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19/10/2026

Labour Day - Fighting for the eight-hour working day
Labour Day commemorates the struggle for an eight-hour working day. New Zealand workers were among the first in the world to claim this right when, in 1840, the carpenter Samuel Parnell won an eight-hour day in Wellington.
Labour Day was first celebrated in New Zealand on 28 October 1890, when several thousand trade union members and supporters attended parades in the main centres. Government employees were given the day off to attend the parades and many businesses closed for at least part of the day.
Although unionists and their supporters continued to hold popular gatherings and sports events, by the 1920s Labour Day had begun to decline as a public spectacle. For most New Zealanders, it was now just another holiday.
If Statutory Days leave you scratching your head when calculating the payroll, contact us. We are happy to help.

12/10/2026

When you delete a file from your Xero document library, it is permanently removed from all attached transactions. 📌

Because Xero links transactions directly to your central library instead of creating copies, deleting the original file breaks that link instantly.
⚠️ Important Note: Deletions are final and completely unrecoverable. If you need to use a deleted document again, you will have to manually re-upload it.

Make sure to double-check your library before hitting delete! 💻✨

28/09/2026

Come and visit us in our free Xero drop-in session this Thursday 12-30 to 2.30.

We can give you advice, tips and tricks. Help you with problems you are having or if you are thinking of changing, give you advice on what product best fits your needs.

It's amazing what we can fit into a 15 minute session.

21/09/2026

There is something surprisingly satisfying about clearing a messy desk.

The papers are sorted. The coffee cups disappear. The old notes are thrown out. Suddenly, the same space feels lighter.

Nothing major has changed, but somehow thinking becomes easier.

Clutter is not always physical. Sometimes it is unfinished decisions, old frustrations, unclear priorities, or too many tabs open in our mind.

A little clearing can create the space we need to focus again.

In work and life, we do not always need a dramatic reset. Sometimes we just need to remove what is no longer useful, tidy what has become messy, and choose what deserves our attention next.

Clear one small area this week. It could be your desk, inbox, calendar, to-do list, or even a decision you have been avoiding. Create a little room to think.

14/09/2026

Don't forget to vote in by far the most important election this year.
If you are having trouble deciding who to vote for don't forget my fav, the Fantail/Piwakawaka. A common bird but always there to delight us.

Forest & Bird’s Bird of the Year recognises our unique birds and with each vote you give them a voice.

07/09/2026

https://www.stuff.co.nz/money/361029184/your-will-last-thing-you-will-say-people-you-love

Wills are rarely spoken about, writes Brooke Roberts.

31/08/2026

Come and visit us in our free Xero drop-in session this Thursday 12-30 to 2.30.
We can give you advice, tips and tricks. Help you with problems you are having or f you are thinking of changing, give you advice on what product best fits your needs. It's amazing what we can fit into a 15 minute session.

24/08/2026

Listen to David Bowie predicted the future of the internet in 1999

17/08/2026

28th AUGUST 2026

Provisional Tax notices went e-mailed out recently and are due next Friday.

Check your spam folder(or promotions in g-mail) if you were expecting a notice and haven't received it yetWe recommend you add [email protected] to your safe senders list so these don't accidentally go to spam.

Don't forget to organise payment BEFORE 28th August. IRD will add penalties, even if you are one day late!

10/08/2026

Running out of storage on your iPhone?

Here are a few things you can try to free up space:

Delete unnecessary apps: Go to Settings > General > iPhone Storage and tap on an app to see how much storage it is using. If you no longer need the app, you can delete it by tapping "Delete App" and confirming the action.

Remove unused or unnecessary data: Go to Settings > General > iPhone Storage and tap on "Offload Unused Apps" or "Review Large Attachments" to delete unused apps or large attachments.

Clear your browsing history and data: Go to Settings > Safari and tap "Clear History and Website Data".

Enable iCloud Photo Library: Go to Settings > Photos and turn on iCloud Photo Library. This will allow you to store your photos and videos in iCloud and free up space on your iPhone.