When relationships break down, numerous issues arise around the division of property. One spouse or partner may be left significantly...
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The Perils of Effluent Discharge – Sorting out the muck in the air
Have you driven down the road and had your windscreen splattered with effluent as farmers irrigate their paddocks with nutrient-dense...
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The Dismissal Process – Getting it right and being fair
Edmonds Judd
May 2, 2014
When taking disciplinary action against any of your employees, you must follow the correct process or risk paying out large...
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Major Revamp of Consumer Law
Edmonds Judd
April 23, 2014
In December last year the Consumer Law Reform Bill passed into law. The legislation incorporates the most significant developments into...
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Contractual considerations when entering into Agreement for Sale & Purchase of Farms – ‘Proper Farming’
Edmonds Judd
April 1, 2014
If you are entering into contractual arrangements for the purchase of a farm, there are some important considerations you need...
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Sharemilking arrangements
Edmonds Judd
March 28, 2014
With about two months remaining of the dairy farming season for 2013–2014, we suggest you review your sharemilking agreements, if...
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Minimum wage review 2014
Edmonds Judd
March 26, 2014
The government reviews the minimum wage each year. It has recently been announced that the adult minimum wage is to...
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Public holidays: Waitangi Day and ANZAC Day
Edmonds Judd
March 24, 2014
Special public holiday arrangements are now going to apply for Waitangi Day and ANZAC Day. From 1 January 2014, ANZAC...
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Animal Welfare Amendment – Bill Better enforcement, clarity and transparency
Edmonds Judd
March 21, 2014
The Animal Welfare Amendment Bill is currently at the select committee stage, with the committee due to report back to...
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Personal Property Securities Register – Be careful when selling stock
Edmonds Judd
March 18, 2014
We have looked at the implications of the Personal Properties Securities Act 1999. Another recent case[1], between the Bank of...
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So long, farewell, auf wiedersehen, goodbye! Getting staff resignations right
Edmonds Judd
February 28, 2014
It’s said that the only things certain in life are death and taxes. For business owners, the list also includes...
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Director residency requirements
Edmonds Judd
February 21, 2014
An important part of the government’s companies and limited partnership reforms package is undergoing its final legislative steps. If you’re...
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New Zealand company business numbers
Edmonds Judd
February 14, 2014
All companies currently registered in New Zealand have now been assigned a New Zealand Business Number (NZBN). A NZBN is...
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A Boost to Employee Share Offers and Capital Raising
Edmonds Judd
February 7, 2014
The overhaul of the laws that govern New Zealand’s financial markets took another big step last September with the passing...
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Voidable Transactions – Can be a significant risk for businesses
Edmonds Judd
February 3, 2014
When an insolvent company goes into liquidation it’s accepted that not all creditors will get paid 100 cents in the...
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