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AML/CFT Act review
The Government is reviewing the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing Act 2009 (the Act). The Act helps to keep Aotearoa New Zealand safe from money laundering and terrorism financing, so our country has a trustworthy and legitimate financial system.
Further consultation on fisheries measures to protect Hector’s dolphins in the South Island
Fisheries New Zealand would like your feedback on fisheries measures to further protect South Island Hector's dolphins.
Draft Import Health Standard for Aquatic Animal Products
From 11 October to 10 December 2021, the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) invites comments on the draft Import Health Standard (IHS) for Aquatic Animal Products.The IHS specifies the minimum biosecurity requirements that must be met when importing into New Zealand aquatic animal products from any country for all uses other than as bait or feed for aquatic animals.Full details of the proposed changes are in the consultation documents.
Proposed changes to the transitional facility standard for the identification of organisms
Biosecurity New Zealand would like feedback on the proposal to revoke and replace the transitional facility standard for the identification of organisms.
Proposed changes to the transitional facility standard for the identification of organisms
Biosecurity New Zealand would like feedback on the proposal to revoke and replace the transitional facility standard for the identification of organisms.
Proposed product stewardship regulations: Tyres and large batteries
The Ministry for the Environment is seeking feedback on proposed regulations for product stewardship of tyres and large batteries.
PUB00357: GST and finance leases
This draft interpretation statement has been released for public consultation. The deadline for feedback is 17 December 2021, please email your comments to Public.Consultation@ird.govt.nz. Summary This draft interpretation statement is intended to update and replace IS2450. It explains how to classify finance leases for the purposes of the time of supply and value of supply rules. It also explains how to account for GST on finance leases when applying any special time and value of supply rules.
Draft import health standards for importing fresh Citrus fruit for human consumption
From 22 October to 19 December 2021, the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) invites comment on proposed fresh Citrus import health standards.
Proposals to name four unnamed creeks in Tītahi Bay, Porirua
The New Zealand Geographic Board Ngā Pou Taunaha o Aotearoa invites submissions on proposals to assign Kapakapanui Creek, Koangaumu Creek, Ohangao Creek and Tītahi Creek as the official place names of four unnamed creeks that flow into Tītahi Bay, Porirua.
PUB00372: What is required to establish and maintain a “public fund” under s LD 3(2)(d) of the Income Tax Act 2007?
A person who donates money to a donee organisation can receive a donations tax credit or deduction. A donee organisation includes a “public fund” established and maintained exclusively for the purpose of providing money for one or more specified purposes within New Zealand. Since 1 April 2020, a public fund must be registered with the Department of Internal Affairs’ Charities Services (if it is entitled to be registered under the Charities Act 2005), and the name of the fund must be on the list of donee organisations the Commissioner publishes for a donor to receive a donations tax credit or deduction. This item considers what is required to establish and maintain a public fund under s LD 3(2)(d) of the Income Tax Act 2007.
PUB00330: GST – goods purchased on deferred payment terms
This question we’ve been asked explains when a person registered for GST on a payments basis can claim an input tax deduction for goods purchased on deferred payment terms.
Section 17GB notices – the Commissioner’s power to obtain information for tax policy purposes
This draft operational statement explains the procedures Inland Revenue will follow when issuing notices under the recently enacted provision that authorises the Commissioner to issue a notice to obtain information to support the development of tax policy.
Proposal to alter the place name Mount Misery to Maungatūtū
The New Zealand Geographic Board Ngā Pou Taunaha o Aotearoa invites submissions on a proposal to alter the existing unofficial recorded name Mount Misery to Maungatūtū for a 478m hill approximately 10km south of Tauranga.
Proposal to assign Te Horohoroinga-o-ngā-ringa-o-Kahumatamomoe as an official place name
The New Zealand Geographic Board Ngā Pou Taunaha o Aotearoa invites submissions on a proposal to assign Te Horohoroinga-o-ngā-ringa-o-Kahumatamomoe as the official place name of an unnamed, 6.4km long range west of Horohoro (locality), southwest of Rotorua.
Reporting requirements for domestic trusts
This draft operational statement sets out the Commissioner’s approach to applying the trust information gathering powers contained in section 59BA and section 59BAB of the Tax Administration Act 1994.
ED0234: Amortisation Rates for Landfill Cell Construction Expenditure
This Determination sets out the amortisation rates for landfill cell construction expenditure as determined by the Commissioner of Inland Revenue. It is made pursuant to section 91AAN of the Tax Administration Act 1994. Comment deadline: 30 November 2021