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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”
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
Social enterprise and charity
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
New Blog Post - 14 February 2018
Ending a charity - what to do with what's left
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...
The independent Charities Registration Board has decided to remove Destiny International Trust and Te Hahi o Nga Matamua Holdings Limited from the Cha
2017 Charities Services Annual Meeting
More than 200 people gathered in Wellington on 2 November 2017 to attend Charities Services’ Annual Meeting.
Lessons on compliance through case reports
New blog post - 16 October 2017
What charities need to know about spam
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...
Upcoming Election – things to think about as a charity
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
Is being registered with Charities Services still right for your organisation?
Update on Family First New Zealand
In April 2013 the Independent Charities Registration Board made a decision to remove Family First New Zealand from the...
2016 Public Trust and Confidence Survey
Since 2008, biennial surveys have been conducted to measure the levels of public trust and confidence in the charitable sector.
Exchange and Non-Exchange Revenue (Part 3) – Disclosures
Exchange and Non-Exchange Revenue (Part 2) – When to recognise it
Charities Services is now on Facebook!
We can now we keep you up to date with information of interest to registered charities and the not-for-profit sector through our Facebook page.