Hammond Davidson Ltd

03/06/2026

Inland Revenue has now released the 2026 National Average Market Values (NAMV) for livestock under the Herd Scheme.

This year’s values reflect the stronger livestock markets seen across much of New Zealand, with noticeable increases across the sheep, beef and dairy sectors.

🐑 Sheep values have lifted following improved schedules and stronger demand, eg MA Ewes have lifted from $178 in 2025 to $237 in 2026.

🐄 Beef cattle values have continued to rise, supported by firm export returns and tighter supply, eg R2 steers have lifted from $1,741 in 2025 to $2,273 in 2026, and R2 Heifers have increased from $1,521 in 2025 to $1,959 in 2026.

🥛 Dairy values have also increased significantly, reflecting stronger farmgate payouts and renewed confidence in the sector, eg MA Cows have increased from $2,111 in 2025 to $2,824 in 2026.

If you would like help understanding how the new Herd Scheme values affect your farming business or year-end accounts, feel free to get in touch with our team.

29/05/2026

📢 NZ Budget 2026 – Key Tax Changes at a Glance

27/05/2026

Check out what the HD team have been up to!

23/05/2026

One of the rugby teams we are proud to be sponsoring this year. Good luck for the rest of the season.

29/04/2026

Congratulations to our accounting staff member Brianna and partner Hamish on the arrival of baby Theo. Enjoy your maternity leave and we look forward to your return back in the office.

05/04/2026

We’re delighted to welcome Alice Perniskie to Hammond Davidson.

As a born and bred Southlander, Alice brings valuable experience and a strong client-focused approach. She enjoys servicing her broad client base of farmers, agri-support and commercial businesses. Alice has a particular interest in budgeting, as well as helping clients start up their new business from scratch and ensuring they are fully informed along the way. Her background, combined with a well-established connection to the region, allows her to bring both insight and understanding to the clients she works alongside.

She is known for her practical thinking, clear communication and commitment to helping clients make confident, informed decisions. Her approach aligns closely with the way we work at Hammond Davidson, building trusted relationships and delivering advice that makes a real difference.

As Alice says, "I’m passionate about working alongside clients to pro-actively support their long-term success"

We’re excited to have Alice as part of the team and look forward to the value she will bring to our clients.

02/04/2026

Following our recent announcement welcoming Alice Perniskie and Jack Perniskie to the Hammond Davidson team, we want to share what this means for our clients.

First and foremost, it’s continuity. You’ll continue to work with the same trusted team, receiving the same personalised, relationship-driven service you know and value.

What this growth brings is greater support behind that experience, increased capacity, broader expertise, and improved accessibility across the region.

With the addition of Alice and Jack, and the establishment of our new Winton office, we’re strengthening both our capability and our connection to the communities we work alongside.

It’s a positive step forward that allows us to better support our clients, now and into the future.

01/04/2026

31/03/2026

We’re thrilled to share an exciting step forward for Hammond Davidson.

As part of our continued growth, we’re welcoming Alice Perniskie and Jack Perniskie to the team. This is a considered step in the evolution of Hammond Davidson, growing our team in a way that aligns with our long-term vision and the needs of our clients.

Well-known across Southland, the Perniskie name brings a strong connection to the region alongside valuable experience and perspective. Their experience and client-first approach will strengthen our capability and support the direction we’re heading as a firm. While we continue to build, our focus remains the same: delivering practical, trusted advice and maintaining the strong relationships we’re known for.

We’re looking forward to what’s ahead and know our Hammond Davidson community will welcome them.

22/03/2026

Our Away From the Desk series is all about getting to know the people behind Hammond Davidson and what they’re involved in beyond the office.

In this video, Amanda shares a glimpse of what life looks like outside of work, including some of the organisations and community initiatives she’s involved with. From contributing her time on local boards to being involved in community activities, it’s a great reminder that our team is deeply connected to the regions and communities we work in.

At Hammond Davidson, being part of the community is something we value highly. Many of our team are actively involved in local organisations, committees and initiatives that help support and strengthen the area we live and work in.

Check out what Amanda gets up to outside the office and the ways she contributes her time and experience to the wider community.