The Charities Act 2005
The Charities Act 2005 (the Act) is the legal framework for the registration and regulation of charitable entities in New Zealand.
Charities Services administers the Act and carries out its functions within the Department of Internal Affairs.
Charities Services administers the Act and carries out its functions within the Department of Internal Affairs.
Key functions of Charities Services under the Act include:
deciding whether to accept an application for registration
monitoring annual returns submitted by registered charities
reporting and making recommendations to Government about charitable sector matters
promoting public trust and confidence in the charitable sector
encouraging the effective use of charitable resources
educating charities about matters of good governance and management
promoting research about the charitable sector.
Charity Law in New Zealand
An analysis by Dr Donald Poirier examining the history, development and case law foundations of charity law in New Zealand.Find out more