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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.
Te Rata Atawhai, the Charities Registration Board's update on Greenpeace High Court decision
On 10 August 2020, the High Court decided that Greenpeace of New Zealand Incorporated (the Society) qualifies for registration.
The appeal to the Court of Appeal by Family First (the Society) of the High Court’s decision has been upheld.
The appeal to the High Court by Greenpeace of New Zealand Incorporated of the Charities Registration Board's decision has been upheld.
Learn more about volunteers, the hours they work, and which regions and organisations have the highest number of volunteer.
This blog explains how COVID-19 might impact on audit reports on the Register and gives advice on how to understand information in an audit report
Information on COVID-19 for registered charities.
Answers for registered charities on the COVID-19 novel coronavirus. We will keep this resource updated.
The Charities Registration Board, has decided to decline the application of Nelson Grey Power Association Incorporated to be a registered charity.
New Zealand Charity Reporting Awards 2020
The winners and highly commended in the 2020 New Zealand Charity Reporting Awards have been announced.
Better Public Media Trust appeal of Charities Registration Board decision dismissed.
The appeal to the High Court by Better Public Media Trust of Te Rātā Atawhai’s decision of 24 April 2019 has been dismissed.
This blog has practical tips for charities when winding up. including options for charities when they want to wind up, but they still have funds left.
Annual return checklist for smaller charities
This one-page checklist intended to help Tier 4 charities know what information they need to be recording over the course of their financial year.
Australian bushfires – making an impact with your donation
In times of international crisis, as Australia is facing with its catastrophic bushfires, whānau, hapū, iwi and communities donate generously.
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.
This blog discusses the different legal structures your charity could take.
Statement on the Terrible New Zealand Charitable Trust by the 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.
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.
On 22 November 2017, Te Rātā Atawhai, the independent Charities Registration Board (the Board) decided to remove the Destiny International Group