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Family First appeal of Charities Registration Board decision dismissed

The independent Charities Registration Board notes the recent decision of the High Court on the removal of Family First as a charity.

New appointment to Charities Registration Board

Community and Voluntary Sector Minister Peeni Henare has announced a new appointment.

National Volunteer Week

This week we celebrate National Volunteer Week which runs until Saturday 23 June 2018.

Review of the Charities Act 2005

The Minister for the Community and Voluntary Sector has announced a review of the Charities Act 2005.

Update on Sea Shepherd New Zealand from the Independent Charities Registration Board

In a decision dated 28 May 2018 the independent Charities Registration Board (the “Board”) determined that Sea Shepherd New Zealand Trust (the “Trust”

Reminder that rules documents must be followed

In March 2015, following an investigation by Charities Services, the Glenn Family Foundation Charitable Trust removed itself from the New Zealand...

Update on Save Animals From Exploitation from the Independent Charities Registration Board

In a decision dated 19 April 2018 the independent Charities Registration Board directed that Save Animals From Exploitation

Update on Greenpeace of New Zealand Incorporated from the Independent Charities Registration Board

In its decision dated 21 March 2018 the independent Charities Registration Board has decided to decline Greenpeace’s application to be a registered ch

Charitable purpose and political activity

Important change from 1 July 2014: Filing your Annual Return

From 1 July 2014 an Annual Return will no longer be complete until payment is received. The easiest way to ensure a smooth process is to file online and pay online. This applies to all charities with a total gross income over $10,000.

XRB Stakeholder Survey

New Tier 3 and Tier 4 Guides

Inland Revenue has released an issues paper on the taxation of charities and not-for-profits, and it is now open for public submissions.

Charities Services Annual Meeting 2021

Our contact centre is experiencing a high volume of calls

Charities Register undergoing maintenance

We are currently experiencing technical issues on the charities dashboard

Our one-on-one clinics are pausing

Our office is closing for the holiday break

Charities dashboard and Register temporarily unavailable

Changes for Charities webinar update