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Unincorporated societies: What rules apply?

Most people have heard of incorporated societies, but what about…
09/02/2024/by Tasha Fraser

The ABC of funds – what they are and how they operate

People create or participate in funds for diverse reasons.  …
17/01/2024/by Tasha Fraser

How to set up a Fund for investment in a Project

What is a fund?

In essence, a fund is a pool of money set…
17/01/2024/by Tasha Fraser

What does it mean? Startup legal terms decoded

We both spend most of our days with start-ups and have realised…
11/01/2024/by Tasha Fraser

Director Requirements for New Zealand Companies: Do you need a Resident?

There are essential requirements that must be met under New Zealand…
15/12/2023/by Tasha Fraser

Is IRD Approval Needed to Alter Your Charity Rules?

Charities form a fundamental part of our society, supporting…
15/12/2023/by Tasha Fraser

Community Housing Providers: What are the benefits of registering as one?

There is a big need for more community housing in our country…
23/11/2023/by Tasha Fraser

Community Housing Providers: How do you register?

There is a big need for more community housing in our country…
23/11/2023/by Tasha Fraser

Recent Changes to the Charities Act: Part I

The new Charities Amendment Act 2023 (the Act) amends the Charities…
20/11/2023/by Tasha Fraser

Recent Changes to the Charities Act: Part II

We continue our two part update covering the changed brough on…
20/11/2023/by Tasha Fraser

NDAs – The key points to look out for

We have reviewed many hundreds of NDAs (aka Non-Disclosure Agreements…
16/11/2023/by Tasha Fraser

Key Employment Law Obligations for Schools

School boards are employers which mean they have certain obligations…
27/10/2023/by Tasha Fraser

Governance and Management of State Schools in New Zealand

State schools, state-integrated schools and kura are governed…
27/10/2023/by Tasha Fraser

Student Behaviour Management in State Schools

Suspensions and Expulsions

Before discussing the legislative…
27/10/2023/by Tasha Fraser

Schooling in New Zealand

There are three levels to New Zealand’s education system. …
27/10/2023/by Tasha Fraser

Mainzeal: The Practical Implications of the Supreme Court’s “New Debt” Approach

The Supreme Court has recently decided the case of Yan v Mainzeal…
10/10/2023/by Tasha Fraser

Skilled Migrant Category- What has changed?

On 21 June 2023, the Government announced a simplified points…
04/09/2023/by Tasha Fraser

Case study of Collaboration: Home and Parry Field Lawyers

Case study of Collaboration: Home and Parry Field Lawyers
Business…
20/07/2023/by Tasha Fraser

When is a charitable company the best option?

When is a charitable company the best option?
It is a common…
07/07/2023/by Tasha Fraser

How Does Active Investor Plus Visa work?

Background
Since 19 September 2022, applications for Investor…
12/05/2023/by Tasha Fraser

The tax benefit of making donations: How does it work?

The tax benefit of making donations: How does it work?

We…
06/03/2023/by Tasha Fraser

Protecting your New Zealand trademark overseas; It’s simple.

09/02/2023/by Tasha Fraser

Shadow directors in New Zealand: who are they?

The term ‘director’ usually refers to people formally appointed…
09/02/2023/by Tasha Fraser

Company Resolutions and Certificates: When each is required?

Most people have heard of resolutions for companies, but at certain…
23/01/2023/by Tasha Fraser
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