Publications

Business

Start Ups Legal Toolkit

Some key things to get you started on your entrepreneurial journey!

Capital Raising Guide

A practical guide to Capital Raising in New Zealand.

Guide to Social Enterprises in New Zealand

A practical guide to Social Enterprises in New Zealand.

Guide to Trade Marks in New Zealand

A practical guide to registering trade marks in New Zealand.

FAQ for Commercial Entities

Answers to commonly asked commercial questions

Fundholding by Charities

Fundholding in Aotearoa New Zealand- making doing good easier

Charities and Tax Briefing Paper

Examining the foundations of how and why we empower charities to have positive impact.

Charities Legal Handbook

A practical guide on charities in New Zealand.

Incorporated Societies: What you need to know to re-register

Updated guide released October 2025. Key things to know when re-registering under the new Incorporated Societies Act 2022.

Churches Legal Handbook

Churches in Aotearoa New Zealand Legal Handbook.

Historical Abuse in Care

Best practice guide for faith-based institutions.

The 7 Principles of Governance for Faith Based Groups- A Legal Guide

A practical guide on the 7 principles of governance.

Governance Masterclass for Churches

A masterclass for churches.

Governance Masterclass for Community Groups

A masterclass for community groups.

Healthcheck- Part 1: Overview

An overview guide which has the checklists for all five parts

Healthcheck- Part 2: Governance

Healthcheck- Part 3: People

Healthcheck- Part 4: Assets

Healthcheck- Part 5: Policies

Healthcheck- Part 6: Faith Groups

Property

Purchasing Residential Property

What you need to know about purchasing a home (whether that be buying a house, bare land, or building).

Your Next Move: Planning Ahead

What you need to know when selling your home or considering Retirement Village living.

Community Housing Legal Guide

A practical guide to legal structures, registering as a charity, choosing land and more.

On The Move

A practical guide for buying and selling your home.

Family Trusts

A Practical Guide to Family Trusts

Estates

The Closing Chapter

A practical guide to help deal with the death and estate of close family or friends – 3rd Edition

Education and Schools

State Integrated and Private Schools

A practical guide to help you navigate the legal framework for schools and key governance and policy obligations

Immigration

Residing In New Zealand

新西兰居民类签证指南
纯净新西兰 高品质生活

Reuniting With Family

家庭团聚指南 让团聚更简单

Studying In New Zealand

新西兰留学指南
留学第一步 从这里开始

Visiting New Zealand

新西兰旅游访问指南
邂逅自然与奇迹 探索世界之尽头

Working in New Zealand

新西兰工作指南
工作生活的平衡

Employing Migrants

Investing in New Zealand