Case Studies - Parry Field Lawyers

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, and sustainability. Te Pākau
Maru, which means “the sheltering wing,” was inspired by Psalm 63:7: “Because you are my helper, I sing for joy in the shadow of your wings.”

The Beresford Street site, which was acquired in April 2022, was developed by Kāinga Maha, built by Home Construction, and funded by Home Capital Partners being the development, construction and investment arms of the Home Foundation group, respectively. The mixed-tenure approach encompassed progressive home ownership, affordable market-rented housing and market sales targeted at first home buyers. The affordable rentals are managed by Te Wawata Kāinga, the property management arm of the Home Foundation group. Key points of interest include:

Mixed-tenure: the project demonstrates the successful integration of multiple housing types across a development. This approach requires careful consideration as to the legal intricacies of structuring across different ownership and tenancy arrangements.
Government: the project utilised Ministry for Pacific Peoples grants and HUD schemes in order to achieve completion.
Community engagement: community consultation was a priority from the outset, making the homes genuinely fit for the community they are situated in. Community engagement pre and during construction also helped to ensure that new residents were welcomed and felt a
sense of belonging.
Progressive Home Ownership: utilising a progressive home ownership structure allowed Te Pākau Maru to reach whānau who could finally make their dreamsof homeownership a reality. This supports long-term housing security and financial resilience.
Environmental and Building Standards: the development prioritised high sustainability standards, with all homes built to a certified HomeStar 7 standard. The homes were also thoughtfully planned to maximise energy efficiency, using durable low-impact materials and minimising carbon emissions.

For more on Home Foundation, visit their website at: homefoundation.org.nz

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 Community Housing Funding Agency, the acquisition provided immediate housing to six households in the Northland region. A 30% gift of capital gains to the iwi CHP also helps them build their balance sheet.

This project raises the following key points of interest:

Turn-key and lease: there are different models available, and CHPs don’t always need to develop from bare land. Purchasing or partnering on completed developments and then applying a long-term lease/CHP overlay can rapidly convert stock into community housing.
Long-term leasing: Entering into a 25-year lease gives both the property owner and the CHP enough security to invest in community relationships, whilst giving comfort that income stream is durable.
Partnerships: This model shows how iwi leadership, government funding and private capital can work together to deliver high-quality, long-term social housing without requiring iwi or CHPs to carry development or ownership risk. The approach also enables Ngāti Rēhia and Ngāpuhi to grow in capacity as CHPs/tenancy managers and then take an ownership stake post settlement, should they wish.
Start small: Six centrally located, well-built, homes can have outsized impact in a town like Kerikeri that has low socio-economic pockets, providing whānau with walkable access to services and community networks

For more on Home Foundation, visit their website at: homefoundation.org.nz

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, worship, and community connection.
The completed development brings together church facilities, office spaces, shared community spaces, and 14 apartments on a centrally located site.

The residential component includes five two-bedroom, six four-bedroom and three five-bedroom apartments, providing a mix of homes for families, young adults and residents with accessibility needs. Half of the apartments are allocated to applicants on the social housing register and to refugees who need stable, secure accommodation and wraparound support, with the balance available for family housing or rent-by-the-room accommodation for first-year students and young adults.

Within the housing development, there is intentional connection with the Oxford Terrace Baptist Church, with three families from the church living within the 14 housing units. The residents who have chosen to live in the Housing Community believe in the neighbouring kaupapa, with a shared sense of fostering community and connection to create a modern-day monastery where people can live, work, and worship together.

The project demonstrates how a faith-based organisation can use strategically located land to respond to housing need while retaining a clear community and mission focus. It also illustrates the wider potential for churches and other mission-aligned landowners to unlock land for social
and community benefit.

This project raises the following key points of interest:

Mission clarity: the project demonstrates how a faith-based landowner can respond to a significant loss of built form by reimagining its land for a broader community purpose. Following the Canterbury earthquakes, Oxford Terrace Baptist Church chose to develop spaces where people could live, work, and worship. This clear mission focus appears to have shaped the housing, office space, community, and worship elements of the development from the outset.
Church-held land can unlock housing: the project is a strong example of how centrally located church land can be used to provide housing outcomes in high-value urban locations. Rather than treating the site solely as a replacement church building, the land was used to deliver 14 apartments, including larger family-sized homes and accessible units. This demonstrates the potential for churches and other mission-aligned landowners to contribute meaningfully to housing supply.
Mixing use and tenure supports viability: the mix of social housing, refugee accommodation, family housing and rent-by-the-room accommodation creates a diverse resident community which is strengthened by the intentional involvement of three church families living within the development, helping to foster a shared kaupapa of community, connection, support and belonging. This approach supports community development while also requiring careful consideration of eligibility, tenancy management, affordability settings, and long-term operational sustainability.
Good design supports social outcomes: the shared garden, central courtyard, vegetable garden and orchard all support neighbourly connection and provide safe common areas for tamariki and families. The inclusion of warm apartments, shared facilities, bike and storage sheds, plus the opportunity to access free community internet and below-market-rate solar power also demonstrates how design and amenity can contribute to practical wellbeing.
Steward your partnerships: a development of this nature requires alignment between the church’s mission, the needs of residents, social housing allocation pathways and the ongoing management of shared spaces. Oxford Terrace Baptist Church has not only enabled the physical development, but has also continued to steward the shared kaupapa that underpins t, intentionally nurturing connection between the church and housing communities through the presence of church members living onsite, and supporting the longterm community development, belonging and mutual care that sit at the heart of the model.

