Inland Revenue Department (IRD) stories
Inland Revenue & ACC to stop accepting cheques from March 2020
Tue, 10th Sep 2019
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martech
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commerce systems
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payment technologies
Inland Revenue and ACC will cease accepting cheques from March 2020, urging moves to internet banking and other digital payment methods.
IRD warning customers of new email scam over tax refunds
Mon, 22nd Jul 2019
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email security
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cybersecurity
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tax
Inland Revenue warns customers of a convincing email scam offering tax refunds; more than 900 reports received.
IRD shuts down fraudulent direct debit scam
Mon, 10th Jun 2019
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email security
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ai
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cybersecurity
Inland Revenue halts scam involving fraudulent transactions on bank accounts; working with police and banks to investigate further.
Think the govt has a big tax refund for you? Think again
Sat, 21st Jul 2018
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
Sorry to be the party pooper but it may be time to get your toes in line and cancel that ASOS order you were going to cover with your tax refund.
IRD myIR site to shut down on Thursday for major system upgrades
Tue, 10th Apr 2018
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uc
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ird
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smb
myIR will be switched off from Thursday afternoon at 3pm until Tuesday, April 17 at 8am so the latest round of changes can be made.
Scammers target IRD customers
Wed, 14th Sep 2016
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
Email and phone scams are the most common methods used by fraudsters to collect personal information, says Inland Revenue.
Mako: Spark owed $26.9m, little chance of funds for unsecured creditors
Wed, 25th Nov 2015
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physical security
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ird
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mako networks
Spark NZ was owed $26.9 million when Mako Networks went into receivership, with little chance of unsecured creditors recouping their funds.
Govt congratulates App4IR winners
Wed, 30th Apr 2014
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apps
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government
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ird
Matt Innes and Josh Lee win App4IR Challenge for their proposal to adapt myIR platform for mobile use. Receives $10k prize and chance to develop app.
Govt warns Kiwis over 'most sophisticated' IRD email scam...
Tue, 25th Feb 2014
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cybersecurity
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government
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email
New Zealanders warned to be cautious of email scams promising tax refunds, as Inland Revenue is targeted by sophisticated attack.
IRD under 'most sophisticated NZ attack'
Tue, 11th Feb 2014
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cybersecurity
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government
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email
The Inland Revenue Department urges vigilance as Kiwis face the nation's most sophisticated scam, involving fake websites and phishing emails.
Kiwis beware… of Inland Revenue email scare
Wed, 15th Jan 2014
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cybersecurity
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government
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ird
Inland Revenue warns New Zealanders about malicious emails posing as tax department, highlights potential identity theft risk.
Kiwis rebel against online GST proposals
Thu, 11th Jul 2013
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government
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retail
New Zealanders hit out over government proposals to review taxing overseas purchases online, a move which has been welcomed by retailers.
Mobile tech tax: It's OK, you can keep enjoying your tablets
Thu, 21st Mar 2013
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ipad
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tax
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ird
Cheers to your gadgets! The UK government bins the feared 'iPad tax', ensuring your mobile tech stays tax-free for now.
Microsoft preps last major patch of 2010
Mon, 13th Dec 2010
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microsoft
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ird
Last security update of the year to address 40 vulnerabilities in Windows, Office, IE, SharePoint and Exchange.
Telcoinabox launches mobile-in-a-box
Mon, 13th Dec 2010
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uc
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ird
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acquisition
Telcoinabox unveils 'mobile-in-a-box', revolutionising NZ's reseller market with a cost-efficient, wholesale mobile solution amid high demand.
IRD email is a scam
Tue, 31st Aug 2010
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email
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ird
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hoax
The IRD has warned that an email currently being circulated, which promises a $609.30 refund to the recipient, is a hoax.
TIME TO MIGRATE?
Sun, 1st Aug 2010
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iaas
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ird
Cloud computing is either one of two things: an overhyped term destined for obscurity, or the greatest promise for the future of IT.
Virtualisation in the cloud
Sun, 1st Aug 2010
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ird
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analyst report
Virtualisation fuels the cloud's growth, with Gartner predicting a $US6.2bn market by 2013, enhancing efficiency and agility for businesses.
Weeding out the monkeys
Sun, 1st Aug 2010
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ird
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job moves
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qualifications
IT has become an established career path, and increasingly people are simply following it rather than being excited by it.
More than magic
Thu, 1st Jul 2010
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devops
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apm
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software development
Ensuring projects align with business strategy is crucial. From PMOs to EPOs, learn how different project offices can maximise success and efficiency.