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This is a letter template that can be used to invite your local Member of Parliament to visit your family business. This letter can help parliament better understand the impact of family businesses on Australia and New Zealand's economy and communities. 

James Stewart sits down with Angus Raine, Executive Chairman of Raine & Horne, on his podcast, What I Learned in Business (That Didn't Kill Me!), to explore the lessons behind one of Australia’s longest-standing family businesses. From succession planning and leadership to housing affordability, market cycles and the future of real estate, Angus shares candid insights from four generations of family business experience.

We spoke with Danika Armytage, Founder and Director of Big Stories Little Films, about how she moved from her TV career to starting a family business and why she believes family documentaries are so important and special. *special member offer inside*

Complete the Family Business Barometer Survey today. Family businesses are different from the general business community, those differences matter and the Family Business Barometer Survey is a crucial way to make those differences heard.

In Ask the Advisor, we put your questions to the experts. Our FBA Family Business Accredited Advisors answer frequently asked questions from family business clients for your benefit. Responses are from trusted professionals who understand the ins and outs of family business. In this Ask the Advisor, Lydia Blakemore from Pitcher Partners answers the question, "How do we protect family wealth across generations?"

Bring your Emerging Gen to the Family Business Conference: Asia-Pacific and discover a welcoming space for emerging leaders to connect with peers, gain fresh perspectives and build confidence for their future in family business.

In Ask the Advisor, we put your questions to the experts. Our FBA Family Business Accredited Advisors answer frequently asked questions from family business clients for your benefit. Responses are from trusted professionals who understand the ins and outs of family business. In this Ask the Advisor, Principal at Insight Advisory Group, Stewart Blizard, answers the question, "How do I determine if my kids will take on the family business?"

We spoke with John Warne, CEO of Pumps Australia, about how he started the business, his expansion over the years into larger factories, and his succession planning.

Auckland Forum Group #2 recently marked a special milestone with the first Forum Group retreat of its kind in New Zealand. Set in the beautiful Bay of Islands, the retreat brought members and partners together for great conversations, fresh perspectives, and time to connect away from the day-to-day of business.

KPMG shares five key governance priorities for New Zealand family businesses in 2026, from long-term strategy and board effectiveness to technology, communication and succession planning. This article explores how boards can stay values-led and future-focused while navigating uncertainty, change and generational transition.