Awards and Recognition:

Housing Multi-Unit Winner, 2026 Canterbury Regional Architecture Awards
Gold Award and National Category for Multi-Unit Housing Winner, New Zealand Commercial Project Awards 2025
Public Architecture Winner, 2019 Canterbury Regional Architecture Awards

For more on the Oxford Terrace Housing Community, visit the website at: otbc.org.nz/facilities-housing/housing

What is your Charity called, where are you based and what sort of things are you involved in?

CCS Disability Action is the largest disability support and advocacy organisation in New Zealand, supporting people with impairments of any type. Our vision is that every disabled person/whānau hauā is interwoven into the lives of their whānau and community.

We were founded in 1935, in response to the polio epidemics impacting Kiwi children. Today, we provide direct support to around 5,000 children, young people, and adults. We tailor our support to individuals – supporting disabled people to increase the control and choice they have in their lives. We work in communities across the motu, even the remote ones, through our 17 branches from Northland to Invercargill.

We also run services, such as our free Library and Information Service, and the Mobility Parking Permit scheme which helps over 170,000 people to access their communities more easily.

As well as responding to the needs of today, we advocate for lasting change in society. Our subsidiaries, Lifemark and BarrierFree,

advocate for and provide universal design consultancy to improve the accessibility of New Zealand’s housing and built environments. We also lobby and advocate for local and national policies that ensure disabled people’s rights are upheld.

What gives you hope for the future?

Perceptions towards disability and disabled people have shifted considerably since CCS Disability Action was founded almost 90 years ago. We have come from a place where disabled people were routinely hidden away and segregated. Today, society has become more accepting of difference and diversity over time – this gives us hope for the future.

Disabled people are increasingly seen as leaders in their own lives and valued for the contribution they can bring to our families, communities, and society.

Models of thinking, such as the social model of disability, show us that disability is caused by the barriers in our physical and social environments, not by impairments. Removing these barriers creates equity and gives disabled people more independence, choice, and control in their lives.

This means that we do not have to wait for others to make New Zealand a more inclusive and equitable place. We can all play a role in creating a New Zealand where every disabled person/whānau hauā is interwoven into the lives of their whānau and community.

This opportunity to make an impact is empowering and exciting.

We are also motivated by making a difference in people’s lives. If you’re interested in learning more about our impact, you can read some of the stories of the people we support here: www.ccsDisabilityAction.org.nz/stories

Biggest challenges and any advice for others setting up or running a charity?

Creating sustainable revenue streams as a charity is an ongoing challenge. Particularly ensuring you can weather major policy, economic or environmental shifts without impacting the quality of support you offer.

Being able to demonstrate your need and impact to a wide range of stakeholders is key.

CCS Disability Action is fortunate to have established strong working relationships with a wide range of funders including the giving public, philanthropic, government and some commercial sources.

You can learn more about our strategic priorities here: www.ccsDisabilityAction.org.nz/strategic-priorities

Got any asks or ways you are looking for collaboration with others?

CCS Disability Action works in partnership with many companies and organisations in our mahi as the largest disability support and advocacy organisation in Aotearoa, New Zealand.

We would love to hear from you if you’re interested in learning more about any of the following professional services:

Disability Awareness Training
Accessibility advice in the commercial or built environment.
Accessible housing development

Please contract training.national@ccsDisabilityAction.org.nz

You can find out more about partnering with us to make an impact at: www.ccsDisabilityAction.org.nz/corporate-support

How was it working with us when setting up or getting legal advice?

We have recently been privileged to work with Steven Moe at Parry Field Lawyers as we work through the changes required by the new Incorporated Societies Act.

This provided CCS Disability Action with an opportunity to assess whether our governance arrangements and legal structure are still set up in the best way possible to meet our needs, and whether there are improvements that can be made.

