A charitable trust is an agreement between people (called trustees) to manage property, over which they have control, for charitable…
The Community Law Manual sets out comprehensive legal information in a clear, accessible way for everyday users.
This tool helps you create tailored employment agreements for your staff, covering what you must do by law and helping…
Timeline of key dates for existing incorporated societies to update rules and reregister.
Before signing with an IT support provider, there are some key things you should look for in the contract.
A toolbox designed to encourage community organisations and marae to consider the health and wellbeing of everyone involved with their…
This handbook is a practical guide to help New Zealand start-ups and existing charities from a legal and practical perspective.
A charitable trust is one of the main legal structures that community groups may consider as a way to operate.
The COVID-19 situation is challenging, particularly for organisations that are facing difficult choices that may include restructures and redundancies.
Charities in NZ must retain their independence from political parties and candidates.
A handbook on key legal issues that New Zealanders are facing as a result of COVID-19
Advice and suggestions for groups and organisations seeking donations.
This resource, developed by Community Law, contains a practical legal toolkit designed to support organisations working in the community sector.
This governance resource is a starting point to help new officers understand their role as an officer of a charity.
An online ‘do-it-yourself’ constitution builder tool that will help you produce a draft set of rules. . .
A handbook written for Churches in New Zealand which outlines key legal issues to be aware of ranging from set…
An ebook from Parry Field Lawyers with information on what is needed to set up a social enterprise in…
An eBook from Parry Field Lawyers with tools for organisations that are in the planning and start-up phase.