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TimesheetsThere are several ways time sheeting can be done, from app to paper –based forms. Understand your legal obligations as an employer and how to help your team complete them accurately and on time.
People•3 min read
Timesheets

There are several ways time sheeting can be done, from app to paper –based forms. Understand your legal obligations as an employer and how to help your team complete them accurately and on time.
People•3 min read
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Understanding employment legal requirementsEnsuring you are compliant with employment standards is critical to the success of your business. Take some time to understand the basic requirements and find out where you can get additional support and advice if needed.
People•3 min read
Understanding employment legal requirements

Ensuring you are compliant with employment standards is critical to the success of your business. Take some time to understand the basic requirements and find out where you can get additional support and advice if needed.
People•3 min read
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Reducing Sprains and StrainsThe Reducing Sprains and Strains project is designed to develop solutions that support a sector-wide reduction in sprains and strains. Keep a spring in your step by reducing sprains and strains during the busy calving season.
Research•9 min read
Reducing Sprains and Strains

The Reducing Sprains and Strains project is designed to develop solutions that support a sector-wide reduction in sprains and strains. Keep a spring in your step by reducing sprains and strains during the busy calving season.
Research•9 min read
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Coaching and mentoring employeesCoaches and mentors play vital roles in helping individuals navigate their careers and workplaces. While they serve distinct purposes, both offer valuable guidance and empowerment.
People•2 min read
Coaching and mentoring employees

Coaches and mentors play vital roles in helping individuals navigate their careers and workplaces. While they serve distinct purposes, both offer valuable guidance and empowerment.
People•2 min read
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Personal development and trainingInvesting in your people can provide multiple benefits to them and your business. Incorporating a training plan for both new and existing employees is a way to show you value and support them and their careers.
People•5 min read
Personal development and training

Investing in your people can provide multiple benefits to them and your business. Incorporating a training plan for both new and existing employees is a way to show you value and support them and their careers.
People•5 min read
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WellbeingFarming can be an amazing job – but it can also be stressful and demanding. Discover how to spot the signs of burnout and stress, how to stay well, and where to find help when it's needed.
People•2 min read
Wellbeing

Farming can be an amazing job – but it can also be stressful and demanding. Discover how to spot the signs of burnout and stress, how to stay well, and where to find help when it's needed.
People•2 min read
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Managing conflict, poor performance and misconductConflict in the workplace can undermine staff motivation, reduce on-farm productivity, and affect an employer’s reputation. Learn how to deal with conflict effectively to maintain a good team culture.
People•2 min read
Managing conflict, poor performance and misconduct

Conflict in the workplace can undermine staff motivation, reduce on-farm productivity, and affect an employer’s reputation. Learn how to deal with conflict effectively to maintain a good team culture.
People•2 min read
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Performance managementEffective performance management will help to maximise your team’s productivity. The process involves planning, monitoring, feedback, coaching, and performance reviews.
People•6 min read
Performance management

Effective performance management will help to maximise your team’s productivity. The process involves planning, monitoring, feedback, coaching, and performance reviews.
People•6 min read
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Leading a great teamLeaders on dairy farms are the people most able to affect outcomes on the farm from team culture through to the farm’s productivity and performance.
People•3 min read
Leading a great team

Leaders on dairy farms are the people most able to affect outcomes on the farm from team culture through to the farm’s productivity and performance.
People•3 min read
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Insights and trends for building a great teamA great team working well together can really benefit your farming business. DairyNZ surveys employees every year about their job satisfaction and what factors drive employee engagement.
People•3 min read
Insights and trends for building a great team

A great team working well together can really benefit your farming business. DairyNZ surveys employees every year about their job satisfaction and what factors drive employee engagement.
People•3 min read
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Career planning with employeesCreating a career plan with employees in a farming business benefits both the employee and employer. Offering opportunities for employees to advance their career goals is highly valuable for employers too.
People•2 min read
Career planning with employees

