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.
Wearing two hats in a family protection claim
In a recent case, the High Court found that a will administrator’s default in complying with a court order was so flagrant, it justified issuing an order for arrest of the administrator. The will administrator was wearing two hats – one hat as a will administrator and the second hat as a beneficiary.
Trusts Act 2019 also affects executors and administrators of wills
Not everyone is aware that the some of the provisions in this legislation also apply to wills and the administration of estates by executors. We outline executors’ mandatory and default duties as well as briefly discussing some interpretations of the latter.
Over the fence
Health and safety responsibilities; Stock control bylaw changes; Live export contracts and force majeure clauses
Crown Pastoral Land Reform Act 2022
On 17 May 2022, the Crown Pastoral Land Reform Act 2022 (CPLRA) became law. In this article, we outline what is included in the new legislation, what will continue to be dealt with under the old Act, and how the Crown proposes managing this land.
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.