Books
Books, non-fiction and fiction, written by members and available for sale. There are a variety of books available in both hard and electronic copy formats.
Electronic Books
Electronic copies of books can be purchased through Employers Assistance Limited by clicking here.
Published Books (Hard Copy)
Ghosts in the Valley
Grass grubs, a hard case truck driver and a river rescue have inspired a book written by former Ruapehu President Richard Steele.
Ghosts in the Valley includes a tall tale and three short stories and is now on sale through Federated Farmers.
Ten percent of the sale of the book will go to the Rural Communities Trust.
(members price: $20.00)
Farming and Subsidies “Debunking the Myths”
Essential reading for farmers, politicians, business people, consumers and bureaucrats who want to get out of the subsidy spiral but fear the repercussions, Farming and Subsidies gives a clear concise picture of agricultural reform in New Zealand - pointing out some of the pitfalls encountered and how these can be avoided.
(members price: $20.00)
Brookers Employment Law Handbook 2009 (ISBN# 0-86472-625-4)
Brookers Employment Law Handbook 2009 is a comprehensive collection of employment legislation consolidated to 1 July 2009.
This is an essential reference for legal practitioners, HR professionals, students, and academics. The legislation has been selected and extracted from the Brookers New Zealand Law Partner electronic database, and contains extensive history and editorial notes. With handy thumb tabs, a comprehensive subject index and an alphabetical list of legislation, this portable and convenient handbook ensures.
(members price: $88.70)
Brookers Resource Management Law Handbook 2009 (ISBN# 0-86472-666-7)
Brookers Resource Management Law Handbook 2009 is a thorough collection of Resource Management legislation in one convenient bound volume. The new 2009 edition includes all amendments to the listed legislation up to 31 October 2008.
It consolidates the following legislation necessary to understand the resource management regime:
• Resource Management Act 1991
• Biosecurity Act 1993
• Conservation Act 1987
• Foreshore and Seabed Act 2004
• Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act 1996
• Historic Places Act 1993
It is part of the Brookers Handbook Series which are readily accessible and convenient versions of legislation in a specific area of law. Anyone who needs to refer to a particular area of law on a regular basis will find these handbooks invaluable.
(members price: $85.05)
Brookers Climate Change and Emissions Trading Scheme Handbook 2008 (ISBN# 0-86472-655-1)
The Climate Change Response (Emissions Trading) Amendment Act 2008 was passed in September 2008, and introduces an Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) to New Zealand. This has been described as the most significant piece of legislation in over 20 years. All New Zealand businesses, whether with direct ETS obligations or not, will need to consider its implications.
Brookers Climate Change and Emissions Trading Scheme Handbook contains the key legislation relating to the ETS as well as other relevant climate change legislation. With the introduction of an ETS there will be drastic changes to the environment in which New Zealand businesses operate. This book will be an essential reference for all business advisors, accountants, and business owners.
The legislation has been selected and extracted from the authoritative Brookers Statutes and Regulations database.
Contents include:
• Climate Change Response Act 2002 (incorporating the Climate Change Response (Emissions Trading) Act 2008)
• Climate Change (Forestry Sector) Regulations 2008
• Climate Change (Liquid Fossil Fuels) Regulations 2008
• Climate Change (Unit Register) Regulations 2008
• Electricity Act 1992 (incorporating the Electricity Amendment Act 2008)
• Energy (Fuels, Levies, and References) Act 1989
• Biofuel Obligation (Exempt Persons and Energy Content Values) Order 2008
(members price: $48.60)
Staples Tax Guide 2009 Mid-Year Edition (ISBN# 0-86472-658-2)
Staples Tax Guide 2009 mid-year edition is updated for the recently enacted Taxation International Taxation, Life Insurance, and Remedial Matters) Act 2009.
1 OCTOBER 2009 UPDATES:
• Incorporates legislative changes arising from the Taxation (International Taxation, Life Insurance, and Remedial Matters) Act 2009, Taxation (Budget Tax Measures) Act 2009, and Taxation (Business Tax Measures) Act 2009.
• Depreciation rates, charities list, and general tax rates.
• Topic areas updated include: Associated Persons, International Tax, Provisional Tax, Tax Credits, Employee Allowances, Emissions Trading, Goods and Services Tax, and IRD Procedures.
(members price: $137.30)
Deconstructing the Building Act (ISBN# 0-86472-520-5)
Deconstructing the Building Act is a practical, plain-English guide to the regulatory framework introduced in the Building Act 2004. This book provides the basic understanding of how and why the building control system was developed, and its purpose and application for those coming into contact with it for the first time. It simplifies the various legal administrative and technical aspects of the legislation, and explains the control documents required to comply with the act.
(members price: $8.90)
Nailing the Red Tape (ISBN# 0-86472-533-7)
Covering six key topics - the Building Act, Employment, Health and Safety, Tax, Environment, and Contracts - Nailing the Red Tape is a practical, plain-English guide that assists building and construction companies in dealing with the legal compliance issues affecting their business.
(members price: $10.15)
Rainmaking for Success Winning and Keeping Profitable Clients (ISBN# 0-86472-515-9)
Rainmaking for Success - Winning and Keeping Profitable Clients can help professional services firms or business areas earn higher profits by managing client relationships more effectively. This practical book includes a 320-page reference book and CD Tools Library of checklists and templates.