In addition to working to assess our current legal structure and provide us with a range of options to consider, Steven worked to understand our vision and values. This allowed us to form and authentic partnership with Steven, focused on our potential to serve disabled people and families now and into the future. As well as feeling like Steven was committed to using his knowledge to make a positive difference for our organisation, we appreciated his ability to bring legal concepts to life through clear and effective communication. Thank you, Steven and Parry Field Lawyers, for your support.

How can people find out more about what you do? Website or social platforms?

CCS Disability Action website

Facebook

Instagram

What is your Charity called, where are you based and what sort of things are you involved in?

We are Auckland Church Network, an organic movement of churches and not-for-profits, working together for the spiritual & social flourishing of our city.

We’re involved in sparking & encouraging prayer movements in and for the city; we start, support & strengthen suburban-based pastors networks across the city; we are working with a wide-ranging cohort of denominations & churches to catalyse a church planting & multiplication movement; we lead & support initiatives that declare the name of Jesus over our city; and we inspire churches – in partnership with not-for-profits – to practically serve the poor & vulnerable in our city.

What gives you hope for the future?

There’s no doubt the COVID season was very challenging for the Church & her leaders. But emerging from that, there is a much greater desire for the Church to collaborate together to build God’s Kingdom. Leaders don’t want to compete; they want to partner & encourage one another towards flourishing. That’s a healthy change

Biggest challenges and any advice for others setting up or running a charity?

Get the right people around your governance table. And don’t be afraid to ask for help when setting up – there are willing experts to guide you through.

Got any asks or ways you are looking for collaboration with others?

Auckland Church Network’s whole mission is about collaboration! It’s not about us; it’s about working in partnership with a belief that we truly are better together. For that to be so, three ingredients are essential amongst leaders: a generous & uncommon unity; a posture of humility; and a willingness to collaborate

How was it working with us when setting up or getting legal advice?

A breeze. The Parry Field team were super quick to respond, and walked us through each stage of the process.

How can people find out more about what you do? Website or social platforms?

Our website is https://w ww.aucklandchurchnetwork.nz/

And our social media platforms are here: Facebook; Instagram; YouTube

Get in touch via the website – we’d love to catch up for coffee and talk about partnering together.

What is your Charity called, where are you based and what sort of things are you involved in?

Our Charity is called “Junior Community Sports Foundation”.

We carry out organised one day sports festivals connecting children, youth and whānau from across communities within NZ. With a focus of uniting people, no matter their socio economic status, geographical location or ethnic background, they will have the opportunity to participate in sport events that are not result driven.

What gives you hope for the future?

For all young children in NZ to participate in sporting festivals that build on the foundations of friendship, connections, enjoyment, engaging in a fun carnival type atmosphere.

Biggest challenges and any advice for others setting up or running a charity?

The setting up of the charity takes a lot of unpacking and new learning. Understanding the process and having the right people to guide and support is key. Ensuring the trustees that you have invited to be part of the journey is really important to ensure you are having people that have the same vision and outcome, but also who bring another perspective.

Got any asks or ways you are looking for collaboration with others?

We are open to anyone that can support us which will ultimately support our objective and goals for our communities.

How was it working with us when setting up or getting legal advice?

We found Steven and Anne-Marie a pivotal part of this process. Both are always happy to unpack and clarify our thinking. Communication and collaboration was at the for front.

How can people find out more about what you do? Website or social platforms?

We are currently in the process of applying for funding to set up a website however we can be contacted on juniorsportsfoundation@gmail.com

What is your Charity called, where are you based and what sort of things are you involved in?

Our Charity is Hauora Aotearoa. Our kaupapa tackles the well-being crisis among our rangatahi and the burnout crisis among our school teachers. We currently work with 20 secondary schools across Aotearoa, delivering our Te Reo Hauora (The language of wellbeing) programme with rangatahi (age 13-16) in te Whanganui a-Tara (Wellington), Wairarapa, Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland), and Kirikiriroa (Hamilton).

What gives you hope for the future?

Every day in classrooms, we see the change that’s possible when our kaiako (teachers) and rangatahi (young people) learn simple hauora (wellbeing) practices.

Kaiako feedback: “Jase has a great way of relating to kaiako and seems to know the right way to express the real need for us to all take care of ourselves, so we can be better teachers for our rangatahi – ka rawe”.
Rangatahi feedback: “Me and my boys come to this session because we get some cool ideas for rugby. We do the breathing and talk about stuff now when we didn’t used to. These hauora tools are helping us outside of these sessions”

Imagine if Aotearoa was known for wellness rather than illness. We know it will take some time, but Hauora Aotearoa believes we can be a massive part of a massive generational change!

Biggest challenges and any advice for others setting up or running a charity?

