ government turns to $269 mln deficit in 8 months to February
Government

NZ government turns to $269 mln deficit in 8 months to February

The New Zealand government turned to a deficit in the first eight months of the financial year, although the shortfall was smaller than forecast as th.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2015