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August 17, 2022
I earned more than $200 NZD in untaxed income
Because you earned more than $200 in income that wasn't taxed before you received it (like your dividends through Hatch), you'll have to file a tax return. Hatch gives you everything you need and we'll walk you through how to fill it out.

August 17, 2022
FIF tax rules for individuals and trusts: $50,000 NZD or more invested overseas
NZ FIF tax rules apply to investors who invested more than $50,000 NZD in Foreign Investment Funds (FIFs) at any point in the last tax year. This article, along with the data in your Hatch tax report, will give you everything you need to know about what you need to do at tax time.

August 16, 2022
How to invest in an IPO: 4 things to know
It’s easy to get caught up in all the excitement of the possibility of buying into one of your favourite companies - that’s just human! But, before you go putting all of your money into the latest, greatest IPOs, follow these four steps.

July 18, 2022
I earned less than $200 NZD dividends
If you earned less than $200 in dividends from your shares through Hatch, you don't have to do anything at tax time. We're assuming that you haven't earned any other money that the IRD doesn't know about.

Amanda Broughton
July 14, 2022
What is an ETF Exchange Traded Fund?
Believe it or not, exchange traded funds or ETFs have been one of the biggest disruptors in investment over the past 20 years. We’ll help you to learn what ETF means, and discuss the pros and cons of these popular investments.

Belinda Nash
May 19, 2022
How to be money smart while interest climbs
Inflation and interest rates are buzzwords peppering headlines, and some commentators are painting a grim picture. So what’s inflation, can interest rate hikes cool the inflation jets, and how can we be mindful with money?

May 19, 2022
Why your financial New Year’s resolutions have already failed
Everyone wants to be better with their money, and it happens one step at a time. If you made a resolution on the first day of 2022, chances are you’ve already given up on it.

February 24, 2022
How we’re building a better online investing platform
You’ve been asking us for the NZX, dark mode and improved portfolio viewing, and we’re letting you know, they’re on their way! Our product design team was keen to tell you in their own words what they’ve been up to and how they’re working to sweeten your Hatch investing experience. So here it is.

January 27, 2022
Investing in 2022: what to watch for
Gaming’s already making big plays in 2022, what else might level up? 🔥 We look at the freshest trends emerging in 2022. From EVs to robot home delivery in an era still plaguing us. We break it down here!

Regan Pearson
December 21, 2021
10 big investing headlines of 2021!
What’s been sizzlin in 2021? From the IPO bonanza to meme stocks to the moon, we’ve gathered The Year That Was into 10 bite-sized morsels for your tasty summer read!

Belinda Nash
July 14, 2021
The confidence gap: The biggest investing mistake women make
When it comes to investing the biggest mistake women make has nothing to do with how they invest. Studies show that women are often better investors than men!

Amanda Broughton
May 17, 2021
Property vs Shares: A battle of the heavyweights
For the title fight in battle of the assets, it’s property vs shares! In one corner, property: an established investing heavyweight - thanks to prices rising sevenfold in the past three decades - and beloved by generations of Kiwis. In the other corner, shares: an established global player that’s sparring for the top title on the NZ investing scene
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