Hesketh Henry is the Principal Partner of the Auckland Art Fair 09, one of the largest exhibitions of contemporary art in Australasia. Over 40 of Australia and New Zealand’s leading art galleries will display the work of the countries’ hottest artists during the three day exhibition, to be held from May 1 to May 3 at the Auckland Marine Centre in Halsey Street. The showcase of contemporary art is expected to attract over 12,000 visitors.

Hesketh Henry hosted Prime Minister John Key at the presentation of a cheque for $150,000 to Women’s Refuge, last week.  The funds were raised by the Hesketh Henry sponsored NZ Sculpture OnShore exhibition held at Devonport last November. It brings the total donated to the refuge movement by the charitable trust Friends of Women’s Refuges, organisers of NZ Sculpture OnShore, to $1.16 million over the 11 exhibitions held since 1994.

"The new Securities Laws will basically bring New Zealand in to line with the rest of our economic partners," said Frank.

Insider trading laws have also been extensively changed, widening their scope and introducing criminal liability.

Directors of listed companies will no longer be able to trade during safe harbour periods- they must put their shares into a share trading plan outside their control.

The rules affecting disclosure of interests in listed issuers have also been modified, with the Securities Commission able to require disclosure.

For more information contact Frank Chan on 375 8714 or email him