Trusts and succession
The Trusts Act 2019 imposes mandatory and default duties on trustees. We give trusties a steer on how to plan for this situation.
Rural
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.
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.
Over the fence
A new pathway for migrant workers to gain residency was introduced on 29 September 2021 by Immigration Minister, the Hon Kris Faafoi. This is a one-off resident visa that is targeted for up to 165,000 migrants — including around 9,000 primary industry workers.
‘Nuisance’ is still relevant in court
Many of us are familiar with the tort of negligence — an act or omission by one party that causes loss to another party. Inherent in a negligence claim is the concept of ‘fault’. A recent case illustrates why nuisance, a tort similar to negligence except that fault is not necessary, is still relevant.
Water Services Act 2021
Although the government’s proposed Three Waters Reform Programme has been very much centre-stage recently, there is an important new statute regarding water that will impact on the rural community.