Learn more about our work with government and industry in Aotearoa New Zealand below.
Digital Advisory Group
The Aotearoa New Zealand Digital Advisory Group (NZ DAG) is a representative advisory group that provides support and perspective from DSPs to the NZ Inland Revenue Department and other government agencies tasked with the smooth operation and ongoing digital transformation of the tax system. DSPANZ co-chairs the DAG alongside Inland Revenue.
DAG Payroll Working Group
The Aotearoa New Zealand Digital Advisory Payroll Working Group brings together members of the DSP payroll industry to discuss payroll
and work through payroll matters for the benefit of the wider community. The working group aims to create an environment where there is
structured and early engagement with DSPs from policy development through to the co-design and implementation of payroll changes.
Service Provider Forum
The Australian and New Zealand Service Provider Forum (A-NZ SPF) is a regular meeting of access points (APs), service metadata publishers (SMPs) and DSPs that is hosted by the Australian and New Zealand Peppol Authorities. DSPANZ and our members have been participating in the forum since its inception and co-chaired the invoice content and response working group.
Aotearoa New Zealand News
Proposed Legislative Changes for Intermediaries
DSPANZ provided a submission to Inland Revenue on the Proposed Legislative Changes for Intermediaries. We highlighted the framework is proportionate, technology-neutral and commercially workable, and on identifying specific areas where we ask for clarification, co-design or transitional relief.
NZ Employment Leave Bill
Digital Service Providers Australia New Zealand (DSPANZ) has lodged its submission on the Employment Leave Bill with the Education and Workforce Committee.
NZ Digital Advisory Group Payroll (DAG) EOIs for 2026
We're calling for Expressions of Interest (EOI) from Digital Service Providers (DSPs) who would like to participate in the New Zealand Digital Advisory Payroll Working Group (NZ DAG). Check out more details about the DAG and how you can submit your EOI.
Past Newsletters
Aotearoa New Zealand Policy Submissions
Find previous New Zealand policy submissions below.
Proposed Legislative Changes for Intermediaries
DSPANZ provided a submission to Inland Revenue on the Proposed Legislative Changes for Intermediaries. We highlighted the framework is proportionate, technology-neutral and commercially workable, and on identifying specific areas where we ask for clarification, co-design or transitional relief.
NZ Employment Leave Bill
Digital Service Providers Australia New Zealand (DSPANZ) has lodged its submission on the Employment Leave Bill with the Education and Workforce Committee.
Government Procurement Rules
DSPANZ provided a submission to the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment's Government Procurement Rules Consultation on 8 April 2025.
Employment Relations (Protection for KiwiSaver Members) Amendment Bill
DSPANZ provided a submission on the Employment Relations (Protection for KiwiSaver Members) Amendment Bill on 30 October 2023.
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Employment Relations (Restraint of Trade) Amendment Bill Submission
DSPANZ provided a submission on the Employment Relations (Restraint of Trade) Amendment Bill raising feedback on the proposed operationalisation of the restraint of trade provisions. Read our full submission here.
Taxation (Annual Rates for 2023-24, Multinational Tax, and Remedial Matters) Bill
DSPANZ provided a submission on the Taxation (Annual Rates for 2023-24, Multinational Tax, and Remedial Matters) Bill on 14 July 2023.