Making tax easier – Government consultation

The Government is consulting on changes to the way you deal with Inland Revenue.

Changes would mean simpler PAYE and tax returns, better online services and reduced business compliance costs. Join the discussion at www.ird.govt.nz/makingtaxeasier.

New Zealand and Russia Agree to Commence Preparatory Process Towards a Free Trade Agreement

Minister of Economic Development of the Russian Federation Elvira Nabiullina and Minister of Trade of New Zealand Hon Tim Groser met today in Moscow and agreed that New Zealand and Russia, joined by its partners under the Customs Union, Kazakhstan and Belarus, will commence a preparatory process towards a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) by instructing officials to jointly set out the possible objectives and scope of such an Agreement.

Visit to Russia By New Zealand Trade Minister Tim Groser

Trade Minister Tim Groser is visiting Moscow from 30 May to 2 June with a focus on strengthening the trade and economic relationship between Russia and New Zealand.