Editorial standards
Every page on this site uses official New Zealand sources, is checked against those sources before it goes live, and shows the date it was last updated. If we get something wrong, we fix it fast and say so.
Where our facts come from
We only use figures from official sources:
- Inland Revenue for tax rates, tax codes, KiwiSaver and student loans.
- ACC for the earners' levy.
- Employment New Zealand for minimum wage and employment rules.
- Stats NZ for pay and population data.
We link to the source wherever we use a figure.
How we write
We write for everyday Kiwis, not tax experts. We use plain English, short sentences and real examples. Every page answers the question first, then explains.
How we check
- The writer checks each figure against the official source.
- Worked examples are run through our calculator and checked by hand.
- We recheck the whole page against the sources before it goes live.
How we stay independent
No advertiser or partner can change our results or our words. Any ad or affiliate link will be clearly labelled.
Corrections
If you find a mistake, please tell us. We correct confirmed errors quickly and note important changes in our rates changelog.