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Publications

Newsletters

Shand Thomson regularly publish newsletters containing topical news, farming and technology articles (see our PDF newsletter archives below). Please contact us if you would like to be added to our mailing list.

Our Spring 2011 edition includes details of the 2012 Otago Dairy Industry Awards, an explanation of how the outcome of the recent Penny & Hooper court case will effect IRD audit activity and how the IRD may investigate gifts that exceed $27,000 and returning rental income from holiday homes.  KiwiSaver changes coming into effect from 1st April 2011 are detailed.  Also included is possible changes to livestock valuation options for farmers.  Bogus email scams are highlighted and we include tips on how you can protect yourself on the internet. 

Note that Adobe Acrobat Reader must be installed on your computer in order to view these PDF files.  To download the reader, please go to the Adobe Website.  

2011
News & Views : Summer | Winter | Winter Rural | Spring
Tax Matters : Tax Facts

2010
News & Views : AutumnAutumn RWT & PIR RatesWinter | Spring
Tax Matters : Tax Facts | GST Facts, GST105, GST Transitional Adjustment Worksheet

2009
News & Views : Summer | Winter | Autumn

2008
News & Views : Winter
IT Views : Winter

2007
Spotlight : Winter | Summer  | Autumn | Farming Winter

Shand Thomson has an extensive newsletter archive for issues published prior to 2007.  If you would like a hard copy of any of our newsletters please contact Karen Morgan on 03-4180020.

Benchmarking

Shand Thomson has published the Clutha District Farm Statistics for a number of years which analyses the financial performance of sheep, beef and dairy farmers and provides key performance indicators and trends that can assist with farm management and planning decisions.  Reports typical of the analysis provided by the database are listed below.

   2009  2008  2007
 Less than 3501 stock units  Result Result Result 
 Greater than 3500 stock units  Result Result  Result

If you would like to discuss farm benchmarking further, please contact Jim Johnstone on 03-4180020.