With Easter Weekend and ANZAC Day 2025 falling within the same fortnight, New Zealand employers face a unique set of compliance challenges. From restricted trading hours to payroll obligations like time-and-a-half and alternative holidays, understanding your legal responsibilities is essential. This guide breaks down everything SMEs need to know to stay compliant, reduce risk, and support their people during two of Aotearoa’s most significant national holidays.

Managing payroll in-house can be time-consuming and error-prone, especially for small and medium-sized businesses. Outsourcing payroll offers significant benefits, from reducing administrative burdens to ensuring compliance with laws like the Holiday Act 2003. Discover how partnering with outsourced payroll providers can save you time, improve accuracy, and boost your business’s productivity.