We are proud to announce that Peter Barraud will be promoted to the position of Associate Director, effective 1 April 2025.

Peter joined Walker Wayland Auckland as a graduate and has grown through the ranks with exceptional dedication, professionalism, and an unwavering drive to excel. Over the years, his contributions have left a lasting positive impact on our team and clients alike.

This promotion is a testament to Peter’s incredible work ethic, loyalty, and ability to inspire those around him. We have no doubt that in his new role as Associate Director, Peter will continue to lead with vision and dedication, setting an example for all of us at Walker Wayland Auckland.

Let’s take a moment to celebrate this milestone in Peter’s career and extend our congratulations to him on this well-deserved achievement.

Parents should begin saving their Early Childhood Education (ECE) invoices to claim FamilyBoost, a new childcare payment administered by Inland Revenue.

Starting in mid-September, parents can register for FamilyBoost through myIR, Inland Revenue's online portal. To claim, they need an IRD number for their child and a myIR account. Claims can be made starting from October for the July–September quarter, with claims every three months thereafter.

Eligibility requires a household income under $180,000, children under 5, costs from a licensed ECE provider, and New Zealand tax residency. Separated parents can both claim if they have childcare costs.

FamilyBoost covers 25% of childcare costs, up to $975 every three months, after other subsidies. The amount decreases for households earning over $140,000.

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With the financial year end fast approaching, a “request for records” email will soon be in your in box from Walker Wayland. Maybe this year, along with the business records, you can take a moment to take stock of life too.

It’s a good moment to pause and reflect on where you are, what you've achieved, and what matters most. Here are a few tips for doing it:

1. Set aside quiet time to reflect without distractions.

2. Celebrate your achievements, no matter how small.

3. Identify areas for growth without self-judgment.

4. Practice gratitude to shift your focus to the positive.

5. Set intentions based on how you want to grow, not just goals.

6. Talk to someone you trust for a fresh perspective. Walker Wayland can help too 😊

7. Create actionable steps to move forward with purpose.

Wishing you all the best in “life and business” for the 2026 financial year . We are here to help.

The team at the Perth WW Australasia conference

(From left) Maurice James, Sophie Norton, Tanya Solberg, Kirit Lal

Every year Round the Bays draws thousands of Kiwis to Auckland’s coastline. This year a handful of our staff participated in the 8.4km race. Our competing staff all participated at their own pace, either running, jogging or walking the full course and taking in the views of the harbour.

After crossing the finish line, we reconvened for a well-deserved lunch and drinks. Well-done to Sarwan, Mark, Nicole, Hannah, Garth, Jacob, Alannah and all those who participated, embracing an active lifestyle in a fun and meaningful way to promote health both in and out of the office.

Special congratulations to Jacob with an impressive time of 29 Minutes placing 25 / 22,678 all while running with a pram - what an epic achievement!

See you next year.

Inland Revenue have released an interpretation statement dealing with tax treatment of share investments. Income received from the sale of shares acquired for the dominant purpose of disposal is taxable. It is intention at the time of purchase that is important; a subsequent change of purpose does not change the taxable status of the share sale.

As well as looking at objective factors such as the length of time shares have been held and evidence of similar transactions being entered into, Inland Revenue also considers intention as stated by the purchaser. It is recommended that investors keep records to support their purpose for buying shares, including:

Background information sourced when deciding between shares to purchase

A record of their purpose as at the time of acquisition, with contemporary evidence

Notes from financial advisors

Information on prospective returns

It can be difficult to prove intention at the time of purchase; contemporary record-keeping helps with this. We also recommend documenting reasons for share sales, and how the sales either (i) aligned with the original purpose as recorded, or (ii) occurred as a result of a change of circumstances.

Please contact us if you would like to discuss any prospective purchases, or if you have any questions in relation to your current portfolio.