(members price: $79.00)
Compliance and Your Business (ISBN# 0-86472-465-9)
This is a practical, easy to read book that helps you better understand the key areas of the law that impact your business. Written by a team of New Zealand business writers, Compliance and your Business features an overview of the law, numerous case studies, tips, do’s and don’ts, and checklists.
It is designed to help you as a business owner or manager:
• Identify your legal obligations;
• Interpret and understand the law;
• Apply the law to your business.
Contents include:
• Employment
• Health and Safety
• Privacy
• Tax
• Property
• Environment
• Marketing and Sales
• Corporate Governance
• Contracts
(members price: $26.35)
Company Basics (ISBN# 0-86472-506-X)
Company Basics is a practical, plain-English guide describing and explaining the key concepts of company law in New Zealand. Now in its 2nd edition it is a must-have for anyone running or considering starting a company and offers practical tips and guidance on how to manage a company.
(members price: $8.90)
Work Safe – Healthy Business (ISBN# 0-86472-568-X)
Work Safe - Healthy Business shows how to make an action plan to make your workplace safer, where to get information about the machines and chemicals you use in your workplace; how to lower your ACC levies by following safer practices; and what to do if someone refuses to follow your safety rules. It also contains checklists, case examples and practical advice.
(members price: $24.30)
Beating Stress at Work (ISBN# 0-86472-481-0)
There are a number of books on workplace stress but few that resonate with employees. Written as an easy-to-read, enormously practical guide, its 136 pages are full of keys and quick fixes that readers can instantly use. It also presents a number of clear and practical strategies for helping people cope in stressful situations in their place of work.
(members price: $15.40)
Employment Mediation (ISBN# 0-86472-531-0)
Employment Mediation is an easy-to-read guide for anyone dealing with employment issues. It provides tools necessary for resolving workplace disputes in a constructive and consultative environment. Both sides get to have their say without fear or favour. Packed with value, this comprehensive book will be constantly referred to.
Written by leading New Zealand employment lawyers Charles Chauvel and Karen Spackman, Employment Mediation is invaluable for managers providing current and accurate reference to our own legislative and employment environments.
(members price: $24.30)
Employment and Your Business (ISBN# 0-86472-470-5)
This book will help you to attract, retain, manage and develop employees in a way that both complies with the law and builds relationships between your business and its workforce.
The book provides an overview of employment law, and explains key employment terms. It also includes practical ‘how-to’ checklists and tips.
It is designed to:
• Provide practical advice for dealing with employment issues;
• Detail best practice approaches.
Contents include:
• Recruitment
• Employment Agreements
• Industrial Relations
• Pay
• Leave
• OSH and ACC
• Training and Development
• Discipline and Dismissal
(members price: $20.25)
People Matters (ISBN# 0-86472-537-X)
People Matters features a dozen best practice guides specifically for the New Zealand workplace, each of which has been deftly worded for ease of application across the work environment. They include commentary, case studies, and sample policies that have been reviewed and refined for both readability and practicality.
The intention of People Matters is to provide a pathway to inspiring your organisation towards a culture of people management best practice. Or to enhancing your culture, if you believe you’re already there.
Contents include:
• Email at Work
• Dress Codes
• Induction Processes
• Sexual Harassment
• Workplace Wellness
• Impairment in the Workplace
• Investigating Stress
• Returning to Work
• Casual Workers
• Pregnant Workers
• Smoking in the Workplace
• Workplace Functions
(members price: $44.55)
Succession Planning - Invest in Success (ISBN# 0-86472-567-1)
This easy-to-read practical guide will help businesses identify where they are now, where they want to be and the steps needed to achieve their goal of maximising their full potential value.
Contents include:
• Succession Options
• Making a Succession Plan and Timetable
• Setting the Price
• Making a Business Plan
• Getting Ready for Sale
• Going to Market
• Negotiations and Settlement
• Family Succession and Management Buyouts
(members price: $24.30)
Agricultural Vehicles Guide
A guide for the safe and legal use of tractors, agricultural trailers and agricultural machines on New Zealand's roads
(members price: $13.00)
Ben & Mark, Boys of the High Country
By Christine Fernyhough.
The true story of two boys who live on one of New Zealand's largest high-country stations, lovingly told by Christine Fernyhough and with stunning photographs by John Bougen, Ben & Mark, Boys of the High Country is destined to become a New Zealand classic.
(members price: $30.00)
The Road to Castle Hill: A High Country Love Story
By Christine Fernyhough.
This joyful book tells of the trials, tribulations and triumphs of high country life. Christine has thrown herself into station life with gusto, learning to ride so she can join musters in the back country, feeding out to her stock during the disastrous snowstorm of 2006, training a sheep dog, buying stock at the sales and getting on famously with the colourful local characters who are her neighbours, diversifying the station - and proving that she is not a city slicker on a dalliance.
Warm and humorous, this inspirational book tells the story of a woman bold enough to do what many urbanites dream of: embark on an entirely new life and throw herself into a considerable challenge. Beautifully illustrated, THE ROAD TO CASTLE HILL is also a celebration of New Zealand's high-country way of life.
(members price: $38.50)
Farm Employee Remuneration Report 2010
The Federated Farmers/Rabobank Farm Employee Remuneration Report is the definitive resource for employers in the agricultural sector. It contains job descriptions, salary ranges and benefits and provides an analysis of remuneration trends within the agricultural sector.
(members price: $0.00)