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Practical insights, updates, and guidance for school leaders and finance teams across New Zealand.


Welcome Back to Term 4, 2026!
We hope you had a lovely break over the holidays, enjoyed some time to relax, and managed to recharge your batteries. Hopefully, you even forgot your Xero password for a few days! Welcome back to the final term of the year. Term 4 is always a busy one, with 2027 budgets to prepare, audits to get ready for, property projects to reconcile, and plenty of other things to tick off before Christmas. But don't worry — The School Office is here to help! Here are a few important remin
TSO Office
Oct 134 min read


A New Chapter for The School Office
The School Office is beginning an exciting new chapter. Following a carefully planned transition, Steve McHardy and Kate Kadaner have taken ownership of the business, with Dan Hill remaining alongside the team through to June 2027 to ensure a smooth handover. While ownership has changed, our commitment to supporting New Zealand schools with the same trusted service remains exactly the same.
TSO Office
Aug 42 min read
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