Education Law Conference Auckland: Risk and Governance for New Zealand Schools
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Schools are operating in an increasingly complex legal and regulatory environment, with growing pressure on principals, boards and senior leaders to make confident, well-informed decisions. This practical one-day conference delivers essential guidance on the key legal, governance and workplace issues currently affecting schools across Aotearoa New Zealand, from staff management and investigations to privacy, AI, health and safety and board-principal relationships. Hear directly from leading experts, gain clear answers to difficult questions, and take away practical strategies you can apply immediately in your school or practice. Leave with the confidence, clarity and practical tools to manage risk, strengthen governance and support better decision-making across your school community.
Session 1: Managing Staff, Complaints and Safety Risks in Schools
Chair: David Graham, Principal, Goodwood School
> Managing Poor Performance Within Your Team Without Legal Risk
Presented by Gretchen Stone, Director, Harrison Stone Law Limited; Employment Law Specialist
> Running An Investigation When a Compliant Has been Received Against a Staff Member
Presented by Fiona McMillan, Partner, Lane Neave; Employment Law Specialist
> Complaints: Risks or Opportunities?
Presented by Tim Sterne, Founding Director, Basalt Solutions
> Health and Safety Update for Schools
Presented by Sanja Marin, Senior Associate, Duncan Cotterill: Health and Safety Law Specialist
Session 2: Governance, Privacy and Regulatory Updates for School Leaders
Chair: Tamara Gersbach, Cluster Manager, Resource Teacher: Learning & Behaviour, Auckland
> AI, Data Protection and Privacy in the Education Setting
Presented by Joseph Harrop, Special Counsel, Lane Neave; Recommended Lawyer in Legal500 Asia Pacific 2026
> Tips and Best Practice for Creating a Good Principal/Board Relationship
Presented by Patrick Ikiua, Chief Advisor Employment Relations. New Zealand School Boards Association - GovHub
> Update from Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand
Hear from the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand, ensuring you don’t miss the current updates that will impact your school
Expertly produced by Rachael Syam
Session 1: Managing Staff, Complaints and Safety Risks in Schools
Chair: David Graham, Principal, Goodwood School
> Managing Poor Performance Within Your Team Without Legal Risk
Presented by Gretchen Stone, Director, Harrison Stone Law Limited; Employment Law Specialist
> Running An Investigation When a Compliant Has been Received Against a Staff Member
Presented by Fiona McMillan, Partner, Lane Neave; Employment Law Specialist
> Complaints: Risks or Opportunities?
Presented by Tim Sterne, Founding Director, Basalt Solutions
> Health and Safety Update for Schools
Presented by Sanja Marin, Senior Associate, Duncan Cotterill: Health and Safety Law Specialist
Session 2: Governance, Privacy and Regulatory Updates for School Leaders
Chair: Tamara Gersbach, Cluster Manager, Resource Teacher: Learning & Behaviour, Auckland
> AI, Data Protection and Privacy in the Education Setting
Presented by Joseph Harrop, Special Counsel, Lane Neave; Recommended Lawyer in Legal500 Asia Pacific 2026
> Tips and Best Practice for Creating a Good Principal/Board Relationship
Presented by Patrick Ikiua, Chief Advisor Employment Relations. New Zealand School Boards Association - GovHub
> Update from Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand
Hear from the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand, ensuring you don’t miss the current updates that will impact your school
Expertly produced by Rachael Syam
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Where is it happening?
Rydges Auckland, 59 Federal St, Auckland Central, Auckland 1010, New Zealand, Auckland
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