Community Involvement
Business & Community Involvement
Gibson Sheat is committed to the Wellington region and its people.
Gibson Sheat has been part of the Wellington community for over 80 years. We love the region – that's why we have chosen to live and work here.
We believe it is important that we make a contribution to our community both as an organisation and as individuals – it's part of what makes us tick – making a positive difference in peoples' lives.
If you are a not-for-profit organisation and have a proposal you would like us to consider, please call Denise Kramer on T: 04 916 6304 or Email: denise.kramer@gibsonsheat.com.
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Business Involvement
Export Awards
Gibson Sheat was a lead sponsor of the Wellington Regional Export Awards between 2004 and 2008. In 2010 these awards were combined with the Wellington Gold Awards. Nigel Stirling, who leads our Exporting / International trade practice, remains a category judge.
Wellington Gold Awards
Gibson Sheat supports these awards, which recognise and celebrate the Wellington region's leading Businesses. Our clients have frequently been nominated for, or been recipients of, these awards.
Read more about Wellington Gold Awards at www.goldawards.co.nz.
Wellington Chamber of Commerce
Gibson Sheat has been a member and supporter of the Chamber for many years.
Read more about the Chamber's activities at www.chamber.co.nz.
Hutt Valley Chamber of Commerce
Gibson Sheat plays a supporting role in the Chamber's activities. Partner, Mike Gould, is Vice President of its Board.
You can find out more about Hutt Valley Chamber at www.hutt-chamber.org.nz.
Institute of Directors
Tony Southall and Nigel Stirling, partners in the Wellington office of Gibson Sheat, are members of the Institute, an organisation dedicated to promoting excellence in corporate governance.
For more information go to www.iod.org.nz.
Angel HQ
Angel HQ, a division of Grow Wellington, is Wellington's equivalent of Auckland's very successful Icehouse programme for supporting potential high growth and emerging businesses looking for new Venture Capital and "Angel Investors". Gibson Sheat is a principal sponsor and exclusive legal supporter of Angel HQ.
Read more about Angel HQ at www.growwellington.co.nz.
New Zealand Law Society
A number of our partners support the activities of our professional organisation by membership of its various committees.
Wellington Sports Awards
We frequently play a leading role in these awards either sponsoring, attending or judging them. As the leading sports law practice in the region, we are committed to the success of the region's sports.
Read more at www.wellingtonsportsawards.co.nz.
ANZSLA – Australian and New Zealand Sports Law Association
Through partner Nigel Stirling, leader of our sports law practice, Gibson Sheat plays a central role in this Trans-Tasman organisation.
BNI – Business Network International
Several of our associates and staff solicitors are members and contributors to BNI groups in Lower Hutt and Wellington.
Community Involvement
Cancer Society (Wellington Division) of New Zealand
Gibson Sheat supports the activities of the Wellington division through monetary contributions and by participation in "Relay for Life" and Daffodil Day fundraising. Gibson Sheat partner, Tony Southall, is Deputy Chairman of the Division.
Read more about the Wellington Division's activities at www.cancernz.org.nz.
First Foundation
Gibson Sheat provides an educational scholarship to a Victoria University Commerce student via the innovative First Foundation organisation. This student also obtains employment and mentoring from Gibson Sheat.
Read more about the First Foundation at www.firstfoundation.co.nz.
Cuba Street Carnival Trust
This unique event spotlights the cultural, musical and diverse performance artists of our region and is supported by the pro bono contribution of partner Nigel Moody, to the Board of Cuba Street Carnival.
Sport Wellington
Sport Wellington is the region's leading sports organisation and, until recently, partner Nigel Stirling was deputy chair.
Wellington City Mission
The firm supports the Wellington City Mission on an annual basis through charitable donations and also supports of many of its fundraising activities.
Go to www.wgtncitymission.org.nz.
Ronald McDonald House
Partner, Peter Hobbs, is on the board of Trustees of the Ronald McDonald House Wellington Trust as child cancers representative.
Citizens Advice Bureau
A number of partners and staff volunteer at Citizens Advice Bureaus, providing free legal advice throughout the Wellington region.
General
The firm provides financial support, particularly at Christmas, to a number of organisations including:
- Te Omanga Hospice
- Mary Potter Hospice
- Birthright
- Child Cancer Foundation
- Knox Presbyterian Church
- Our Lady of Compassion
- Salvation Army
- The DARE Foundation
- Wellington SPCA
- Wellington Women's Refuge
- Lions Room at the Inn
We have also supported the Wellington Special Children's Christmas Party each year since 2000.
Other Voluntary Activities
Gibson Sheat partners and staff freely provide their time and support to other organisations in the community, including:
Associate, Shelley McDonald
- pro bono advice and supporter of the Catwalk Spinal Cord Injury Trust
Associate - Andy Soper
- member School board of trustees (Naenae College)
- Hutt Playcentre Association – pro bono
Consultant, Roger Drummond
- NZ Universities Rugby chairman
Partner, Tim Anderson
- Wellington Indonesian Community Association
Partner, Mike Gould
- is a code of conduct commissioner for the Wellington Cricket Association
Partner, Tony Southall
- member of the School board of trustees (St Marys College, Wellington)
Partner, Nigel Stirling
- Hutt Playcentre Association – honorary solicitor, Director Atiawa Toa FM Limited (one of the network of Maori radio stations).
Support for the Environment
Gibson Sheat actively tries to minimise its impact on the environment and encourages use of recycling and minimisation of waste.