Useful links
Government agencies
- Inland Revenue
- Department of Internal Affairs
- Ministry of Economic Development (Companies Office)
- Office of the Community and Voluntary Sector - an office of the Ministry of Social Development, responsible for building links between the government and the community and voluntary sector.
- Family and Community Services - an office of the Ministry of Social Development, responsible for leading and co-ordinating actions to support families and communities.
- Government Portal
Resources
- A copy of the Charities Act 2005 can be viewed at www.legislation.govt.nz
- Keeping it Legal - a guide for community groups to meet their legal obligations.
- Managing Well - a list of resources for community and voluntary organisations, provided by Family and Community Services, Ministry of Social Development.
- Law Access - a catalogue of law-related information and resources.
- Community Net Aotearoa - an information hub for community organisations.
Overseas organisations
- The Charity Commission for England and Wales - for those who are interested in learning about the United Kingdom experience and the education resources available there.
- The Directory for Social Change - an internationally recognised independent source of information and support to voluntary and community sectors worldwide.
- Australian Tax Office - for information about the resources and assistance provided by the Australian Tax Office to charities and other Not-For-Profit organisations.
- Canadian Revenue Agency - for information about the resources and assistance provided by the Canadian Revenue Agency to charities.
- Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator - for information about the resources provided by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator.
- International Centre for Not-for-profit Law - for information on the services and resources provided by the International Centre for Not-For-Profit Law.
Other
- New Zealand Trustees Association - a membership organisation that supports and promotes trusteeship.