Gunson McLean Chartered Accountants

15/07/2026

We were proud to support the Mangakahia Lions Club Mixed Charity Golf Tournament again this year, held at Sherwood Park Golf Club.

With 91 golfers and 112 sponsors on the day, the tournament raised an incredible $25,000 for the Cancer Society Northland Lodge, currently being built at Whangārei Hospital. The lodge will give cancer patients a place to stay during radiation treatment, so they can spend less time away from home and whānau.

A great cause and a great day. Thanks to everyone involved for making it happen!

If you would like to support the lodge, you can find out more here:
https://northlandlodge.org.nz/

06/07/2026

Blog / Every Budget brings changes that affect small business owners. Keeping on top of it all while running a business is hard enough without wading through the fine print yourself.

We've broken down what NZ Budget 2026 actually means for small businesses, so you can focus on what matters and plan ahead with confidence.

Read more here:

Budget 2026 was light on major business-related announcements. But there are some key changes to taxation that may affect your Kiwi small business. Read our Budget summary.

05/07/2026

If you provide benefits to your employees, such as a vehicle, gift cards, or health insurance, FBT changes that came into effect in April may affect how you need to treat them.

Read the full blog here:

Do you provide fringe benefits to your employees? If so, you may need to update the tax treatment of these benefits to fall in line with the new fringe benefit tax (FBT) legislation.

30/06/2026

Gunson McLean has been part of the Northland business community for over 30 years.

For us, it's never just been about the numbers. We're locals ourselves, and we understand what it takes to run a business in this region. That's what drives the way we work with our clients.

If you're looking for an accountant who will take the time to understand your business, we'd love to hear from you.

23/06/2026

Most business owners wait until January to reset, or until things get tough before they reassess.

A mid-year check-in gives you the clearest picture of where you stand, what's working, and where to focus for the second half of the year.You have six months of real data behind you and enough runway left in the year to actually do something with it.

The businesses that do it tend to finish the year in a lot better shape than those that don't.

21/06/2026

Your Profit & Loss statement is one of the most useful tools in your business but only if you know how to read it.

It goes beyond showing whether you made money. It shows where your revenue is coming from, where it's going, and where the pressure points are.

Read the full blog here:

Would you like to know more about the relationship between costs and revenue to make better business decisions?

16/06/2026

ACC levy changes came into effect on 1 April. If you haven't reviewed how they affect your business yet, here's a quick summary of what's changed.

09/06/2026

Recently, we took some time out as a team, starting with a bit of friendly competition at ten pin bowling, followed by dinner.

These moments matter. They give us a chance to step away from our desks, enjoy each other's company, and recharge before the next busy stretch.

A big thank you to our team for all their hard work, and for bringing plenty of enthusiasm to the bowling lanes!

02/06/2026

A good business advisor does more than crunch numbers. They help you make better decisions, spot opportunities, and actually get ahead.

In our recent blog we've put together five reasons why it's worth having one.

Read more here:

Gunson McLean are Whangarei Chartered Accountants that keep our clients at the forefront of everything we do. With over three decades servicing the community in the Northland region, our practical experience and local knowledge is guaranteed.

30/05/2026

A one-hour conversation with our team can change how clearly you see your business. Where things stand, what needs attention, and what to do next.

No cost, no obligation. Open to new clients only.

Book your free hour here:
https://www.gunsonmclean.co.nz/request-appointment