About Us Terra Nova is a global think tank based on wisdom, insight and sound science – working with individuals and organisations to align human behaviour with planetary and community need. We underpin our work with genuine connection – human, cultural, spiritual and mother earth. It can’t be any other Read more…
We have learned of a new initiative from the South Canterbury Chamber of Commerce that may be of interest to Not-for-Profit organisations in South Canterbury. Supported by The Pub Charity Limited, the NFP Hub @ The Chamber – a dedicated workspace and meeting room, are offered completely free for local Not-for-Profit organisations to use. Whether they need a quiet desk for admin, a private Read more…
A new blog post from Grant Thornton asks “Is it taxable?” If you’re a business, the answer is usually clear. The rules around calculating a company’s taxable income are well established. But what if you’re a mutual association – a resident’s association, membership organisation or industry group (among others)? Contents Read more…
NFP Resource has learned of an introductory governance book “Getting to grips with not-for-profit governance”, for the NZ market (it’s the only one). The book is endorsed by the Institute of Directors, NZ, Womens Refuge, smaller organisations and individuals, plus Steven Moe. The book is written to help aspiring and new directors/committee Read more…
We are grateful to our friends at GRANT THORNTON NEW ZEALAND who have alerted us to an IRD discussion document which could potentially have major ramifications for a wide variety of “mutual associations” including incorporated societies that are not also registered NZ charities. -o0o- Inland Revenue has just released a Read more…
An article in the UK press recently caught our attention, aligning as it did with comment in an earlier article on this site. The headline stated: “Charities at risk due to donors’ reluctance to cover ‘unexciting’ running costs.” Suspecting this to be the case in NZ, we searched online to Read more…
1 May 2025 – from NZ Post: “Our Delivering for Good programme is back, and applications are now open! We’re proud to be giving up to 34,000 free courier services away this year to support local organisations across NZ to support initiatives that aim to improve connection, belonging and inclusion. Read more…
New Zealand’s incorporated societies sector is undergoing its most significant legal reform in over a century. The Incorporated Societies Act 2022 replaces the Incorporated Societies Act 1908, modernising the legal, governance, and accountability framework for the country’s 23,000+ incorporated societies. All existing societies must re-register under the new Act by Read more…
This is an ongoing matter of significant interest to the ‘For-purpose’ community. Updates will be posted here as they occur. UPDATES: ________________________________________ o0o ________________________________________Original Post: Reports in various media outlets suggest that approximately $2 billion in ‘profits’ within New Zealand’s charitable sector is not subject to tax, and the Finance Read more…
A British podcast tells the story of the legendary fundraising efforts of Captain Sir Tom Moore and what follows. The podcast (42 minutes including promotions) contains lessons for those starting and running non-profit organisations and, indeed, lessons for donors: “When Britain entered its first Covid-19 lockdown in March 2020, many Read more…
Question: I am a registered NZ non-profit. What do I have to do to maintain my legal status? Answer: You have not stated the specific form your non-profit takes, but in general, non-profit organisations in New Zealand must adhere to certain legal and regulatory obligations to maintain their registration with Read more…
The Gift Trust recently published a blog post with the above title. “There are plenty of myths and misconceptions about ‘fundholding’ – a growing way of reducing the hoops community groups have to jump through to receive funding. As many of us who donate to good causes or who work Read more…