Further implementation of bobby calf regulations Last year new regulations for young calves were introduced and took effect from 1...
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Good Husbandry
Give it some thought when buying or selling Agreements for the sale and purchase of rural land generally contain a...
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Clean Water Package 2017
What does this mean for farmers? The government recently announced its Clean Water Package. The release has caused considerable controversy,...
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Looking After Your Inheritance
Keep it protected For many people a gift by Will (also known as a legacy) from a relative or friend...
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Will Your Business Survive if You Don’t?
Planning is key Most owners want to ensure their business will continue after they have died. Often they want their...
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Trusts Bill
Some key proposals In late 2013, the Law Commission completed a report recommending that a new Trusts Act replace the...
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Providing accommodation to your farm staff?
It’s not unknown for us to receive a shocked look from farmer clients when we advise them that they are...
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Obligations of working dog owners
Most farmers will agree that working dogs play a crucial part in the day-to-day running of a successful farm. So...
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Property Briefs: Ovens, Rent Reviews and Connection Services
The oven doesn’t work – what to do? Nothing is worse than planning a celebratory dinner in your new home...
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Looking at Buying Your First Home? Look into KiwiSaver
The government announced on 31 July changes to Housing New Zealand’s KiwiSaver HomeStart scheme to help more first home buyers...
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P-contamination in Residential Property
Every day more Kiwis are learning that they have been living in methamphetamine (P)-contaminated properties. Discovering you have purchased a...
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Tax changes, smoke alarms and insulation…
Proposed business tax changes In April, the government announced a package of proposals to simplify business tax, many of which will...
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Drinking and driving – don’t do it
Drink driving is one of the key causes of road accidents in New Zealand. With an increasing death toll on...
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Ni Hao: Doing business with Chinese investors
We’ve all seen the headlines about growing Chinese investment around the world and New Zealand is certainly no exception. Although...
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What is your neighbour able to do on your property?
Easements: You want to do what on my land? A property owner‘s home is their castle. There are many ways, however,...
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