Parry Field Lawyers – Lawyers in Christchurch

Parry Field Lawyers is a full-service law firm with offices in Christchurch’s CBD and Riccarton, as well as Rolleston, Hokitika, and Auckland.

We provide excellent legal advice and find solutions which deliver the best practical outcome for those we represent.

Our team of 11 partners and 100 staff support clients across Aotearoa New Zealand in our core practice areas of charity, commercial, disputes, for-purpose, immigration, and property.

We see our clients in a rounded way and want to help them with ‘what really matters’, for legal services and beyond, where appropriate. A personable approach and strong relationships underpin the high-quality service the firm provides.

Our commitment is to serve our clients well and have a positive impact.

Explore our specialised legal services below. Our team are happy to help and can answer any questions you have. 

Advisory Charities and For-purpose Organisations Disputes Immigration and Migrant Property Law Trusts and Asset Planning

Our Christchurch Offices

Christchurch CBD

PHONE: +64 3 348 8480

PHYSICAL ADDRESS:
Level 1, 60 Cashel Street,
Christchurch

POSTAL ADDRESS:
PO Box 744
Christchurch, 8140
New Zealand

Riccarton

PHONE: +64 3 348 8480

PHYSICAL ADDRESS:
1 Rimu Street
Riccarton

POSTAL ADDRESS:
PO Box 8020, Riccarton,
Christchurch, 8440
New Zealand

Auckland Office Hokitika Office Rolleston Office

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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…

日本企業のためのニュージーランド進出ガイド －　会社設立・ビジネス／株式購入・ビザ

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近年、日本企業からニュージーランド進出に関するご相談が増えています。以前は大企業による進出が中心でしたが、最近ではオーナー企業や中小企業、スタートアップなどからの問い合わせも多くなっています。 進出方法として、日本本社の海外拠点として小規模な現地法人を立ち上げて、日本から代表者1名を派遣し市場調査や営業活動から始めるケースや、現地の飲食店や小売事業を買収し現地スタッフに運営を任せるケースなどもみられます。 本記事では、日本企業がNZへ進出する際によく検討される「会社設立」「ビジネス購入・M&A」「ビザ」について、実務上のポイントを交えながら解説します。 ニュージーランド進出の方法 日本企業がNZへ進出する方法はいくつかありますが、実務上は大きく分けて、「新たに会社を設立する方法」と、「既存のNZビジネスを取得する方法」に分かれます。 新規設立の場合は、NZ国内に新たな会社を作り、そこを拠点として営業活動を行います。一方で、既存のビジネスを購入する場合には、すでに運営されている店舗や事業を引き継ぐ形になります。どちらが適しているかは、業種や予算、進出スピード、ビザ戦略などによって大きく異なります。 現地法人と支店の違い NZへ新規進出する場合、まず検討されるのが「現地法人（Subsidiary）」にするか、「支店（Branch）」にするかという点です。 現地法人の場合、NZに独立した法人を設立します。一般的には…

Charter Schools and Impact Investing

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Charter Schools offer an alternative way for education to be provided to the next generation. A key hurdle can be raising the funds needed to start such a school. Impact Investing could offer a solution to this. This approach involves individuals…

Changing the Name of a Schedule 32 Entity: What You Need to Know

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If your organisation is listed on Schedule 32 of the Income Tax Act 2007 and you are thinking about a name change, the good news is that the process is more straightforward than many people assume. Here is a practical overview of what is involved. What…

Understanding Misleading or Deceptive Conduct under the Fair Trading Act

Section 9 of the Fair Trading Act 1986 prohibits a person from engaging in misleading or deceptive conduct (or conduct that is likely to mislead or deceive). However, there is often confusion around what misleading and deceptive conduct actually…

Can Donating to Charity Help You Get a New Zealand Visa?

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For many people, the idea of philanthropy and immigration feel like separate worlds. But under New Zealand's Active Investor Plus Visa, they can go hand in hand. If you are looking to relocate to New Zealand and want your investment to do some…
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Connect with our team

Christchurch CBD

PHONE: +64 3 348 8480

PHYSICAL ADDRESS:
Level 1, 60 Cashel Street
Christchurch 8013, New Zealand

POSTAL ADDRESS:
PO Box 744
Christchurch, 8140, New Zealand

Christchurch – Riccarton

PHONE: +64 3 348 8480

PHYSICAL ADDRESS:
1 Rimu Street, Riccarton,
Christchurch 8041, New Zealand

POSTAL ADDRESS:
PO Box 8020, Riccarton,
Christchurch, 8440, New Zealand

Rolleston

PHONE: +64 3 348 8480

PHYSICAL ADDRESS:
Level 1, 80 Rolleston Drive,
Rolleston, 7614, New Zealand

POSTAL ADDRESS:
PO Box 8020, Riccarton,
Christchurch, 8440, New Zealand

Hokitika

PHONE: +64 3 755 8673

PHYSICAL ADDRESS:
127 – 137 Revell Street,
Hokitika 7810, New Zealand

POSTAL ADDRESS:
PO Box 44,
Hokitika 7842, New Zealand

Auckland

PHONE: +64 9 930 4340

PHYSICAL ADDRESS:
Level 7, 50 Albert Street
Auckland, 1010

POSTAL ADDRESS:
PO Box 8020, Riccarton,
Christchurch, 8440, New Zealand

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