The admin and paperwork were the most challenging part of setting up a charity. Our Directors all live in different parts of New Zealand, so setting up bank accounts and signing paperwork was a barrier, especially as we were also on a timeline for launching the kaupapa. We were lucky to have a checklist from Steven and his team, so we took all the necessary steps chronologically.

Got any asks or ways you are looking for collaboration with others?

If you know a school who thinks Te Reo Hauora would be helpful for their rangatahi and kaiako, please get in touch with our wonderful COO Dayna (mdayna@hauoraaotearoa.com).

If you want to support Hauora Aotearoa to reach more rangatahi and kaiako, please get in touch with our founder and co-CEO Jase Te Patu (jase@hauoraaotearoa.com).

How was it working with us when setting up or getting legal advice?

Steven and his team were quick yet thorough, respectful, and honest when it came to setting up a charity that is kaupapa Māori. They made a challenging process easy and manageable to navigate.

How can people find out more about what you do? Website or social platforms?

Our website is Hauora Aotearoa, and we are on Instagram and Facebook too.

What is your Charity called, where are you based and what sort of things are you involved in?

We have two organisations:

Arotahi which works in NZ with Māori working with Māori through Māori Kaupapa, NZ based missional groups and flat based discipleship with young adults. Arotahi also supports pastor training, theological centres and church planting and development in Asia.

Develop Together is our aid and development arm working in education, health, community development, businesses in Asia.

What gives you hope for the future?

Hearing and seeing the heart, mahi and concern of young adults.
The work of indigenous peoples in the places we work as they take over leadership and ownership of projects and entities.
The trajectory of the Christian faith and the cosmos toward God’s great unitive point on the horizon.

Biggest challenges and any advice for others setting up or running a charity?

It is all about great people who contribute in the right places. Leaders who can pioneer, push through difficulties and attract the support of others. People who can manage and do the work of governance so leaders can lead. It is all about finding the right people for the right roles.

How was it working with us when setting up or getting legal advice?

Parry Field has worked with us in our general legal work, specific financial advice, employment and contractor support. Parry Field lead our successful application for overseas donor status (IRD schedule 32) and advised us on superannuation anomalies and policy development.

How can people find out more about what you do? Website or social platforms?

www.Arotahi.org.nz

What is your Charity called, where are you based and what sort of things are you involved in?

Upstream

What gives you hope for the future?

There are plenty of people that are not satisfied with the status quo and are doing something to make a difference. It’s encouraging to know that there are people out there that are fighting the good fight, so to speak. “When we WORK together, we can WIN together”.

Biggest challenges and any advice for others setting up or running a charity?

Don’t assume that when you set up your charity, that funders with fund you. It’s very difficult in the first 12 months to get grant funding & donations (as donee status can be delayed for sometime). Expect that first year is a grind, and you will approach it with determination.

Got any asks or ways you are looking for collaboration with others?

We are looking for medium to large companies that are wanting to make an impact in their supply chains & gain impact reporting as a result …. if you know any of those, let them know about Upstream.

How was it working with us when setting up or getting legal advice?

Steven’s knowledge of the charitable sector, and social enterprise entities was highly valuable. We had a real sense of peace that Parry Field knows what they are doing, and no questions we had, we considered silly. It’s very important to ensure your trust deed and terms are written well and accurately. Parry Field gave us that confidence and did not disappoint.

How can people find out more about what you do? Website or social platforms?

upstream.co.nz

What is your Charity called, where are you based and what sort of things are you involved in?

The Hyphen Project is a Charitable Trust that is establishing an innovative new learning institute for neurodivergent learners. It will run a talent incubator for gifted teens aged 16-19 years old who are autistic, have ADHD or dyslexia, and haven’t got on well with the mainstream education system. Our 6 month, full-time, face to face talent incubator will help them grow their strengths and transition into further study or employment. We’re starting with our pilot in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland and hope to spread across New Zealand over time.

What gives you hope for the future?

Teenagers! They are compassionate, knowledgeable, accepting, proud and willing to be vulnerable.

Biggest challenges and any advice for others setting up or running a charity?

Biggest challenge is pitching for funding while knowing there are many other great charities out there that are also deserving.

My advice is to love your team.

Got any asks or ways you are looking for collaboration with others?

Please give us a Hyphen High Five ($5) donation on our PledgeMe campaign to show that you are a neurodivergent ally!

How was it working with us when setting up or getting legal advice?

Parry Field were outstanding to work with. They were like a supportive friend. They were exceptionally responsive, listened to what we needed, ‘got us’ quickly, and provided help above and beyond helping us write our trust deed.

How can people find out more about what you do? Website or social platforms?

Check us out on thehyphenproject.org and search for us on LinkedIn and Facebook

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