Gunson McLean Chartered Accountants

19/10/2026

Without knowing how your margins or customer retention compare to others in your industry, it's hard to tell whether your business is leading or falling behind. Benchmarking gives you that picture, and a firmer basis for setting realistic targets.

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Benchmarking is an excellent way to discover if your business performance is leading or lagging within your sector. We highlight 3 key benefits of embracing industry benchmarking.

17/10/2026

Proposed KiwiSaver changes could make it easier for rural workers and first-time farm buyers to get onto the property ladder.

If you're planning a first farm purchase and how to structure it, our Agri Advisory team can help you plan ahead.

12/10/2026

Meet Tom, our newest Graduate Accountant!

A Whangārei local, Tom recently returned to Northland after completing a Bachelor of Commerce and Science at the University of Otago, majoring in Accounting and Psychology.

Outside of work, he keeps busy playing football for FC Whangārei and is a keen golfer.

We're delighted to have Tom on the team as he starts his accounting career.

06/10/2026

Costs are up and more NZ businesses are weighing a price rise, but it isn't the only way to protect your margin.

Trimming volume discounts or tightening payment terms can do some of the work without touching your headline price.

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41% of NZ businesses are thinking of raising prices to combat increased costs. But is an increased price point the silver bullet it appears to be? We look at some pros and cons.

28/09/2026

Gunson McLean were proud to help sponsor the Huanui College netball team at this years Zespri AIMS Games School Sporting Championships. Shiralee and her partner also traveled to Tauranga to support their granddaughter, who is in the team.

Of course, no trip away is complete without a bike ride or two! They cycled around the Mount and said it was sobering to see where the slips were, though it was great to see the Surf Club now back in their building.

21/09/2026

Running your own business means wearing a lot of hats, and keeping on top of expenses and tax is the one that's easiest to let slip. We look at three simple habits that make it easier.

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Working for yourself or running your own business? Set up robust systems for expenses & tax requirements so you can focus on your important tasks. We can help take the headaches out of your business accounting.

14/09/2026

Smart tax planning isn't about scrambling at year end. Done well throughout the year, it can genuinely change what your business does with its money.

Here's how >>>

07/09/2026

Bertus recently spent a week on a pest control trip to Ngamatea Station with a few mates, and came home with a solid haul of venison.

He says Ngamatea is a pretty serious operation. A 70,000 acre high country sheep and beef station wintering around 80,000 stock units, with a focus on prime lamb production and a wool clip of roughly 180,000kg a year. Seeing a station of that scale run so well day to day was a real highlight of the trip.

It's these kinds of experiences that keep us connected to the farming community we work alongside every day.

01/09/2026

AI is changing how small businesses operate, but using it well means more than just adopting the latest tool.

We've put together some practical dos and don'ts, from exploring agentic AI to knowing when to question its output, to help you get the balance right.

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We’re experiencing an ‘AI revolution’. But do you know where AI can truly benefit your small business? We cover some key dos and don’ts of using AI in your business.

25/08/2026

Business confidence has had a rocky year, and staying steady through it takes a clear strategy, not just optimism.

We've pulled together some practical ways to protect your margins and keep moving forward, even when conditions are tough.

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Business confidence limped to +10 in the recent ANZ Business Outlook Survey. What can your business do to push forward when business confidence levels are low.