Edmonds Judd

What does the latest Budget mean for New Zealanders? 📊

From health and education to infrastructure, housing and law and order, there are a number of key initiatives and changes proposed. Read more on our website.

Budget 2026 | Edmonds Judd Securing New Zealand’s future says the Minister of Finance Despite pre-Budget announcements for the health, education and defence sectors, this Budget certainly contained some meaty content. The government’s broader approach could therefore be characterised as a ‘meat and veg now, dessert late...

🎨 Meet Jaymee, one of our talented team members with a passion for watercolour painting.

When she's not at work, you'll often find Jaymee with a paintbrush in hand, creating beautiful pieces using watercolours. What she loves most about the medium is its versatility and the ability to build depth and detail through layers, gradually working from the lightest shades to the darkest tones.

Watercolour painting gives Jaymee the opportunity to experiment with colour, create unique patterns, and bring her creativity to life. Whether she's carefully blending colours or focusing on intricate details, she enjoys the process just as much as the finished artwork.

For Jaymee, painting is more than just a hobby—it's a chance to slow down, unwind, and express her creativity.

As Jaymee says, "Watercolour painting is a great way to relax and have some fun."

🎲 Meet John Whyte, one of our Solicitors and a proud self-confessed nerd!

Outside of the office, John is an active member of the Waikato Role Playing Guild, where imagination takes centre stage. Roleplaying games are a unique blend of board games, improvisational theatre, storytelling, and fantasy, allowing players to step into entirely different worlds and characters.

These photos capture just a few of John's adventures – from playing a wealthy socialite from the 1920s, to a secret agent inspired by classic spy comedies, to a heroic barbarian from the frozen north.
John has been heavily involved in the roleplaying community for many years, including managing the Guild’s finances and helping organise New Zealand’s largest roleplaying convention, Convergence, held each September in Hamilton.

For John, the greatest part of the hobby isn't the dragons, spies, or epic quests – it's the friendships he's made along the way.

As John puts it: "Nothing makes you appreciate the joys of your own life quite like pretending to overcome someone else's imaginary problems."

🎨🧶🏐 Hobbies of EJ is coming soon!

Get to know the people behind Edmonds Judd as we share the passions, talents, and pastimes our team enjoys outside the office. Stay tuned! ✨

There are some significant legal and regulatory changes on the horizon for the rural sector 🌿
From proposed biosecurity reforms to updates around contractors, wills and EPAs, staying informed is more important than ever. Read more on our website.

Over the fence | Edmonds Judd Biosecurity overhaul In July 2025, the Ministry of Primary Industries released its proposed ‘Biosecurity System Action Plan.’ It is intended to guide new legislation to amend the Biosecurity Act 1993, and to overhaul current biosecurity regimes to improve process, obligations and rights. This wi...

Please note our office will be closed for King’s Birthday. We hope you enjoy the long weekend!

WorkSafe is increasing its focus on farm safety across New Zealand 🚜
From new Approved Codes of Practice to increased farm visits and education initiatives, there are important changes happening in the agricultural sector. Read more on our website.

WorkSafe’s heightened focus on farm safety | Edmonds Judd Development of Approved Codes of Practice WorkSafe New Zealand has promised greater attention to safety in the agricultural sector when it announced the new four-year ‘Statement of Intent’ on 4 December 2025. In recent years, WorkSafe has significantly increased its focus on the agricultural sec...

Big changes are on the horizon for rural New Zealanders 🌱
Upcoming KiwiSaver reforms could make it easier for first-time farm buyers to step onto the property ladder and into farm ownership. Read more on our website.

KiwiSaver changes open the door to first farm ownership | Edmonds Judd Good news for rural workers The government has announced important changes to KiwiSaver that will make it easier for farmers and rural workers to use their KiwiSaver to buy their first farm. These reforms acknowledge the unique way in which farms are owned and operated in New Zealand. For many in th...

Congratulations to our very own Humaira on taking out the Senior Moot Competition!

This is an outstanding achievement and a reflection of Humaira’s hard work, advocacy skills, and dedication to the law. We are incredibly proud to see her representing the University of Waikato at upcoming competitions in Wellington and Adelaide later this year.

A huge thank you to the organisers, sponsors, judges, competitors, and supporters who helped make the competition such a success.

Well done, Humaira — an incredible achievement and very well deserved!