http://www.salaries.co.nz/ en http://www.salaries.co.nz/a/2010-international-income-tax-comparison/ http://www.salaries.co.nz/a/2010-international-income-tax-comparison/ How do New Zealand's income tax rates stack up against those of countries our young emmigrees flock to? Here's a comparison of headline income tax rates in New Zealand, Australia and the United Kingdom. Fri, 21 May 2010 02:12:00 GMT http://www.salaries.co.nz/a/2010-tax-rates-on-earnings/ http://www.salaries.co.nz/a/2010-tax-rates-on-earnings/ The 2010 Budget has delivered substantial income tax rate cuts across the board, including a drop in the top tax rate to 33%. Changes come into effect as of 1 October 2010. Thu, 20 May 2010 15:52:00 GMT http://www.salaries.co.nz/a/march-2010-unemployment-drops/ http://www.salaries.co.nz/a/march-2010-unemployment-drops/ Despite statistics showing that wage growth has stalled, a surprise drop in the unemployment rate gives fuel to suggest that jobs and salaries may be on the way up. Thu, 06 May 2010 23:58:00 GMT http://www.salaries.co.nz/a/march-2010-wages-stalled/ http://www.salaries.co.nz/a/march-2010-wages-stalled/ Figures released by Statistics New Zealand this week show that average hourly earnings over the last few months have remained stubornly statice. Tue, 04 May 2010 23:56:00 GMT http://www.salaries.co.nz/a/2010-acc-earners-levies-going-up/ http://www.salaries.co.nz/a/2010-acc-earners-levies-going-up/ The Government's ACC levy increases are set to kick in for workers and employers from 1 April 2010. The last couple of years have seen relatively big increases in ACC premiums. Sat, 27 Mar 2010 16:16:00 GMT http://www.salaries.co.nz/a/2010-minimum-wage-increased/ http://www.salaries.co.nz/a/2010-minimum-wage-increased/ After much speculation and debate the Government has announced a small increase in the minimum wage, to come into effect as of 1 April 2010. Sat, 30 Jan 2010 23:28:00 GMT http://www.salaries.co.nz/2010/01/tax-working-group-report/ http://www.salaries.co.nz/2010/01/tax-working-group-report/ A summary of the Tax Working Group's (TWG) NZ tax reform recommendations, from the point of view of a New Zealand wage and salary earners Wed, 20 Jan 2010 15:31:00 GMT http://www.salaries.co.nz/a/acc-levies-to-increase-in-april-2010/ http://www.salaries.co.nz/a/acc-levies-to-increase-in-april-2010/ ACC levies will increase next year in order to compensate for a 57% increase in ACC claims over the last four years Sat, 12 Dec 2009 21:03:00 GMT http://www.salaries.co.nz/a/summary-2025-taskforce-first-report/ http://www.salaries.co.nz/a/summary-2025-taskforce-first-report/ In order to catch the essence of the 2025 Taskforce recommendations from the point of view of a NZ salary or wage earner we've included a selective summary of the key points here. Mon, 30 Nov 2009 17:21:00 GMT http://www.salaries.co.nz/a/salary-tax-calculator/ http://www.salaries.co.nz/a/salary-tax-calculator/ Eyeing up a new job and want to know how much cash you'll be left with after paying taxes? Just enter your gross annual salary into the box and click Calculate - then we'll present you with an overview of your tax and net salary. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 23:58:00 GMT http://www.salaries.co.nz/a/2009-hays-salary-survey/ http://www.salaries.co.nz/a/2009-hays-salary-survey/ The Hays 2009 Salary Survey shows some big changes in sentiment amongst employers, with 2009 salary increases tipped to be mute. Fri, 05 Jun 2009 15:47:00 GMT http://www.salaries.co.nz/a/march-2009-employment-drops-but-wages-up/ http://www.salaries.co.nz/a/march-2009-employment-drops-but-wages-up/ Statistics New Zealand's Quarterly Employment Survey shows a clear drop in employment over the past year, but so far wages are continuing to increase. Tue, 05 May 2009 21:52:00 GMT http://www.salaries.co.nz/a/2008-average-salaries/ http://www.salaries.co.nz/a/2008-average-salaries/ Based on information from Statistics New Zealand, the growth in average earnings from wages and salaries in the period 2003 to 2008 was higher than during the 5 year period to 2006. Mon, 23 Feb 2009 10:57:00 GMT http://www.salaries.co.nz/a/new-tax-rates-april-2009/ http://www.salaries.co.nz/a/new-tax-rates-april-2009/ Changes to personal tax rates and income thresholds are coming into effect as of the tax year beginning 1 April 2009. Sat, 03 Jan 2009 17:05:00 GMT http://www.salaries.co.nz/a/new-tax-rates-october-2008/ http://www.salaries.co.nz/a/new-tax-rates-october-2008/ A new set of personal tax rates are to be introduced as of 1 October 2008, along with increases in the tax bands from April 2010 and April 2011. Sun, 13 Jul 2008 11:20:00 GMT