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23/10/2026

What ever you are up to this Labour Weekend, we hope you enjoy it!

Our office is closed on Monday 27th October.

21/10/2026

Buying your first farm is a big life event.

Here a 10 things to check before you go ahead and sign.

Buy with your eyes wide open.

18/10/2026

Wishing all students the very best as they head into their final exams for the year.

We know this can be both an exciting and challenging time, with plenty of hard work, long hours, and determination leading up to exam day.

A special shout-out to our own Law Clerk, Bella, who is taking a couple of weeks away from the office to focus on her exams. We're proud of the commitment and effort she has put into her studies and wish her every success.

While exam results are important, so too is your wellbeing. Remember to take breaks, get plenty of rest, stay connected with friends and whānau, and be kind to yourself during what can be a stressful period.

Good luck to Bella and to all students sitting exams over the coming weeks. You've got this!

16/10/2026

All that Herald Quiz training has finally paid off

A huge congratulations to our "Trial and Error" quiz team, ably supported by several members of our Commercial Team who put their daily quiz skills to good use. What started as a friendly tradition of tackling the Herald Quiz during our afternoon stand-up meetings turned out to be excellent preparation for the recent quiz night hosted by the Taranaki Law Society.

This morning, we enjoyed coming together over morning tea to celebrate the team's efforts and relive some of the highlights from the evening.

Thank you to the Taranaki Law Society for creating such a fun opportunity to connect with colleagues across the legal profession. We had a fantastic night of teamwork, laughs, and a little healthy competition.

All that training has definitely paid off!

08/10/2026

This Mental Health Awareness Month, we are focusing on connection within our workplace.

But the connections we nurture outside of work matter too.

So switch off when you can, protect your personal time, and make space for friends and whānau.

Work is important. So is life outside of it.

06/10/2026

School holidays: when the working-parent juggle goes up a level!

For many working parents, the holidays mean balancing work, whānau, childcare, activities, drop-offs, pick-ups and plenty of snacks in between.

We’re grateful for workplaces, colleagues, grandparents, whānau and friends who help make the juggle a little easier.

Here’s to another week of flexibility, understanding and supporting one another.

01/10/2026

Connection matters.

One of the biggest contributors to positive mental wellbeing is feeling like we belong.

Inspired by ideas from the Taranaki Chamber of Commerce Wellbeing Conference, our team is launching Coffee Roulette this October. Random coffee catch-ups will help us connect with colleagues we may not work alongside every day, build understanding, and strengthen relationships across the team.

Sometimes a simple conversation can make a big difference.

What is your workplace doing for Mental Health Awareness Week?

27/09/2026

Behind every strong result is the dedication, resilience, and commitment of New Zealand’s farming families.

The Co-op’s FY26 performance is a strong reflection of what can be achieved when farmers and their Co-op work together, delivering a final Farmgate Milk Price of $9.69/kgMS, a final Organic Milk Price of $14.13/kgMS, and fully imputed dividends of 73 cents per share.

Looking to the future, the announcement of an additional $1 billion investment over the next three years is equally significant. By expanding protein manufacturing capacity and investing in environmental improvements, the Co-op is positioning itself to create greater value from farmers’ milk and respond to growing global demand for sustainably produced, high-value dairy products.

With the FY27 forecast Farmgate Milk Price set at $9.50/kgMS and the forecast Organic Milk Price reaching a record $14.30/kgMS, there is positive momentum heading into the new season.

These results are a testament to the farmers whose hard work, innovation, and stewardship continue to underpin the success of New Zealand's dairy sector.

At Legal Solutions, we are proud to support our rural communities. Our experienced team of commercial and rural lawyers works alongside farmers and agribusiness owners, providing practical, people-focused advice on property, business structures, succession planning, growth opportunities, and the important decisions that shape the future of farming operations.

25/09/2026

22/09/2026

August Property Market Update | Taranaki & New Plymouth

The August REINZ figures show a steady and resilient local property market. Across Taranaki, the median sale price remained at $610,000, unchanged from August last year.

In New Plymouth District, the median sale price increased to $700,000, up 3.2% from August 2025. Sales activity was a little quieter, but owner-occupiers continued to be the most active buyers.

With good stock levels, buyers have plenty of choice, while sellers are aligning their expectations with current market conditions.

Although winter, cost-of-living pressures and election uncertainty have influenced activity, there remains cautious optimism that the market will gain momentum over the summer months.

Overall, the results reflect continued confidence in Taranaki and the enduring appeal of calling our region home