Gifford Devine - The future of indoor pig farming

The future of indoor pig farming

Concerns that policy is threatening indoor pig farming

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Budget 2024

What was in it for the rural sector? On 30 May 2024, the Minister of Finance, Nicola Willis, presented her first Budget.

Gifford Devine - Property Briefs Blog

Property briefs

Finance condition in the agreement; LIM condition; Building report condition

Gifford Devine - Pre-settlement property inspection

Pre-settlement property inspection

When buying a property, you are usually entitled to one pre-settlement inspection. This inspection is typically done during the week before settlement, although it can be completed at any time.

Gifford Devine - Property Speaking - Commercial Leases

Commercial leases

There are many rights and obligations that affect both tenants and landlords at the beginning, during and at expiry or earlier termination of a commercial property lease.

Gifford Devine - Business Briefs

Business briefs

Five companies sentenced over Whakaari/White Island eruption; Navigating financial distress; Commerce Commission win over Viagogo; CCCFA update

Gifford Devine - Can losses be recovered from a faulty building

Can losses be recovered from a faulty building?

The High Court recently found that the construction and insurance sectors can rely on limited liability clauses when defending claims for negligence or breach of contract in commercial projects.

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The Budget 2024

The Minister of Finance, Nicola Willis, delivered her first Budget on 30 May. The promised tax cuts have been delivered by adjusting the tax brackets. The minister admitted the Budget is “tight, but realistic” and she intends to stick closely to the allocated spending.

Gifford Devine - Over the fence blog

Over the fence

Contract grazing; 90-day trial periods available again for all employers; Minimising phosphorous in waterways

Gifford Devine - Live animal exports

Live animal exports

In April 2023, following intense pressure from animal welfare organisations, the Labour government banned live animal exports.