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We have been assisting our clients since 1948 and our legal specialists provide innovative and practical solutions across property law, commercial, employment and business law, disputes resolution, charity, social enterprises, estates and immigration law.

Community Housing – A Legal Guide

This free resource, updated in June 2026, covers key considerations that should be worked through in the provision of community housing here in Aotearoa.

Our team have a long history of assisting organisations with community housing. We have condensed all of the key things we have learned down into this guide, which traces the typical lifecycle of a community housing project and unpacks what is involved at each stage.

For more information and to download the guide for free, visit our Information Hub.

Charities: Policies Package

Designed for Purpose-Driven Organisations

Getting started with policies can seem daunting, but they’re essential to protecting your people and your organisation’s purpose.

To support you, we’ve developed an affordable, one-off Policies Package designed specifically for for-purpose organisations.

Whether you’re building your policies from the ground up or reviewing existing ones, we’re here to make the process simple and practical.

Latest Articles

Rest Home Care Subsidy – 2026 Annual Increase

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Each year, on 1 July, there is a review of the level of assets that a person or couple can have in their personal name(s) and still qualify for a government Rest Home Care Subsidy (also known as Residential Care). As at 1 July 2026, the new…

What gets you up in the morning? Why purpose is so important for charities in New Zealand

Adopting and adhering to recognised charitable purposes is an essential requirement for organisations in New Zealand to become registered charities. Beyond compliance, however, charitable purposes can also be understood as Kaupapa. They guide…

Buying Ex-Red Zoned Land in Christchurch

Following the 2010/2011 Canterbury earthquakes, certain areas of Christchurch were designated ‘red zoned’. These zones were identified based on significant land damage, risk to life, or the impracticality of rebuilding. Recently, certain…

Should I buy a property through a mortgagee sale?

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Properties sold by way of mortgagee sale often sell for less than similar properties on the open market. This can make a mortgagee sale attractive to purchasers, particularly those looking for a “bargain” or investment opportunity. However,…

Charities Added to Active Investor Plus (AIP) Visa Investment Options

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From 1 June 2026, migrant investors applying under New Zealand’s Active Investor Plus (AIP) Visa will have broader options to support philanthropic causes. The Government has updated the immigration instructions to allow: Growth Category…

Changes to Donation Tax Credits in Budget 2026: What does it mean for Charities?

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Donation tax credits allow for a percentage of charitable donations to be claimed back as a reduction in income tax or as a refund. For a person who donates to charity, this means that they can receive one third back if they claim it at the…

Is Your Trust Being Properly Managed?

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It has now been more than five years since the Trusts Act 2019 came into force. During the early stages, much of the focus was on understanding the new rules and helping trustees adjust to their responsibilities. The emphasis has now moved to…

Guide to the New Zealand Market for Japanese Companies – Company Establishment, Business/Share Purchase and Visa Options

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In recent years, we have seen an increasing number of enquiries from Japanese companies regarding expansion into New Zealand (NZ). While overseas expansion was previously more common among large corporations, enquiries are now increasingly coming…
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