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Signing Tier 3 and Tier 4 Performance Reports

From financial years years ending 30 December 2019 all Tier 3 and 4 performance reports must be signed.

Statement on the Terrible New Zealand Charitable Trust by the independent Charities Registration Board

In its decision of 12 December 2019, the independent Charities Registration Board deregistered Terrible New Zealand Charitable Trust.

Entries open for the 2020 New Zealand Charity Reporting Awards

Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand announce that entries for the 2020 New Zealand Charity Reporting Awards have opened.

Update on Family First New Zealand from the Independent Charities Registration Board 2

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

Update on Destiny International Trust and Te Hahi o Nga Matamua Holdings Limited from the independent Charities Registration Board

The independent Charities Registration Board has decided to remove Destiny International Trust and Te Hahi o Nga Matamua Holdings Limited from the Charities Register on 20 December 2017

Enhancing not-for-profit reporting – A new guide from Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand

Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand have released their latest edition of Enhancing not-for-profit reporting.

New Constitution Builder Tool for Incorporated Societies

The Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment have designed a ‘do-it-yourself’ constitution builder for societies.

Update on Destiny International Trust and Te Hahi o Nga Matamua Holdings Limited from Te Rātā Atawhai, the independent Charities Registration Board

On 22 November 2017, Te Rātā Atawhai, the independent Charities Registration Board (the Board) decided to remove the Destiny International Group

Charity Fraud Awareness Week

Promotes openness and honesty about fraud and brings together everyone involved in the charitable sector to raise awareness around tackling fraud.

Statement on Football Otago Youth Development Academy Trust from the Independent Charities Registration Board

Statement on the Scoop Foundation for Public Interest Journalism from the Independent Charities Registration Board

PBE Combinations standard

On 4 July 2019 the External Reporting Board (XRB) issued the new financial reporting standard PBE IPSAS 40 PBE Combinations for application by Tier 1

Statement on Shooters Lottery Incorporated from the Independent Charities Registration Board

Statement on The Better Public Trust from the Independent Charities Registration Board

Online presentation on the modernisation of the Charities Act 2005 now available

New Zealand Charity Reporting Awards

The winners and highly commended have been announced

Make sure your donation will have an impact

We have some very helpful tips to help you safely make a donation

The modernisation of the Charities Act - discussion document released

Register now: community meetings for the modernisation of the Charities Act

The dates and locations of the consultation on the Charities Act review have been announced.

Public consultation on the Charities Act review

The Minister for the Community and Voluntary Sector has announced updated timing for public consultation for the Charities Act Review.