Freshwater farm plans are part of the Essential Fresh water package introduced by the government in 2020. We discuss what is required of farm plans that will be rolled out by region over the next two years.
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In the Winter 2022 edition we discussed what to consider when co-owning a property with friends or family. Another co-ownership option to consider is the Kāinga Ora First Home Partner scheme.
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Update on construction contracts retention regime; New obligations for businesses offering Buy Now Pay Later; Large businesses may need to disclose payment practices
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The damage caused to land by the recent weather events across New Zealand has raised concerns about the ongoing viability of leased land that has been impacted by these storms.
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The severe weather events this year, in particular Cyclones Hale and Gabrielle, highlighted the need to amend some legislation to assist recovery and improve resilience for areas that have been impacted.
Freshwater farm plans
Freshwater farm plans are part of the Essential Fresh water package introduced by the government in 2020. We discuss what is required of farm plans that will be rolled out by region over the next two years.
Property briefs
Unit titles legislation updates; First Home Grants thresholds increase; Loan to value restrictions eased
Owning a heritage building
In this article, we outline some things you need to think about when owning or buying a heritage building.
Kāinga Ora First Home Partner scheme
In the Winter 2022 edition we discussed what to consider when co-owning a property with friends or family. Another co-ownership option to consider is the Kāinga Ora First Home Partner scheme.
Business briefs
Update on construction contracts retention regime; New obligations for businesses offering Buy Now Pay Later; Large businesses may need to disclose payment practices
Business continuity planning
Serious weather events such as Cyclone Gabrielle have increased the importance of businesses planning for the unexpected.
Budget 2023
A commentary on the 2023 Budget delivered by the Minister of Finance on 18 May.
Over the fence
Resource Management (National Environmental Standards for Freshwater) Regulations 2020 now amended; Affordable Water Reform replaces Three Waters; Cyclone Gabrielle: animal welfare management
Leased land impacted by Cyclones Hale and Gabrielle
The damage caused to land by the recent weather events across New Zealand has raised concerns about the ongoing viability of leased land that has been impacted by these storms.
Severe Weather Emergency Legislation Act 2023
The severe weather events this year, in particular Cyclones Hale and Gabrielle, highlighted the need to amend some legislation to assist recovery and improve resilience for areas that have been impacted.