Employment Relations

General Counsel, Manager Legal & HR Services/Tohutohu Ahuwhaanui, Kaiwhakahaere aa Ture/Rauemi Tangata

Graduate Diploma in Teaching

Bachelor of Arts

Master of Fine Arts

Bachelors of Laws

David is passionate about employment law and the role he plays supporting the hard-working membership of Business South. Over the past eight years, David and the team have successfully dealt with the full range of employment law issues, including the ongoing challenges faced by employers since the onset of COVID-19. 

In 2021, David was named the Greenwood Roche New Zealand In-House Lawyer of Year, an acknowledgment of his expertise supporting members to achieve their goals.

Senior Solicitor/Poutoko Ture Maataamua

Bachelor of Arts in English Literature

Bachelor of Laws

Masters in Business Administration

Post Graduate Diploma in Education 

Ronda has significant experience in employment law, having worked for both employers and employees in a law firm, for a union and as a consultant. 

She also acquired considerable experience handling disciplinary matters working as a Visiting Justice for the Ministry of Justice, and valuable business experience as a Managing Director of a finance franchise. Ronda has invaluable experience in governance having sat on several boards, panels and committees at both local and national levels.