The Minister of Finance, the Hon Grant Robertson, presented the government’s Wellbeing Budget to the House on Thursday, 19 May. With an eye on the late 2023 general election, did the Budget give short-term relief for New Zealanders or did it take the long-term view for the good of the country? The government has probably put a dollar each way.
He Waka Eke Noa
Following a period of public consultation, the He Waka Eke Noa (HWEN) Partnership was about to provide its recommendations to the government on how best to equip farmers to measure, manage and reduce on-farm agricultural greenhouse emissions. We give a brief evaluation of the implications of those recommendations.
Business briefs
Topics covered in this article: Fair Pay Agreements Bill on the table; Proposed legislation to address modern slavery and worker exploitation; Incorporated societies – what’s next?; Next stage of vaping legislation coming into effect.
Proposed Income Insurance Scheme
In February, the government proposed a new compulsory insurance scheme for all employees. We look at what the proposed scheme would involve and whether you as an employer should prepare.
2022 Budget
The Minister of Finance, the Hon Grant Robertson, presented the government’s Wellbeing Budget to the House on Thursday, 19 May. With an eye on the late 2023 general election, did the Budget give short-term relief for New Zealanders or did it take the long-term view for the good of the country? The government has probably put a dollar each way.
Over the fence
New minimum wage; Vaccine mandate ends: how this will affect the rural sector; Russia Sanctions Act: the impact on the rural sector.
Forestry update
Forestry is attracting a great deal of interest and opportunity right now. This rapidly growing area faces challenges in terms of public opinion, regulation and general understanding. With all that is going on, where does this leave the agricultural sector in terms of sequestering carbon and the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS)? We update you on some current issues.
He Waka Eke Noa
He Waka Eke Noa (HWEN) is a partnership established to reduce the emissions generated by the primary sector. It works to equip farmers to measure, manage and reduce on-farm agriculture greenhouse emissions and to provide sustainable farming practices for future generations.
Property briefs
In this edition’s property brief we look at: Updates to the ADLS Agreement – important for buyers and sellers; Building in the Covid landscape; Harsh CCCFA provisions relaxed.
Not sure of your boundary?
All property owners, whether commercial or residential, must ensure that any structure on their property is located within its legal boundaries.
Resource consents
The Resource Management Act 1991 places restrictions on how your land can be used; this is done by the issuing of consents. If you are a property owner, or you lease premises to operate your business, we explain the various types of consent that you may come across from time to time.