Over the fence
Requirements when transporting livestock; Recent NZ-UAE Free Trade Agreement; Employment contracts for seasonal workers.
Rural
Overturning the foreshore and seabed decision
The popularity of virtual fencing is increasing quickly amongst dairy farmers, as an efficient method to contain and move stock.
The moral dilemma of virtual fencing
The popularity of virtual fencing is increasing quickly amongst dairy farmers, as an efficient method to contain and move stock.
Over the fence
Service tenancies on the farm; Checking terms of engagement regarding liability; Farm lease coming to an end – what’s required?
The future of indoor pig farming
Concerns that policy is threatening indoor pig farming
Budget 2024
What was in it for the rural sector? On 30 May 2024, the Minister of Finance, Nicola Willis, presented her first Budget.
Over the fence
Contract grazing; 90-day trial periods available again for all employers; Minimising phosphorous in waterways
Live animal exports
In April 2023, following intense pressure from animal welfare organisations, the Labour government banned live animal exports.
Significant Natural Areas
The government announced in March 2024 that it will suspend the Significant Natural Areas requirements while it overhauls the Resource Management Act 1991.
Over the fence
Obligations of working dog owners; MPI: Animal welfare checks; Firearms Registry opened 24 June 2023