Peter Mersi, Commissioner and Chief Executive, Inland Revenue

29 Jul 2026

The dialogue featured Peter Mersi, Commissioner and Chief Executive of Inland Revenue, who shared insights into the organisation’s evolving operating environment amid significant economic and technological change.

The discussion explored balancing regulation and economic growth, strengthening compliance while maintaining public trust, and leveraging technology to modernise public service delivery. Peter also shared perspectives on leading large-scale transformation, navigating complexity across government and industry, and building confidence in New Zealand’s tax system.

The Venue
Deloitte, Level 12, 20 Customhouse Quay

Event Speakers

Peter Mersi
Commissioner and Chief Executive
Inland Revenue

Event Partners

DXC Technology

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Deloitte

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Adobe

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