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13/04/2026

💡 Quick heads up for Xero Me users

If your team is using the Xero Me app for timesheets, you might notice a small change.

When logging time, staff will now not see all earning types that they previously would have. Moving forward they will only be able to select from options in their template.

If something’s missing:
It usually just means the earning type hasn’t been added to their template yet.

Easy fix:
Add the required earning types into the template with a quantity of 0, and they should pop up ready to use.

If anything’s not quite working as expected, or you’d like a hand updating the templates please feel free to reach out 👋

04/04/2026

🐣 Happy Easter from Ted and the rest of the Equation team!

We hope you’re all enjoying the long weekend and indulging in a few (or many) Easter eggs… for those of us who can (sorry Ted! 🐶🍫).

We’ll be back in the office from Tuesday. In the meantime, Ted will be making the most of the break with plenty of walkies 🐾

Enjoy the weekend!

02/04/2026

✨ Welcome to the new financial year!

As we wrap up FY26, it’s a great opportunity to make sure our accounts are in good shape before we review our end of financial year results.

To support this, we’ve put together a practical EOFY checklist for inventory system users, focusing on the key areas to review before finalising your numbers.

You can check out the EOFY checklist here 👇
https://www.equation.co.nz/post/end-of-financial-year-inventory-checklist-key-tasks-to-complete

Over the next few weeks, we’ll also be sharing more to help, including:
✔ Reviewing processes and workflows
✔ System health checks
✔ Upskilling

If you’d like a hand working through your review or have any questions as you go, just reach out 👍

As the end of financial year (EOFY) approaches in NZ, it’s an important time to review your inventory management system and make sure everything is accurate, complete, and aligned with your accounting system prior to running your end of year financials.A clean set of data not only makes things eas...

26/03/2026

📆 Are you ready for the upcoming payroll changes?

From 1 April 2026 there are a few key updates NZ businesses should be aware of, including changes to KiwiSaver contributions, ACC levies, and minimum wage.

While most systems like Xero will handle parts of this automatically, there are still some areas (like KiwiSaver exceptions and split pay minimum wage increases) that may need a closer look.

We’ve put together a clear summary of what’s changing👇
🔗 https://www.equation.co.nz/post/payroll-changes-coming-into-effect-from-1-april-2026

If you’re unsure how to mange these changes in your payroll setup, please reach out 👍

☎️ 03 374 5657
📩 [email protected]

From 1 April 2026, several payroll compliance updates will come into effect for New Zealand businesses. These include changes to KiwiSaver contribution rates, ACC earner’s levy adjustments, and a Minimum wage increase.Here’s a clear overview of what’s changing and what to keep an eye on.Kiwisa...

15/03/2026

We’re looking forward to being a guest speaker at the Employment Hero event happening in Christchurch this Wednesday 👥

Nicole will be presenting and sharing some insights from the work we do with businesses across New Zealand, particularly around the changing payroll and employment landscape, including the upcoming wage and KiwiSaver changes, and how the right systems can make HR, payroll, and hiring processes much easier to manage.

It will be a great opportunity to connect with people from across the Canterbury business community and have some practical conversations about what businesses are seeing on the ground.🤝

If you'd like to join the session, you can register here 👇
https://hr.employmenthero.com/Hero-Exchange-Christchurch-CBD_Registration.html

Payroll is at the heart of every Kiwi business - get it wrong, and it can cost you time, money, and peace of mind. With a new financial year approaching, bringing minimum wage and KiwiSaver changes alongside the potential Holidays Act repeal, getting it right has never been more crucial. Having a sy...

13/03/2026

🎉 Happy 50th Birthday, RDU 98.5 FM ! 🎉

From its roots as the Student Radio Station at the University of Canterbury, RDU has spent 50 years championing alternative culture in Christchurch. For half a century, it has nurtured emerging talent and played local music that commercial radio won’t.Thank you, RDU, for keeping the spirit of independent radio alive for 50 years! It has been a privilege for Equation to be part of the journey for the past 16 years.

