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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

Case Study: Home Foundation – Te Pākau Maru

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Te Pākau Maru is a $38 million mixed-tenure development in New Brighton, Ōtautahi Christchurch, completed in 2025. Featuring 63 terraced homes, comprised of one to four-bedroom homes, it prioritises affordable rentals, progressive home ownership,…

Case Study: Home Foundation – King Street, Kerikeri

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In 2025, Home Capital Partners, through a limited partnership structure, acquired a newly completed sixhome development in central Kerikeri. Through a longterm lease with Ngāti Rēhia as the CHP, a subsidy through HUD, and funding through the…

Case Study: Oxford Terrace Housing Community

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After the 2010-2011 Canterbury earthquakes destroyed its historic central Christchurch building, Oxford Terrace Baptist Church chose not simply to rebuild a place of worship, but to reimagine its land as an integrated hub for housing, work,…

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…
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