Hot topics/Ngā kaupapa o te wā
Presented by Hāpai Hapori (Community Operations) and Charities Services, this webinar looked at Hot Tips when applying for funding.
Blog: Charitable trusts - how to set one up
Charitable trusts are a popular option for charities when setting up their organisation...
Charities Services Annual Meeting 2022 recordings
We've just published the recordings of our 2022 Annual meeting. You can watch the speeches, the Q&A session or the full event.
The Minister for the Community and Voluntary Sector, Priyanca Radhakrishnan, has introduced the Charities Amendment Bill to the House.
Family First Supreme Court decision
Read the Supreme Court's decision on Family First here.
Update on the Charities Act 2005
The Minister for the Community and Voluntary Sector, Priyanca Radhakrishnan, has announced changes to the Charities Act. Read about the changes here.
Our Contact Centre is currently unavailable
Our Contact Centre is unavailable. If you want to get in touch, please email us at info@charities.govt.nz or click here for more information.
Board Statement on Enhanced Future Charitable Trust
Read the Charities Registration Board's statement and decision on the application by Enhanced Future Charitable Trust.
Board Statement on New Zealand Entrepreneurs Rescue (NZER)
Read the Charities Registration Board's statement and decision on the application by New Zealand Entrepreneurs Rescue (NZER).
Hunga-Tonga-Hunga-Ha'apai eruption and tsunami
Information on safely supporting charities who are responding to the Hunga-Tonga-Hunga-Ha'apai eruption and tsunami
2022 New Zealand Charity Reporting Awards
Has your charity done a great job on your financial reporting? Your efforts could be recognised in the 2022 New Zealand Charity Reporting Awards!
Reporting thresholds are changing
This information will help you understand the recent changes to the statutory thresholds and how this may affect you.
Charities Services 2020/2021 Annual Review
We've released our 2020/2021 Annual Review. It goes into detail about the work we've done in last year and our goals for the upcoming year.
Board statement on The Self-Sovereignty Faith
View Te Rātā Atawhai, the Charities Registration Board's statement on The Self-Sovereignty Faith.
Charity Fraud Awareness Week 2021
Charity Fraud Awareness Week runs from 18 - 22 October. Learn how you can prevent, detect and respond to fraud committed against charities here.
Board statement on Nelson Grey Power Incorporated
View Te Rātā Atawhai, Charities Registration Board's statement on registration of Nelson Grey Power Incorporated.
Board members appointed to Te Rātā Atawhai, the Charities Registration Board
The Minister for the Community and Voluntary Sector has made a number of appointments to Te Rāta Atawhai, the Charities Registration Board.
Charities’ obligations under the law
We have published a new page on our website that outlines the different legal duties that apply to charities in addition to the Charities Act 2005.
Charities Services can no longer accept cheques
As of 1 June 2021, Charities Services can no longer accept cheques as payment for annual return fees.
New Zealand Charity Reporting Awards 2021 winners announced
The winners and highly commended in the 2021 New Zealand Charity Reporting Awards have been announced.