Happy 50th Birthday, it was great to celebrate it with you.

04/03/2026

Some people leave… and move on.

Sally Clark leaves… and comes back. 😄

And not just once, this is her THIRD return to Equation over the past 7 years!

After maternity leave, a move to Wellington, and even heading off to try something new, Sally has once again found her way back to us. At this point, we’re considering installing a revolving door with her name on it.

All jokes aside, we absolutely love that Sally keeps choosing to return. It says so much about the culture and how well she fits into our team. 🙏

Sally, we’re starting to think this is fate. Welcome back (again!) We are stoked to have you back! 💜

30/12/2025

Happy New Year from the Equation team!

We want to say a huge thank you to our incredible clients and partners.
We truly value the relationships we’ve built and look forward to continuing to support your businesses with smart systems and meaningful outcomes.

We hope you’re enjoying a bit of the break, even if our summer has decided to bring all four seasons in one day ☔🌬️🌤️
If nothing else, it’s a great reminder that flexibility is key…both in business, and BBQ planning.

We’re wishing you a happy, healthy start to the year ahead. From January 5th we’ll be back in the office and ready to leap in to your 2026 goals.

Here’s to a great year ahead… hopefully with a bit more sunshine mixed in ☀️😄

23/12/2025

As much as the rest of Christchurch seems to have signed off already, we’re still going, just easing into the festive break 😉

We did manage to clock off on Friday afternoon to celebrate the year that was and get out and about together. While we all love an escape room, this time we mixed things up and took on an outdoor puzzle tour instead with Southern Escape Tours. Sunshine, teamwork, and a lot of laughs to wrap up 2025.

Christmas hours:
We’ll be closed on the statutory holidays, but we’ll still have team members available in the days between for any urgent queries or support.

From all of us at Equation, thank you for being part of our year. Wishing you a safe, relaxing, and well-earned Christmas break 🎅✨

11/12/2025

📊 Reporting Roadmap Series: Week 2
Strong reporting starts with strong foundations.

You can have the best software in the world, but if the data going in isn’t consistent, the picture you get will always be a little blurry.

This week in our Reporting Roadmap Series, we’re sharing practical, real-world ways to build clean, reliable data that gives you real clarity.

Here’s a sneak peek from this week’s email:
✔️ Clear processes = consistent data
✔️ Removing duplicates = keeps reports clear
✔️ Engaging your team = better understanding, fewer errors, and valuable insights

The full breakdown (with more practical tips) can be found here: https://mailchi.mp/equation/equation-xero-update-5861174?e=97e48d7529

If you’d like to receive future emails in the series, send us a message and we’ll add you to our mailing list.

04/12/2025

Our 12-Week Reporting Roadmap Series starts this week. This is one not to miss!

Each week we’ll share something simple and practical to help you get more clarity from your reporting so you feel more confident in the decisions you’re making.

Week 1 is now live: Why Reporting Matters
📩 Read the first week’s email here: https://mailchi.mp/equation/equation-xero-update-5861015?e=97e48d7529

If you didn’t receive the email, or you’d like to be added to the series, please reach out, we’d love to include you.

We’re looking forward to taking you through the next 12 weeks.

Next up: Strong Reporting Starts Here - Clean Data, Clear Processes

20/10/2025

📢 Attn Xero Users

We wanted to share the latest update from Xero regarding the global outage that has been impacting access for many users.

"As you are likely aware, we have experienced one of the world's biggest outages in the last 12-13 hours.

The team at Xero has been working tirelessly throughout the night to try to restore full functionality.

Due to reasons outside our control, some customers continue to experience slowness and issues logging into Xero due to the ongoing global issue with Amazon Web Services (AWS). AWS is a Xero third-party provider, and are working to rectify with urgency.

Some customers can successfully login to Xero and we are monitoring. Customers can check our Status page for updates.

https://status.xero.com/

We thank you all for your patience and apologise for the inconvenience.

We appreciate your understanding as we navigate this widespread technical issue."

Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or need assistance.