Updated 13 April 2021 DIA Charities advise that “Te Tari Taiwhenua Department of Internal Affairs (the Department) is resuming targeted engagement with the charitable sector and other interested parties to inform advice to the Minister for the Community and Voluntary Sector on detailed legislative amendments to the Charities Act.” Full Read more…
DIA Charities Services have published their 2019/2020 Annual Review. “It outlines the work we’ve done this year and our key priorities for the year ahead. We also showcase information about the charitable sector, highlighting the important mahi (work) charities do.” Topics covered include: The Charities Act The year in number Read more…
Dave Henderson and Sue Barker have been heavily involved in following proposed changes to the legislation on Charities and Incorporated Societies, keeping the sector updated, and being involved in discussions with government ministers and officials. At the end of February we received an update from them. With permission, and without Read more…
We recently received the following message from Dave Henderson who has been active in fora on the Review of the Charities Act. He has been involved in a recent series of seminars around the country, where mention was made of the conference of the Charities Law Association of Australia and Read more…
12 DEC 2020 Charities Call For A Proper Review Of The Charities Act | Scoop News 13 MAY 2020 DIA Policy Group have made available an update on what is happening with the project Modernising the Charities Act 2005: “COVID-19 has impacted the Department’s policy work programme, with new work Read more…
Update: 14 April 2019: The date for public submissions on the Review of the Act has been extended to 31 May 2019 The Government is reviewing the Charities Act 2005 to ensure that it is effective and fit for purpose. The Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) has announced a series Read more…
Update: 14 April 2019: Public consultations on the Review of the Act – submission date extended to 31 May 2019 Previous posts in this site relate to the review of the Charities Act 2005 which is currently underway. As a part of the review, a Core Reference Group has been established. Dave Read more…