What areas of law does Canterbury Legal specialise in?

Canterbury Legal specialises in relationship property, residential conveyancing, wills and estate planning, family trusts, enduring powers of attorney, business and commercial law, dispute resolution, incorporated societies, insolvency, and employment law.

Where is Canterbury Legal located?

Canterbury Legal is based in Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand. We serve clients throughout the Canterbury region.

How do I contact Canterbury Legal?

You can contact Canterbury Legal by phone on +64 3 377 0792, by email at admin@canterburylegal.co.nz, or by completing the contact form on our website.

Does Canterbury Legal help with incorporated society re-registration?

Yes. Canterbury Legal offers fixed-fee incorporated society re-registration and compliance packages under the Incorporated Societies Act 2022. We help societies update their constitutions and meet the re-registration deadline.

What is relationship property in New Zealand?

Relationship property is property owned by a couple that is subject to equal sharing under the Property (Relationships) Act 1976 when a relationship ends. Canterbury Legal's specialist lawyers can advise on what qualifies as relationship property and how to protect your interests.

Society Re-registration - Canterbury Legal

The April 2026 Deadline Isn’t Optional.

Every NZ Incorporated Society Must Re-register by 5 April 2026. But it's more than submitting a piece of paper.

Will you be held personally liable?

Members could become personally liable for debts and other costs related to incorrect re-regisration.

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Sure you've got it right?

You might assume your constitution or officer setup is fine — but many societies are already falling short under the new rules.

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If your society isn’t re-registered correctly, you risk...

Deregistration Risk

Non-compliance can see your society removed from the register.

Funding Impact

Many grants and contracts require your society to be able to confirm its registration.

Officer Liability

Non-compliant governance exposes office holders to personal risk.

Reputation Damage

Failing to meet legal standards raises concerns as to the trustworthiness of your society.

Get Your Society Ready With Fixed-Fee Compliance, Handled by Legal Experts.

We help you to prepare a member-friendly summary of the new rules, FAQs and meeting scripts to assist members in fully understanding what is now required of your society

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If your society isn’t re-registered correctly, you risk...

Deregistration Risk

Funding Impact

Officer Liability

Reputation Damage

Get Your Society Ready With Fixed-Fee Compliance, Handled by Legal Experts.

Can’t we do this ourselves?

What if members don’t approve the new rules?

We’re a small club — is this worth it?

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