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What's next in Directors Duties?

With roots reaching back to England’s Court of Chancery, directors’ duties have evolved over time and continue to change today. Join our panel to explore how strategy, climate risk, …

Body Corporate (Strata and Community Titles)

In Australian property law, a body corporate is the legal entity created when land is subdivided under a community titles or strata scheme. It is made up of all the lot owners in the scheme and exists …

What is a Public Benevolent Institution (PBI) in Australia?

A public benevolent institution (PBI) is one of several subtypes of charities able to register with the Australian taxation Office and apply for tax concessions. The purpose of a PBI is to ‘relieve …

ESG

Jump to Section ESG in Public Companies ESG in Private Companies ESG in Family-Owned Enterprises ESG in Not-for-Profits ESG Reporting Frameworks Additional Resources ESG stands for Environmental, …

School Governance: The Unique Challenges & Opportunities

🚨 Complimentary Webinar: Limited to 95 live attendee spaces 🚨 Join Craig Harvey, a Certified Practicing Accountant with over 20 years of experience working with Schools and Not for Profits to discover …

What are the non-profit structures in New Zealand Aotearoa?

There is enormous diversity within Aotearoa’s non-profit sector and the different non-profit structures organisations have to choose from. Not-for-profits and charities in New Zealand range from large …

National bodies and local groups in New Zealand

Did you know many national bodies and local groups choose to work together to make their services more accessible? Local organisations and national bodies often operate in synergy and depend on each …

What are Māori Land Trusts in New Zealand?

Māori land trusts are like other types of trusts but are specifically designed to hold Māori land and manage activities that take place there. Both the Māori Land Court, Te Kooti Whenua Māori, and the …

What is an Industrial and Provident Society in New Zealand?

An Industrial and Provident Society (IPS) consists of a group of small business owners who come together to become part of a larger entity for mutual benefit while continuing to operate independently. …

What is a Limited Liability Company in New Zealand?

A limited liability company (LLC) is the most often used legal structure for companies in Aotearoa New Zealand. Less common forms are unlimited and co-operative companies. It has the advantage of …