We recently asked some of our NFP colleagues about the challenges facing non-profits at the moment. In this blog post, we will explore some of the key challenges faced by charities and NFPs in New Zealand and discuss potential solutions Read more
Steven Moe writes: The Select Committee has just reported back on the Charities Act Amendments last week over here. It may surprise some of you that I’m fine with the report and proposed changes as it seems to have been Read more
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, video meetings have become the norm for many people, and the vast majority of workshops and other training opportunities listed on our webpage are now on-line. Pre-covid, many accounting and legal firms would Read more
I have heard that there is a review of the structure of Incorporated Societies. Is this correct? In June 2011 the Law Commission released a press release on the reform of the Incorporated Societies Act 1908. The Law Commission is Read more
Can you point me to any resources informing a document to a current NFP Board on the purpose, operation and composition of a NFP Board? A document from the Office of the Auditor General on conflicts of interest can be Read more
Incorporation as a Charitable trust with the Companies Office is free. Incorporating a society incurs a fee of $88.89 plus GST (see this site) If you qualify registration as a charity, registration with DIA Charities itself is free. Once registered Read more
Two major developments in digital infrastructure have upended the traditional concept of IT disaster recovery. An organisation’s IT assets are so integral to its operations that directors must keep up-to-date with the potential issues. In this article from BETTER BOARDS, Read more
Sue Barker, Director of Sue Barker Charities Law has provided the following links to articles from the Legalwise seminars series: “10 election policies for charities” Policy 1 – Press pause on the Charities Act changes (which was published before the Read more
In a recent post, Barry Baker advised that non-profit organisations should periodically review their policy documents. Following that post, we received a question about how policies should be presented. There is no right way to present a policy document and Read more
Charities registered with DIA Charities Services are required to file an Annual Return. This can be done fairly easily on-line. The Registrar of Incorporated Societies requires annual information from those non profits (ie charitable trusts and incorporated societies) that are Read more
“Starting a charity is an act of generosity that can bring hope, comfort, and joy to those in need.” Introduction Are you considering starting your own charity? It is important to recognize that this can be a highly rewarding and Read more