NZ Annual Tax Bill 2026-27
DSPANZ provided a submission on the Taxation (Annual Rates for 2026-27, FBT Simplification, Foreign Investment Funds, and Remedial Measures) Bill to the New Zealand Parliament's Finance and Expenditure Committee on 4 November 2026.
New Zealand’s updated Tax and Social Policy Work Programme
Inland Revenue released an updated Government Tax and Social Policy Work Programme on 19 October, outlining the Aotearoa New Zealand Government’s and planned reforms. We've reviewed the programme and identified the following areas of interest for members.
2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM)
DSPANZ held our 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Wednesday 28 October 2026.. The current DSPANZ Board, Nominated Directors and DSPANZ Members were all invited to attend the AGM virtually.
Annual Report 2025-26
Our 2025-26 Annual Report provides an overview of DSPANZ's activities, member engagement and ongoing work with government over the past year.
Access to Information on the Companies Register
DSPANZ provided a submission to the Australian Securities and Investments Commission's (ASIC) Consultation Paper 391 Access to information on the companies register on 12 October 2026.
Join the NZ DAG in 2027
We're calling for Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from Aotearoa New Zealand Digital Service Providers (DSPs) who would like to participate in the Digital Advisory Group (known as the DAG) in 2027.
Secure by Design: The Developer’s Guide to How Software Gets Hacked
Developers, now it's your time! Following the decision-makers' session that kicked off our two-part Secure by Design webinar series, join Dr. Pamela O'Shea, Director of Shea Security, for Secure by Design: The Developer's Guide to How Software Gets Hacked on Tuesday 24 November 2026 at 2:00pm AEDT.
Business Reporting Requirements Inquiry
DSPANZ provided a submission to the Productivity Commission's inquiry into business reporting requirements on 30 September 2026.
Fair Super for Young Workers
DSPANZ provided a submission to the Senate Standing Committees on Economics inquiry on the Superannuation Legislation Amendment (Fair Super for Young Workers) Bill 2026 on 18 September 2026.
Privacy Reforms - Consultation on Exposure Draft Legislation
DSPANZ provided a submission to the Attorney-General's Department consultation on proposed amendments to the Privacy Act 1988 on 18 September 2026.
New Zealand 2026-27 Annual Tax Bill: What it means for DSPs
Aotearoa New Zealand's 2026-27 annual tax bill has been introduced to Parliament, bringing together a wide range of changes with varying impacts for DSPs. We've broken down the changes and their potential impacts.
ASIC Companies Register - Access to Information
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) is consulting on how information held on the companies register should be accessed as part of its work to modernise Australia's company register. We're currently seeking feedback from members.
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