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06/09/2026

A big congratulations to our partner, Michael Bendall, on his appointment as an Independent Director of Rangitāne Holdings Limited and Rangitāne Investments Limited.

We’re very proud to see Michael take on this new role and bring his law experience and strong connection to te ao Māori to the table.

Congratulations, Michael. We’re looking forward to seeing you take on this next chapter!

Ngā mihi nui ki a koutou — changes at our Rangitāne commercial board table 🌿

As of 31 August 2026, Leigh MacDonald and Haysley MacDonald concluded their terms as Directors of Rangitāne Holdings Limited and Rangitāne Investments Limited, having both served nine years supporting our commercial aspirations.

Leigh served as Board Chair from 2019, guiding RHL/RIL through a significant period of growth and change with humility and wisdom.

To Leigh and Haysley — thank you both for your service, your contribution, and your commitment to our people. Your service as Directors since 2017 is much appreciated and our results are a testament to your resolve. Ngā mihi nui ki a kōrua.

We are also pleased to confirm the appointment of Leighton Evans as Board Chair of RHL/RIL. Leighton has served as a Director of RHL/RIL since 2022 and brings extensive executive and governance experience, working with large, diversified investment portfolios. His appointment provides valuable continuity and clarity as the Board moves through this period of transition.

Appointed as Independent Directors with effect from 1 September 2026 are:

➡️ Jhonte McFadyen-MacDonald (Rangitāne o Wairau), a Chartered Accountant with extensive experience in finance, investment analysis and strategic planning. Jhonte has served as Independent Chair of our Audit, Risk & Compliance Committee since 2018.

➡️ Michael Bendall (Ngāti Porou), a commercial law partner based in Ōtautahi with experience across commercial and community organisations, and a strong grounding in te ao Māori.

Appointed as Trust Representatives to the RHL/RIL Board are Keelan Walker and Calvin Hart.

Dave Jessep also continues as a Director of RHL/RIL, having served our whānau in this capacity since 2018.

Together, our Directors bring a strong combination of legal, financial, commercial and iwi governance expertise — and a shared commitment to protecting and growing our asset base for the generations to come. 📈

Nau mai, haere mai. We look forward to the contribution each of them will make. 🤝

25/08/2026

A wee change of scenery for some of our team recently, swapping the office for the kitchen at Ronald McDonald House.

As proud sponsors of RMH, it was great to get involved and cook dinner for the families staying there.

Thanks to the RMH team for having us, we love lending a hand 💚💚

25/08/2026

An amazing outcome for St Thomas of Canterbury College, with the school now set to remain an important part of Christchurch with the Catholic Bishop of Christchurch to take over as proprietor.

We’re proud to have been involved in helping navigate this matter and, most importantly, achieving a positive result for the College.

A big thank you to our team, Mark Henderson, Virginia Nichols and Grace Aislabie for your hard work and commitment throughout the matter, and also a big thank you to our counsel, Jeremy Johnson.

It’s always rewarding to see the work we do contribute to outcomes that have a meaningful impact on our community.

Read the full story on Stuff below.

St Thomas of Canterbury College’s future was in doubt after plans for sell-off to fund s*x abuse survivor payments.

12/08/2026

A wee winter wellbeing treat for our team 💚💚

A big thank you to Beauty & Bloom for collaborating with us to create a special winter wellbeing gift for our team.

Beauty & Bloom handcraft beautiful plant-based skincare and home fragrance products right here in North Canterbury, with every purchase supporting a social enterprise that creates meaningful opportunities for people with diverse abilities.

We loved being able to support such a wonderful local initiative while giving our team a little something to enjoy during the colder months.

Thank you, Beauty & Bloom, for helping us show our team some appreciation and care!

10/08/2026

We were very lucky to have supported the UC Law for Change Gala last week!

It was fantastic to see the law community come together for such an important cause. The event raised an incredible $8,401!!

A huge congratulations to the Law for Change team, and thank you to everyone who helped make the evening such a success. We’re proud to have played a small part through our sponsorship and look forward to continuing to support this important work. 💚

04/08/2026

The Employment Leave Bill has passed its final reading and will soon become the Employment Leave Act 2026.

In this article, Solicitor, Grace Aislabie, breaks down the key changes, what they mean for employers and the steps businesses should be taking to prepare ahead of the new legislation coming into effect.

Read the full article here: https://cflaw.co.nz/about-us/news/goodbye-holidays-act-hello-employment-leave-act/

Get in touch with our Employment team if you have any questions!

28/07/2026

We are very excited to be sponsoring the Law For Change UC Charity Auction Gala, for another year.

As a firm, we're committed to supporting the next generation of legal professionals, and this event is a great opportunity to connect with University of Canterbury law students while raising funds for the incredible work of Pillars Ka Pou Whakahou.

We will see you on Tuesday!

20/07/2026

Another fantastic Kaiapoi Art Expo has come to a close, and what a wonderful weekend it was.

It was a pleasure to once again support this much-loved community event, celebrating 20 years of showcasing the incredible talent of Waimakariri artists.

A huge thank you to the Waimakariri Arts Trust, the volunteers, artists, sponsors, and everyone who came along to make this year's Expo such a success. We’re already looking forward to next year!

16/07/2026

Looking forward to seeing you all there this weekend!

16/07/2026

A great result and a happy client!

Every client deserves clear, practical advice!

After seeking a second opinion, our client came to Adele Mitchell for support with their partnership-based work visa application. The application was approved just one week after it was submitted, and we're delighted to have helped achieve such a positive outcome.

Thank you for your wonderful feedback. It's a privilege to support our clients through important milestones like these.