Nadine HigginsThe Prosperity Project host·NZ Herald·31 May, 2026 05:00 PM3 mins to read‌IRD estimates 355,000 New Zealanders have traded roughly $36 billion worth of cryptocurrency across 57 million transactions. Image / Jane YeeEven Kiwis who’ve only dabbled in crypto could soon find themselves in the IRD’s sights, as the tax department cracks down on overdue tax.

The IRD has dramatically stepped up enforcement activity this year and specialist crypto tax accountant Tim Doyle told Nadine Higgins on The

podcast it’s no longer just targeting big-time investors.