April 2026 Payroll Changes – What Every New Zealand Employer Needs to Know

The 1st of April marks the start of a new tax year in New Zealand, and with it comes a set of mandatory payroll changes that every employer must apply correctly and on time. From a higher minimum wage to increased KiwiSaver contribution rates and a revised ACC earner levy, these updates affect virtually every […]
Tax Changes due October 1st, 2010
The following changes to personal tax come into effect on your first pay, physically paid, after October 1st, 2010 For Income up to $14,000 the rate reduces from 12.5% to 10.5% For Income up to $48,000 the rate reduces from 21.0% to 17.5% For Income up to $70,000 the rate reduces from 33% to 30% […]
