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Essential Tools & Guides

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EOFY Payroll and HR Checklist

Wrap up the financial year confidently. Our checklist covers payroll software updates, minimum wage adjustments, report generation, and critical HR compliance tasks.

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2026 Payroll changes

Stay ahead of 2026 payroll changes. Understand new minimum wage rates, KiwiSaver contribution changes, and ACC levy adjustments to keep your payroll compliant.

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Guide to payroll compliance

Your complete guide to NZ payroll compliance. Understand employment legislation, PAYE requirements, leave entitlements, and how to keep accurate records effortlessly.

Webinar: EOFY Payroll Changes 2026.

EOFY can feel overwhelming, especially when payroll rules, tax thresholds, and compliance requirements change all at the same time. This session is designed to help you understand what matters, what action is required, and what you can safely ignore.

Join Datacom’s Compliance Lead, Chris Mar, for a clear, practical session that breaks down the key payroll changes coming into effect from 1 April 2026, what they mean for your business, and how to prepare with confidence.

Whether you run payroll yourself or oversee it for your business, this session will help you understand what matters, what action is required, and what you can safely ignore.

This year, some important payroll changes - including KiwiSaver contribution updates which take effect before April, making early preparation more important than ever.

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Presented By Chris Mar
Compliance Lead, Datacom

Chris Mar is Datacom's Compliance Lead, and a recognised expert in New Zealand payroll legislation. He works closely with Inland Revenue and payroll teams to interpret legislative change and translate it into practical, real world guidance.

 

Webinar details

EOFY Payroll Changes 2026

Everything you need to know and do to
complete EOFY with confidence


Tue 17 Feb, 2026

2.30pm - 3:15pm
FREE

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Smartly Features That Make EOFY Easier

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Pay Run workflow

Run payroll confidently with automated workflows that handle calculations, deductions, and compliance checks. Make EOFY processing seamless with built-in validation and approval steps.

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Leave Management

Say goodbye to leave calculation errors. Our system tracks all leave types, calculates entitlements correctly, and generates reports showing accurate balances.

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Employee Self‑Service

Let employees access payslips, update personal information, and manage leave requests independently. Free up your time for critical tasks while improving employee satisfaction.

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IRD Filing + Tax automation

Never miss an IRD deadline with automated payday filing. Tax codes, PAYE, KiwiSaver, and student loan deductions are calculated accurately and submitted automatically.

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Reporting suite

Create comprehensive payroll reports instantly. From EOFY compliance documents to custom analysis, access the data you need when you need it.

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Training & support

Use our Help Centre any time of the day to answer your questions, or get expert payroll support from our team of Kiwi-based payroll specialists 8am-6pm, Monday to Friday. 

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