What was in it for the rural sector? On 30 May 2024, the Minister of Finance, Nicola Willis, presented her...
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Over the fence
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July 18, 2024
Contract grazing Contract grazing is one of the ways you can farm that does not require land ownership. It is...
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Live animal exports
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July 18, 2024
Government intends to lift the ban In April 2023, following intense pressure from animal welfare organisations, the Labour government banned...
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Significant Natural Areas
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July 18, 2024
Suspended while government overhauls RMA Associate Minister for the Environment, Andrew Hoggard, announced on 14 March 2024 that the government...
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Postscript
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July 17, 2024
Holidays Act 2003 to be overhauled Both employers and employees will be relieved that the government is prioritising overhauling...
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Avoiding scams
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July 17, 2024
Tips to protect yourself Every year thousands of people fall victim to scams through emails, phone calls and text messages....
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Employee burnout
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July 17, 2024
Acknowledge and address this The effects of burnout and work-related stress are an issue that both employers and employees should...
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Providing for your family in your will
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July 17, 2024
You have some legal obligations We all want to look after our families – both during our lives and after...
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Preparing your business for sale
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July 17, 2024
Whether you’re retiring, pursuing new ventures or looking to cash in on your hard work, selling a business is a...
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Property briefs
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June 27, 2024
The finance condition in the agreement The finance condition is the most common condition included in an Agreement for Sale...
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Pre-settlement property inspection
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June 27, 2024
The week before settlement When buying a property, you are usually entitled to one pre-settlement inspection. This inspection is typically...
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Commercial leases
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June 27, 2024
Reinstatement obligations for tenants There are many rights and obligations that affect both tenants and landlords at the beginning, during...
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Business briefs
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June 11, 2024
Five companies sentenced over Whakaari/White Island eruption In our Summer 2024 edition published in early February, we wrote on the...
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Can losses be recovered from a faulty building?
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June 11, 2024
Design professionals can rely on limited liability clauses The High Court recently found that the construction and insurance sectors can...
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The Budget 2024
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June 11, 2024
A no-frills outlook Although it is clear the economic outlook is somewhat gloomy, in delivering the 2024 Budget, the Minister...
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