Argyle Welsh Finnigan

30/07/2026

Today we have published the Winter 2026 edition of Fineprint; your PDF is attached. We hope you find the articles both interesting and useful.

Inside:
✔️Modern Slavery Bill: Implications for business
✔️Consequences of ‘accidental directorship’: Caution for investors, startup advisers and board observers
✔️‘Doomsday’ provisions in your will
✔️Former Port of Auckland CEO loses appeal against health and safety conviction
✔️Postscript: RMA replacement legislation reported back from select committee - Fineprint’s 100th edition!

If you would like to talk more on any of these topics, or indeed on any other legal matter, please don’t hesitate to contact us. Our details are below or on page 6 in Fineprint itself.

Access the PDF:https://argylewelsh.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Fineprint-100-AWF.pdf
Read all our latest news: https://argylewelsh.co.nz/latest-news/

22/07/2026

Today we’ve published the Winter 2026 edition of Rural eSpeaking! 🌾

Inside Issue 51:

🇳🇿 New Zealand–India Free Trade Agreement – opportunities and limitations for the rural sector

🏠 Methamphetamine in farm worker accommodation – key legal responsibilities and practical considerations for rural landlords

⚖️ Over the fence, covering:
• Personal liability for forestry directors following a recent High Court decision
• The Budget 2026 investment in wilding pine control
• Funding for rural roading resilience

If you’d like to discuss any of these topics, or any other rural or general legal matter, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Read the full newsletter via the link:
https://argylewelsh.co.nz/latest-news/

06/07/2026

Lily and Anna from our team had a great time at this speed networking event for year 11 Ashburton College students.

Our team are the parents of nine students who attend Ashburton College, so we’re proud supporters of the school!

01/07/2026

Thanks for the morning tea Kai for Kids Charitable Trust! Our Ashburton office team were delighted to support the cause. 🎂🍰🧁

26/06/2026

Our Ashburton and Rolleston office teams wore bandanas today in support of Canteen Aotearoa.🧣

25/06/2026

Our latest Property Speaking newsletter is out now! 🏡

In Issue 52, we cover:

🏘️ New subdivisions - key considerations for developers and buyers, including residents’ societies, unit titles and land covenants

📝 Revised Agreement for Sale and Purchase of Real Estate - important changes buyers and sellers should be aware of before signing

⚖️ Property briefs - recent cases involving right of way easements and cross-lease disputes

Whether you’re buying in a new development, preparing to sign a sale and purchase agreement, or navigating property rights with neighbours, this issue includes useful insights for you.

Read the full newsletter via the link:
https://argylewelsh.co.nz/latest-news/

22/06/2026

Shannon Baird has recently joined the Argyle Welsh Finnigan team, based in our Rolleston office. Shannon is a Legal Executive who previously worked for a large Wellington law firm but has spent the past few years raising her four young sons. Shannon is very excited to be back in a legal office!

In her spare time, Shannon runs around after her sons taking them to their various activities. When she gets a moment, she likes to sit and read in the sun.

Welcome Shannon 🥳

18/06/2026

We’re hiring! Further information below:

AML / Office Administrator role in Ashburton supporting client onboarding, AML compliance, reception cover, and administration.

04/06/2026

Our team are collecting cans tomorrow for the Rotary Club of Ashburton Plains Cans for a Cause- collection points on the post below 🥫🥫🥫

🤝 Want to help with Cans for a Cause?

✔ Donate non-perishable food
✔ Host a collection box at work or school
✔ Spread the word

Every action counts. Every can helps.

01/06/2026

Our latest newsletter is live on the website - The Winter 2026 edition of Commercial eSpeaking is now up, and it's a big one.

We break down Budget 2026 and what "Securing New Zealand's future" actually means in practice, covering health, education, housing, infrastructure, law and order, and more.

Head to our website to read the full edition.https://argylewelsh.co.nz/latest-news/