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Moo-ving on
In August, Fonterra announced that it had agreed to sell its major consumer brands. The sale will see Lactalis take ownership of… Read article →
KiwiSaver changes open the door to first farm ownership
The government has announced important changes to KiwiSaver that will make it easier for farmers and rural workers to use their KiwiSaver… Read article →
New Zealand’s methane reset
In October 2025, the government confirmed it will reset New Zealand’s biogenic methane target for 2050; it will move from the legislated… Read article →
Biosecurity overhaul
In July 2025, the Ministry of Primary Industries released its proposed ‘Biosecurity System Action Plan.’ It is intended to guide new legislation… Read article →
Methamphetamine in farm accommodation
Providing housing for a rural workforce is often essential to run a successful farming operation, but it also puts a farm owner… Read article →
Trustee decision-making
It is estimated that there are between 300,000 to 500,000 trusts in New Zealand, and it is often said that we have… Read article →
WorkSafe’s heightened focus on farm safety
WorkSafe New Zealand has promised greater attention to safety in the agricultural sector when it announced the new four-year ‘Statement of Intent’… Read article →
Options to buy a property during a cost of living crisis
It is not a new concept, but the rise of house prices in New Zealand has meant that it is very difficult… Read article →
Death, property and prenups
Many couples now sign agreements ‘contracting out’ of the Property (Relationships) Act 1976. These contracting out agreements are commonly known as ‘prenups.’ Read article →