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New Rules, New Opportunities- A Guide to the 2025 Active Investor Plus Visa

In early March 2025, Immigration New Zealand (INZ) released new…
28/03/2025/by Tasha Fraser

Fundholding : Making Doing Good Easier

We are pleased to announce the release of our paper on Fundholding.

Fundholding…
18/03/2025/by Tasha Fraser

More ways to Invest: Active Investor Plus Visa Changes

The New Zealand Government is modernising its visa settings to…
06/03/2025/by Tasha Fraser

Upcoming Changes to the Accredited Employer Work Visa in March 2025

In December 2024, the New Zealand Government announced significant…
06/03/2025/by Tasha Fraser

‘Officer’ Breached Health and Safety Duties

Who is liable if there is a breach of health and safety? A new…
04/02/2025/by Tasha Fraser

Immigration Updates and What is on the Horizon – January 2025

In December 2024, Immigration Minister Erica Stanford emphasised…
04/02/2025/by Tasha Fraser

What Happens if a Charity Goes Rogue Supporting Politicians?

A recent decision by Charities Services is a reminder that charities…
04/02/2025/by Tasha Fraser

Health And Safety – The Obligations Of An “Officer”

Until recently in New Zealand, no officer of a large, complex…
30/01/2025/by Tasha Fraser

Post-Resignation Employment Obligations

You’ve recently resigned from your employment and are looking…
27/01/2025/by Tasha Fraser

Incorporated societies – the April 2026 deadline to reregister is looming

All incorporated societies in New Zealand need to reregister…
24/01/2025/by Tasha Fraser

Loans to Charities for Projects: Complying with Legal Requirements

Most entities will be aware that if they issue debt securities…
22/01/2025/by Tasha Fraser

Are Advocacy Purposes Charitable?

The effects of Better Public Media Trust v AG and what it means…
22/01/2025/by Tasha Fraser

The Rise of Advisory Boards

22/01/2025/by Tasha Fraser

Enduring Powers of Attorney

What would happen to your affairs if you lost the capacity to…
17/01/2025/by Kylie Shipley

Negative Screening versus Positive Screening

The way we invest money has a powerful impact – if it is invested…
23/12/2024/by Tasha Fraser

Financing Models for New Affordable Housing Supply: Transcript of panel discussion

23/12/2024/by Tasha Fraser

Entrepreneur Work and Resident Visa: Pathways to Business and Residency in New Zealand

New Zealand (NZ) has become a thriving hub for entrepreneurs,…
29/11/2024/by Tasha Fraser

The Curious Case of the Declarations needed to Incorporate as a Charitable Trust Board

We often get asked questions about setting up charities – in…
29/11/2024/by Tasha Fraser

Changing Your Name as Charity

There are many reasons why a charity may wish to change its name;…
08/11/2024/by Tasha Fraser

Board Skills Matrix

08/11/2024/by Tasha Fraser

Resettlement of Charitable Trusts: What is it and why does it matter?

We often get asked by charitable trusts to help vary their trusts…
25/10/2024/by Tasha Fraser

Who is a “Reasonable” Director when it comes to Duties?

We often get asked what it means to be a “reasonable” director…
25/10/2024/by Tasha Fraser

Visa Guide for Travelling New Zealand during the Holiday Period

Planning a New Zealand Getaway for Christmas and New Year Holidays…
17/10/2024/by Tasha Fraser

Understanding the Charities Business Income Exemption: Key Points for New Zealand Charities

We often get asked about what income (including business income)…
07/10/2024/by Tasha Fraser
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