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Know what needs to be kept aside
See an estimate for GST, income tax and ACC based on the records you have entered, with the calculation detail available when you need it.
Simple admin for Kiwi sole traders
Simple admin.
Simple admin.
Clear headspace.
Keep track of work, invoices, GST, tax and ACC – and see what needs to be kept aside. Without the heavy software feeling.
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You do not need to become an accountant to stay organised. Kōuka keeps the work and the money clear.
Your business, clear at a glance
Everything important, in one calm view.
See what needs to be kept aside, what has been earned, what is still unbilled, and which dates are coming up.
- Tax, GST and ACC estimates
- Unbilled work ready to invoice
- Key dates and reminders
- Quick access to everyday admin
What Kōuka helps with
The few things that matter most
Kōuka is built around the questions independent workers actually have, without turning simple admin into a bookkeeping course.
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Turn work into invoices
Log time by client, project and phase, then bring unbilled work into a professional invoice.
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See how your business is tracking
Review income, expenses and estimated profit in clear summaries, so you can understand the bigger picture without digging through spreadsheets.
From work to invoice
A simple rhythm that keeps things moving
Record small things as they happen. Kōuka keeps watch in the background and helps turn the result into something useful.
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Log it
Add time, income or an expense without unnecessary fields.
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See where you stand
Your dashboard updates estimated GST, income tax, ACC, upcoming dates and unbilled work from the records you enter.
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Invoice or export
Create a clean invoice or download records when you need them.
Invoice preview
Ready to send
Brand strategy launchConcept and research
12.0 hrs
Website rolloutDesign development
8.5 hrs
Client changesFinal adjustments
3.0 hrs
Total dueNZ$2,354.00
Ask Kōuka
You are not left alone with the admin
Ask Kōuka is a friendly helper built into the app. Get plain-English guidance about everyday admin, GST basics, categories, or how a feature works.
Ask Kōuka provides general guidance and app help only. It does not replace professional accounting, tax, legal or financial advice.
Ask Kōuka
Your friendly admin helper
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Your friendly admin helper
Where should I record my Adobe subscription?
Usually under software and subscriptions. If you use it partly for personal work,
you can also set the business-use percentage.
Do I need to charge GST if I'm under $60k?
Not yet — GST registration is only required once your taxable supplies hit $60,000
in a 12-month period. You can register voluntarily before that if it helps your clients.
When do I need to pay provisional tax?
Usually in three instalments during the year if your residual income tax was over
$5,000 last year. Kōuka keeps a running tax estimate so there are no nasty surprises.
Made for people working on their own
Kōuka suits freelancers, sole traders, contractors and one-person service businesses across Aotearoa.
Intentionally focused
It is not designed for payroll, inventory, staff management or complex accounting teams. Your records can be exported and backed up whenever needed.
Simple pricing
Try the full app for 2 months
Explore the demo first, or start a trial when you are ready to make Kōuka your own.
2 months free
Full access from day one
Then NZ$5 / month
- Income, expenses, assets and summaries
- Time tracking and professional invoicing
- GST, tax and ACC estimates
- Ask Kōuka within your plan allowance
- Cloud sync, exports and backups
Then NZ$5/month. Cancel anytime.
Keep the admin simple, so you can keep doing what you love.
Look around with sample data first, then start the trial when you’re ready.