Proposed changes to the dairy and cattle code of welfare
The National Animal Welfare Advisory Committee has recently reviewed and consulted on the minimum standards and best practice for the
Updates to intensive winter grazing requirements
In September 2020, the government introduced the Resource Management (National Environment Standards for Freshwater) Regulations 2020 in an attempt to
Recognised Seasonal Employer visas
In September, the government announced an increase to the Recognised Seasonal Employer visa cap to meet the increasing demand for
Protecting productive land
New policy statement: NPS-HPL Following the Our Land 2018 joint report from the Ministry for the Environment and Stats NZ,
Trusts and succession
Trustee duties in farm succession planning In a previous edition of Rural eSpeaking, we covered certain aspects of the changes
Some plastic products now banned
Since 1 October 2022 it became illegal to provide, sell or manufacture the following plastic products in New Zealand: These
Fair Pay Agreements legislation passed
The new Fair Pay Agreements Act 2022 worked its way quickly through the House and comes into effect on 1
Attorney vs executor: What is the difference?
Attorney vs executor: What is the difference? It can sometimes be confusing when we talk about an attorney (for an
Shared Parenting
Relocating the children without consent Deciding to move to a new location can be exciting and bring a sense of
Insta # dismissal?
Employers, disrepute and social media Whether we like it or not, social media affects almost every aspect of our daily