Creating a career plan with employees in a farming business benefits both the employee and employer. Offering opportunities for employees to advance their career goals is highly valuable for employers too.
People•2 min read
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Inside Dairy: Best practice tips on winteringWith the winter season fast approaching, DairyNZ lead adviser Justin Kitto shares some great results from the annual wintering survey and some ideas on how to achieve good practice.
Inside Dairy•1 May 2024
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Inside Dairy: Best practice tips on wintering
With the winter season fast approaching, DairyNZ lead adviser Justin Kitto shares some great results from the annual wintering survey and some ideas on how to achieve good practice.
Inside Dairy•1 May 2024
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DairyNZ celebrates dairy farmer success storiesWinners of DairyNZ’s Sustainability and Stewardship Awards in the Ballance Farm Environment Awards have their eyes firmly fixed on progressing a positive future for New Zealand dairy.
Media releases•30 Apr 2024
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DairyNZ celebrates dairy farmer success stories
Winners of DairyNZ’s Sustainability and Stewardship Awards in the Ballance Farm Environment Awards have their eyes firmly fixed on progressing a positive future for New Zealand dairy.
Media releases•30 Apr 2024
•3 min read
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Farmwatch updateDairyNZ Farmwatch was a weekly summary of the on-farm situation observed throughout New Zealand. You could filter by region, farm and system type below. Read the update here.
Media releases•30 Apr 2024
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Farmwatch update
DairyNZ Farmwatch was a weekly summary of the on-farm situation observed throughout New Zealand. You could filter by region, farm and system type below. Read the update here.
Media releases•30 Apr 2024
•1 min read
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Inside Dairy: Looking ahead’s looking goodInside Dairy talks with DairyNZ’s Campbell Parker and Bruce Thorrold about the sector’s past and future, where DairyNZ fits in, and why there’s plenty to be positive about.
Inside Dairy•29 Apr 2024
Inside Dairy: Looking ahead’s looking good
Inside Dairy talks with DairyNZ’s Campbell Parker and Bruce Thorrold about the sector’s past and future, where DairyNZ fits in, and why there’s plenty to be positive about.
Inside Dairy•29 Apr 2024
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Nitrogen capApplying synthetic nitrogen fertiliser to grazed land is limited to 190 kilograms per hectare, per year. Dairy farmers also must report annual nitrogen use.
Regulation•2 min read
Nitrogen cap

Applying synthetic nitrogen fertiliser to grazed land is limited to 190 kilograms per hectare, per year. Dairy farmers also must report annual nitrogen use.
Regulation•2 min read
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Employee leave and break entitlementsLeave is a legal entitlement for employees in New Zealand, covering various types such as annual leave, public holidays, sick leave, parental leave, and breaks.
People•3 min read
Employee leave and break entitlements

Leave is a legal entitlement for employees in New Zealand, covering various types such as annual leave, public holidays, sick leave, parental leave, and breaks.
People•3 min read
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Drug and alcohol policy on-farmHaving a drug and alcohol policy in place on your farm is essential to ensure a safe work environment. Learn how to develop this policy, what to do if you suspect an employee is under the influence of drugs, and where to get support.
People•4 min read
Drug and alcohol policy on-farm

Having a drug and alcohol policy in place on your farm is essential to ensure a safe work environment. Learn how to develop this policy, what to do if you suspect an employee is under the influence of drugs, and where to get support.
People•4 min read
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On-farm accommodationGood employee accommodation on-farm is vital for maintaining a positive relationship between employer and employee. Here we help you understand the legal requirements as a landlord, expectations of both parties, and where to get more information.
People•5 min read
On-farm accommodation

Good employee accommodation on-farm is vital for maintaining a positive relationship between employer and employee. Here we help you understand the legal requirements as a landlord, expectations of both parties, and where to get more information.
People•5 min read
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Employee salary and wagesIt’s crucial for any business to prioritise providing fair remuneration to employees, recognising their value to the operation, and acknowledging their freedom to choose where they work.
People•4 min read
Employee salary and wages

It’s crucial for any business to prioritise providing fair remuneration to employees, recognising their value to the operation, and acknowledging their freedom to choose where they work.
People•4 min read