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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.
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.
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