Switch Accountants 2017 Limited

30/04/2026

This week we celebrated and farewelled a much-valued member of the Switch team.

Your dedication, knowledge, and commitment have made a lasting impact on our team and everyone you’ve worked with. Thank you for everything you’ve given over the years—we wish you all the very best for a well-earned retirement filled with relaxation, adventure, and everything you enjoy most!

Enjoy retirement and all your travels Donna we will all miss you.

24/02/2026

We are approaching the end of the financial year for most tax payers, this means now is a great time to tidy up loose ends to ensure a good start to the new financial year.
There are a few changes coming in on 1 April 2026 these include:
💵 Minimum wage increases:
• The adult minimum wage will increase from $23.50 to $23.95 per hour
• The minimum wage for starting-out and training has gone up from $18.80 to $19.16 per hour.
• All above rates are before tax and any lawful deductions for example PAYE tax, student loan repayment, kiwisaver, and child support.

💰 KiwiSaver changes
• Default contribution rate rises to 3.5% for both employees and employers. Employees can apply for a temporary rate reduction to remain at 3%, and if approved, the employer contribution will also remain at 3% for that period
• Government KiwiSaver contribution halved — now 25 c per $1 up to a cap of $260.72/year.
• Access to the government contribution income-tested, available only if you earn $180,000 or less.
• 16- & 17-year-olds become eligible for KiwiSaver employer and government contributions.

🧾 20% tax “investment boost”
• for qualifying new assets purchased after 22 May 2025 — this helps reduce taxable profits if you buy new business equipment or buildings.

The Switch team are here for you if you have any questions, or need help, and wish you all the best for the new financial year.

03/02/2026

🌟 We’re Hiring – Two Roles Available! 🌟
Due to a retirement and an internal promotion, we’re excited to be recruiting for:
🔹 Intermediate / Senior Accountant
🔹 Office Administrator/ Receptionist (15-25 Hrs)
If you’re positive, organised, love great client service, and want to be part of a supportive, long-term work family, we’d love to hear from you.
✔ Flexible hours
✔ Friendly, experienced team
✔ Great clients & a positive workplace
Send your CV or queries to [email protected]
Subject: New Opportunity Accountant or
New Opportunity Administrator
Applications close: Friday 20th of February 2026

08/12/2025

21/10/2025

Is Xero acting like it needs a strong coffee today? ☕️😩
You're not imagining things — Xero is having a bit of a rough day, running slowly or not at all for some users. This is part of a global issue caused by a hiccup with one of their third-party providers.

The good news? Xero's tech team is on it, working hard to get everything back up and running smoothly.

Want to check the status or make sure it’s not just your computer playing tricks on you? Head over to the Xero Status page:
👉 copy & paste the address in your search bar - https://status.xero.com/

Hang in there — your numbers will be back soon!

12/06/2025

🎉 Friendly Reminder: Don’t Miss Your KiwiSaver Boost! 🎉

If you are eligible for the KiwiSaver government contribution, make sure you have contributed at least $1,042.86 before 30 June 2025 to receive the full $521.43 from the government.

After 30 June, the maximum drops to $260.71 — that’s $260.72 in free money you could miss out on!

💡 This is essentially free money toward your retirement.
✅ Check your contributions today and top up if needed.

15/04/2025

The new IRD tax rates from 31 July 2024 have resulted in updated PIR tax thresholds. If you earn between $14,000 and $15,600, or between $48,000 and $53,500 your PIR rate for the 2026 financial year may have changed.

18/03/2025

16/12/2024

IRD END OF YEAR CLOSURE
IRD offices and phone lines will close down at 2pm on Tuesday 24 December 2024 and reopen on Monday 6 January 2025. Online services - Website and self service 0800 number will remain available.

This will affect employer filing dates for PAYE.
If a pay date falls between 23 December to 15 January the Employment Information (EI) filing will be due to be filed for electronic filers by 17 January 2025

Payments date for Working for Families and Paid Parental Leave do not fall on a statutory holiday so you will receive your entitlement on the normal days.

Our offices and phone lines will close down over the holiday season. Here are the dates you need to know about.

15/12/2024

Sending warm wishes to you this Christmas, may your holidays be filled with happiness & cherished memories.
Thank you for your continued support, we look forward to working together again in the new year.