Farmer Freddy is about to embark on an overseas trip but first he must update some important paper work. Read more...
Landlords, the law constantly changes - Published 25/11/10
Farmer Freddy learns of the recent changes to the Residential Tenancies Act 1986 and how they affect him as a landlord. Read more...
When the Crown wants your land - Published 11/11/10
The state highway is being straightened but in doing so the Crown is acquiring some of Farmer Freddy's land, so where does this leave Freddy? Read more...
When a worker fails to turn up for work - Published 28/10/10
So a worker hasn't come to work or contacted you. What should you do? Read more...
Is it a sensitive sale? - Published 14/10/10
Farmer Freddy learns about selling sensitive land and the criteria needed to satisfy the OIO. Read more...
Quake protection, up to a point - Published 30/09/10
After the 7.1 earthquake in Christchurch, Farmer Freddy considers what insurance is best for his farm. Read more...
When a lease is breached - Published 16/09/10
The new Property Law Act has procedures landlords must take if wanting to cancel a tenant's lease, as Farmer Freddy has discovered. Read more...
Subdividing land a bit of a process - Published 02/10/10
There is a bit of a process in subdividing land, as Farmer Freddy finds out. Read more...
Reforms should help to avoid Hangovers - Published 19/08/10
Do you have money invested with an investment company? Then you should read this. Read more...
Freddy's Leaky Bach - Published 05/08/10
In the past few years many homeowners have discovered they own a leaky home. Unfortunately, for Farmer Freddy he is one of them. What can he do about it? Read more...
Proper terms of trade vital - Published 22/07/10
Farmer Freddy learns how the Personal Property Securities Act can protect his interest in goods supplied to a retailer on credit - however there are three steps to follow. Read more...
Workplace Hazards - Published 08/07/10
As an employer is it your responsibility to minimise workplace hazards and if so how? Read more...
Avoid Water Trouble - Published 24/06/10
To avoid costly mistakes when drilling for water - get advice from a groundwater specialist first and know your legal rights. Read more...
Useless Utes - Published 10/06/10
What rights do you have if the motor vehicle you have bought turns out to be a lemon? Read more...
Equity Partnerships in Farming - Published 27/05/10
What is involved in investing in an equity partnership? Farmer Freddy explains... Read more...
Fred wants to build a Shed - Published 13/05/10
Whether you are a handyman or not, the Building Act 2004 not only requires you to get a building consent for any type of building but later this year you'll need a licensed builder. Read more...
Think wisely and save your bacon - Published 29/04/10
Your neighbour is proposing to build a piggery on their property. What can you do about that? Read more...
Life in the Doghouse - Published 15/04/10
Farmer Freddy's dog, Dino, pays an unexpected visit to his neighbour - who isn't happy about it. Read more...
When the Inspector calls - Published 01/04/10
An increase to the minimum wage takes effect 1 April 2010. How does this effect Farmer Freddy? Read more...
Organic Dairy Farming - Published 18/03/10
Thinking about going organic? So what it takes to become an organic dairy farmer? Read more...
DIRA - Published 18/02/10
The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry is reviewing competition regulations in the dairy industy. Read more...
Access to Land: Access to Power Lines - Published 04/02/10
If power lines are on your farmland, what are the access rights of lines companies? Read more...
The Queen's Chain - Published 21/01/10
70 per cent of land adjacent to rivers, lakes and the sea is accessible as Queen's Chain. Read more...