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New resource for charities: Charity Handbook
This resource has been designed to help you keep track of the information that you need to run your charity.
New blog post - Health and Safety
This blog explains how the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 may apply to your charity.
Video for new officers of registered charities
We have a short video to help new officers of registered charities to understand their role and how to govern their charity well.
Charities’ obligations under the law
We have published a new page on our website that outlines the different legal duties that apply to charities in addition to the Charities Act 2005.
Webinar recording: Societies, trusts, companies – which structure is right for your charity?
In this webinar recording Charities Services provides information on the different types of structures a charity can have.
Charities Services can no longer accept cheques
As of 1 June 2021, Charities Services can no longer accept cheques as payment for annual return fees.
New Zealand Charity Reporting Awards 2021 winners announced
The winners and highly commended in the 2021 New Zealand Charity Reporting Awards have been announced.
How does Charities Services handle complaints?
Our latest blog post looks at how Charities Services handles complaints and what happens when complaints lead to investigations.
We have published a new page on our website about research into charities.
Reviewing the Tier 3 and Tier 4 Standards Blog
The External Reporting Board (XRB) has written a blog on Reviewing the Tier 3 and Tier 4 Standards. Find out how you can give your feedback.
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.
New blog post - The new Trusts Act – What does it mean for registered charities?
This blog explains the changes to the Trusts Act that affect charitable trusts. It covers what you need to know about the Act and what you need to do
Charities Services Annual Meeting recording
Recording of speeches and the Q&A session from this year's annual meeting is now available.
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.
Innovation and best practice in charity reporting - Feedback on the 2020 Charity Reporting Awards
This guest blog was written by Dr Cherrie Yang, a judge for the 2020 New Zealand Charity Reporting Awards. She reflects on good charity reporting.
Tier 4 Reporting webinar recording
Charities Services presented a webinar on 3 November 2020 for Tier 4 charities. A recording of that webinar and a list of resources are now available.
Charities Services 2019/2020 Annual Review
We recently released the Charities Services 2019/2020 Annual Review.
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.