Overview
We have a comprehensive understanding of New Zealand's education sector, from both policy and operational perspectives.
We have assisted tertiary education providers implement, influence and comply with changes in legislation and policy. We regularly advise organisations across the sector, from providers to regulators. We assisted the Ministry of Education in the formulation of policy proposals and preparation of draft legislation for the reform of the tertiary education sector that resulted ultimately in the changes in 2002. We are uniquely placed to assist the sector rise to the challenges ahead, as the National-led government targets further reform.
Buddle Findlay's education team provides constitutional, operational and strategic advice to a range of education providers (particularly tertiary education organisations) and suppliers including:
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Universities, including Massey University and The University of Auckland
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Polytechnics, such as Unitec Institute of Technology, Manukau Institute of Technology, Universal College of Learning, Waiaraki Institute of Technology, Bay of Plenty Polytechnic, Eastern Institute of Technology, Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki and Ara Institute of Canterbury
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Te Whare Wananga o Awanuiarangi
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New Zealand Childcare Association
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Education Council New Zealand
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Private tertiary education providers and education providers for overseas students
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Schools and pre-schools.
Experience
Sector / Expertise
Work highlights
Advising institutions
on significant land based acquisitions, and on procurement processes and material contracts
Advising Waiaraki Institute of Technology and Bay of Plenty Polytechnic, Eastern Institute of Technology and Tairawhiti Polytechnic, and Aoraki Polytechnic and Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology
on their respective merger processes
Advising tertiary institutions
on their constitutional and regulatory responsibilities under the Education Act 1989, State Sector Act 1988 and related legislation
Advising senior management, councils and council committees of tertiary institutions
on their respective powers and functions, meeting procedures and conflicts of interest
Negotiating and drafting provider agreements
between tertiary institutions, private tertiary education providers and community educators
Assisting institutions
in protecting new products and concepts, and in obtaining commercial value from those products and concepts
Our team
David Thomson
Partner, Auckland
David specialises in corporate and commercial law with considerable experience in mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, governance,…
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Hamish Kynaston
Partner, Wellington
Board of Management
Hamish specialises in employment relations, litigation, health law, health and safety, and education…
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John Glengarry
Partner, Auckland
Patent Attorney | Trade Marks Attorney
John specialises in intellectual property law and has extensive experience in New Zealand and overseas. John's practice covers the…
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Lisette Hood
Partner, Auckland
Lisette specialises in corporate and commercial law, with particular emphasis on commercial contracting, corporate governance and merge…
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Peter Chemis
Partner, Wellington
Peter specialises in employment law, industrial relations and related areas, and leads Buddle Findlay’s national employment team…
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Sherridan Cook
Partner, Auckland
Board of Management
Sherridan specialises in employment, industrial relations and health and safety as well as litigation and dispute resolution…
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Stephen Whittington
Partner, Wellington
Stephen specialises in negotiation and documentation of commercial property transactions, development and construction advice…
- DDI +64 4 498 7329
- M +64 21 845 530
Susan Rowe
Partner, Christchurch
Susan specialises in litigation, local government, insurance, industrial relations and health and safety. Susan currently advises…
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Tony Dellow
Partner, Wellington
Tony specialises in competition law and regulatory processes, especially in infrastructure industries. Tony’s practice is unique…
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