The Rural eSpeak publication covers stories of interest to farmers and those working in the rural sector, professionals advising agricultural client as well as people who are interested in matters relating to New Zealand's heartland. 

In this edition:

• Rural leases: COVID and access issues to land
• National Environmental Standard for Freshwater 2020
• Tougher firearms legislation now in place with The Arms Legislation Act 2020
• Government changes to temporary work visa process
• New environment legislation passed for The Climate Change Response Amendment Act 2020