Hammond Davidson Ltd

09/11/2025

As many of you know and have unfortunately experienced firsthand, the recent storms and high winds have caused significant forest damage across parts of New Zealand. If your post-1989 forest has been affected by wind, flooding, or other natural events, you may be eligible to pause carbon accounting under the Temporary Adverse Event exemption in the ETS.

To qualify, your forest must meet certain conditions, including at least one hectare being damaged, trees losing more than 70% crown cover, and the forest being expected to recover to its previous carbon level.

If your forest has been impacted, it’s important to notify Forest Management Group before any clearing begins to ensure you remain compliant. Applications must be made before submitting any emissions return, with the current period ending 31 December 2025.

Forest Management Group is here to guide you through the process and support your forest recovery, and the Hammond Davidson team is also available to help you understand your options and manage any next steps.

If you’ve been affected or have questions about your ETS obligations, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with your local Forest Manager or the Hammond Davidson team.

https://hammonddavidson.co.nz/contact/

07/11/2025

Thinking about Contract Milking? Here’s why now might be the time to make the move!

If you are passionate about dairying but want the freedom and opportunity to grow your equity, contracting could be your next big step.

✅ Build Equity & Experience – You’ll earn income based on production, not just hours worked, while developing the business and management skills to take you further
✅ More Control, Less Risk – Take charge of day-to-day operations without the full capital cost of land ownership
✅ Partnership That Works – Farmers benefit from motivated, invested operators; contract milkers benefit from stable agreements and clear profit potential
✅ A Pathway for Progression – From herd ownership to sharemilking or farm ownership, contract milking is a proven stepping stone for ambitious farmers

Need help exploring contract milking? The HD team is here to guide you.

05/11/2025

You’ve likely seen the recent headlines – Fonterra is set to sell its global consumer brands, including Anchor, Mainland, Kāpiti, and Anlene, to French dairy giant Lactalis for around NZD 4.2 billion. This sale, expected to complete in the first half of 2026, marks a significant shift as Fonterra refocuses on its core dairy operations and high-value products.

For many in the dairy sector and wider agribusiness, this announcement may raise questions about what it means for your business and how best to prepare. This could be an important time to discuss with your advisory team how any potential capital injection might be best utilised – whether that’s repaying debt, investing in growth, or supporting succession and estate planning.

The Hammond Davidson team is here to help you explore your options and plan with confidence. Please reach out if you'd like to chat.

https://hammonddavidson.co.nz/contact/

02/11/2025

02/11/2025

We’re wrapping up the Paddocks to Profits series with the Sutherland family from Ribbonwood in Waikaka Valley.

Emma sits down with them to talk farm life, running the business, and planning for the future – including passing the reins to their son, William. From working alongside their bank managers to bringing together the wider team, Hammond Davidson helps make it all a little bit easier.

Watch the full episode now at the link below:
https://hammonddavidson.co.nz/testimonials/

16/10/2025

Last night you may have caught a feature on Seven Sharp showing some familiar faces. Hammond Davidson was excited to be approached by Hadyn Jones to share the conception of HD and the progress and pride of where we are at now! There was a strong focus on flexibility in the workplace and putting family first – both solid strengths of the HD team, all while providing a top-notch service to clients

It was great to see our little rural town on the big screen, and we have absolutely valued the lovely kind messages we received after the show.

We’re so grateful for the chance to shine a light on all the amazing women in business and thriving rural communities

Missed it? You can watch the segment here 👉

https://www.tvnz.co.nz/shows/seven-sharp/episodes/s2025-e172

02/10/2025

What a great article! Salt of the earth people, hard work and great planning/goal setting....a successful combination! HD are proud to be a part of it!

The Henderson family, Steve and Tracy and their children (from left) Ruby, Gus and Annie, have bought their first dairy farm. The Southland...

01/10/2025

Congratulations to Jamie and Chels!! This is a wonderful milestone to reach and celebrate.
The photo reel shows the fun and successful business you have built up not to mention the cool work dos and happy staff!!

25/09/2025

We’re back with the 4th episode of Paddocks to Profits – this time featuring The Headache Clinic

We talk to founder, Helen Tufui, about her journey from running a single at-home clinic to now leading nine locations (and soon opening the 10th). Her story is one of backing herself, trusting good advice, and growing with confidence.

See how Hammond Davidson supported Helen every step of the way, helping turn her vision into a thriving business.

Watch the full episode now at the link below:
https://hammonddavidson.co.nz/testimonials/

23/09/2025

Well done Insert Coin To Play!! This is great recognition of all of your hard work and perseverance. James Wards and the Trust can be immensely proud!