This year, in addition to the usual payroll updates, there is a change to the minimum KiwiSaver contributions.

Below is a summary of the changes from 1st April 2026 and what this means for you as an Employer:

Minimum Wage Increase

• The Adult Minimum wage increases from $23.50/hour to $23.95/hour...

The storms recently were a good reminder of something many of us quietly push down the list.

After being prompted into action, my own emergency plan is now mostly finished. My updated Will is ready to be signed. My insurance has been reviewed and adjusted to suit where I am now — and where I’m head...

Happy International Women’s Day from the team at The Farm Office 🌸

Today, we celebrate the incredible women who keep so many things running smoothly — on farms, in businesses, in families, and in communities.

At The Farm Office, we’re proud to be an all-female team, supporting farmers across New Z...

A big theme in client conversations over the last few weeks of the old year – and in the first weeks of the new one – has been succession and retirement planning.

And no, that doesn’t mean “I’m done farming next year.” or "I am selling my business this year".

The clients I’ve been talking to are a...

New Zealand’s retirement landscape is changing, and this week’s announcement has brought a real sense of relief for many - especially those in physically demanding jobs like farming. The government has confirmed it will not lift the retirement age to 67. Instead, a new, more stable superannuation fr...

There is a lot of discussion in my social circles at the moment about boundaries and values. They work together as your values determine what your boundaries are and where they are. 

Until the last couple of years, I had not truly articulated my values and boundaries. Everyone has values and boundari...