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Issue 51 | Winter 2026 Welcome to the Winter 2026 edition of Rural eSpeaking. We hope you find the articles both interesting and useful. If you would like to talk further about any of the topics we have covered in Rural eSpeaking, or indeed on any other legal matter, please do not hesitate to contact us. Our details are on the top right. In the meantime, keep warm and dry in these rather cold wintry days. New Zealand-India Free…
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Brent Rawstron
Managing Director of Rossendale Holdings