Fresh feedback needed on freshwater plan
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It’s not too late to have your say on the Government’s Essential Freshwater Package – the deadline for submissions has been extended to 31 October.… Read More
When employees’ misconduct or bad behaviour matters
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When an employer fires an employee for misconduct but gets the process wrong, the first thing they tend to ask us is “Doesn’t the employee’s bad behaviour matter at all?”.… Read More
Farmers as employers – dealing with timesheets
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Lawyer and farmer Alice Chapman shares how her team have managed the “timesheet issue” on her farm.… Read More
Farm succession planning – take a step back and look forward
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It’s little wonder that farm succession planning is in the “too-hard basket” for many farmers, with relatively high rural property prices making it very difficult for the next generation of farmers to buy out other family members at market value.… Read More
Rural employment agreements – more than just filling in the gaps
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The Employment Relations Act 2000 requires that all employees have a written agreement of employment. … Read More
Livestock straying or wandering on roads
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While farmers essentially have the responsibility of keeping out straying livestock rather than a duty to keep their own livestock in, there can be other consequences if livestock strays from inadequately fenced land.… Read More
Where does your effluent go?
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Resource consent must be obtained by farmers in all regions before discharging treated effluent into a waterway.… Read More
Sharemilking agreements – know what you’re getting yourself into
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It’s that time of year when farm-owners and sharemilkers are assessing where they are at and deciding where they want to be and doing next season. … Read More
Helmets on quad bikes: nuisance or necessity?
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Northland farmers resisting calls to wear helmets when riding quad bikes on farms has caused concern with agencies such as ACC and Brain Injury Association Northland.… Read More
Tractors and children – a potentially lethal combination
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People often believe that farm children understand farm risks. But it’s not as simple as that –most children who die in farm incidents are family members (either of the farm owner or of farm workers).… Read More