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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Active Investors: Opportunities for New Zealand Startups, Funds and Venture Capitalists

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In a world filled with turmoil and uncertainty, we are seeing a lot of interest in New Zealand’s revamped Active Investor Plus visa (known as AIP and sometimes as the ‘Golden Visa’). Recent data shows billions of dollars is coming in…

Are your Charity’s records up to date?

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Recent changes to the Charities Act 2005 (amended by the Charities Amendment Act 2023) requires all registered charities to review their ‘governance procedures’ at least every three years. The first three-year cycle ends in October 2026…

Disputes in Incorporated Societies

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We are often called on to assist incorporated societies with disputes. This is why the Incorporated Societies Act 2022 requires all incorporated societies to have a dispute resolution procedure. While a procedure is a great starting point,…

Can Officers of a Charity Ever be Personally Liable?

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Increasingly, Trustees are asking whether they might become personably liable. This is an excellent question and one that all officers of charities should consider. We were recently asked whether Trustees can be held personally liable if…

What the New OIO Directive Means for Overseas Investors

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Throughout 2025, the Overseas Investment Act 2005 underwent various amendments to promote global investment and create a more productive economy under the Overseas Investment (National Test and Other Matters) Amendment Act 2025. This article…

Active Investor Plus Visa Attracts $3.39 Billion in Investments to New Zealand

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The revamped Active Investor Plus (AIP) visa is driving a surge in international investment into New Zealand. We summarised the key requirements of the AIP visa in a previous article, which can be viewed here. Our Immigration team is very active…

Essential Governance Lessons for Charity and For Purpose Boards

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Many of the same good governance principles apply across all sectors. However, being on a charity or for-purpose board means facing added challenges to those in the commercial sphere. By considering the unique dynamics of charity boards, this…

So, your Incorporated Society missed the re-registration deadline? What options do you have now?

The deadline for incorporated societies to re-register under the Incorporated Societies Act 2022 was 5 April 2026. If your society has not re-registered, the consequences of missing the deadline are serious. This article outlines what happens…

Charitable Trust, Company, or Incorporated Society? Why Choosing the Right Legal Structure is Key

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Starting a charity or for-purpose organisation is an exciting step, but choosing the right legal structure is key if you want to create impact in Aotearoa. The option you select will shape how your organisation operates. Each structure comes…

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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