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Financial Markets Authority consultation

Should charities issuing debt securities be subject to standard Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013 (FMC Act) obligations?

Research into Charities

We have published a new page on our website about research into charities.

Te Rātā Atawhai, Charities Registration Board’s statement on Samoan Independent Seventh Day Adventist Church

The Charities Registration Board has deregistered the Samoan Independent Seventh Day Adventist Church.

Updated advocacy guidance published

We have updated our website guidance on advocacy to reflect the Charities Registration Board's new approach to assessing advocacy.

Entries open for the 2021 New Zealand Charity Reporting Awards

Has your charity done a great job on your financial reporting? Your efforts could be recognised in the 2021 New Zealand Charity Reporting Awards.

Charities Services 2019/2020 Annual Review

We recently released the Charities Services 2019/2020 Annual Review.

Update from Te Rātā Atawhai, the Charities Registration Board on the Family First Court of Appeal decision

The Attorney General has informed the Board it will seek leave to appeal the majority Court of Appeal decision.

Information for charities with a kaupapa Māori focus: Te Puna Atawhaitanga

We recently updated our website to include a section specifically for Māori charities, Te Puna Atawhaitanga.

Te Rātā Atawhai, the Charities Registration Board's update on Greenpeace High Court decision

On 10 August 2020, the High Court decided that Greenpeace of New Zealand Incorporated (the Society) qualifies for registration.

Te Rātā Atawhai, the Charities Registration Board's statement on Family First Court of Appeal decision

The appeal to the Court of Appeal by Family First (the Society) of the High Court’s decision has been upheld.

10 years of the Charities Register

Today marks 10 years since the first charity was registered in New Zealand!

Te Rātā Atawhai, the Charities Registration Board's Statement on Greenpeace High Court decision

The appeal to the High Court by Greenpeace of New Zealand Incorporated of the Charities Registration Board's decision has been upheld.

Update on Family First New Zealand from the Independent Charities Registration Board

In its decision dated 21 August 2017 the independent Charities Registration Board has decided to remove Family First New Zealand from the Charities...

Registered Charities Helping Earthquake Struck Areas

View our list of registered charities contributing to the recent earthquake relief efforts in Kaikoura and other regions.

Board Statement on Nelson Grey Power Association Incorporated from the Charities Registration Board, Te Rātā Atawhai

The Charities Registration Board, has decided to decline the application of Nelson Grey Power Association Incorporated to be a registered charity.

New Zealand Charity Reporting Awards 2020

The winners and highly commended in the 2020 New Zealand Charity Reporting Awards have been announced.

Better Public Media Trust appeal of Charities Registration Board decision dismissed.

The appeal to the High Court by Better Public Media Trust of Te Rātā Atawhai’s decision of 24 April 2019 has been dismissed.

Registered Charities' Volunteers and Volunteer Hours

In celebration of volunteer week (18-24 June), here is some data on registered charities' volunteers and volunteer hours

Annual return checklist for smaller charities

This one-page checklist intended to help Tier 4 charities know what information they need to be recording over the course of their financial year.

Australian bushfires – making an impact with your donation

In times of international crisis, as Australia is facing with its catastrophic bushfires, whānau, hapū, iwi and communities donate generously.