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Charities Services publishes a regular Update newsletter, which includes articles and news of interest to charities and people involved with the charitable sector.
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2013
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Update Newsletter: March 2013
A good hearing; Seminars up and running; New factsheet gives the gen on financial reporting; 'Holding out' sentencing a first; A legal view to check out;... Read more…
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Update Newsletter: February 2013
2013 – here we come! Hello, I’m writing this while looking out the window at one of the most fantastic summers we’ve seen in Wellington for... Read more…
2012
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Update newsletter: December 2012
Office hours over the holiday break, 2012 a busy year, and 2013 already in sight, Annual meeting presentations now online, Charities 2011-2012 Annual Report, Charities farewells... Read more…
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Update Newsletter: November 2012
Kia ora. I hope you continue to find these Update newsletters interesting and informative. We’ve certainly been through quite a lot of changes recently,... Read more…
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Update Newsletter: October 2012
Sometimes it’s hard to be a charities regulator. We’re certainly not asking for sympathy (far from it!), just saying that, as we have always done,... Read more…
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Update newsletter: Special
This special Update looks at the results of recent research measuring the public’s trust and confidence in charities. We are sending it to all registered charities,... Read more…
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Update Newsletter: September 2012
Kia ora tatou, talofa lava, warm Pacific greetings. I am very pleased to greet you, as the new general manager for Internal Affairs’ Charities team. I... Read more…
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Update Newsletter: August 2012
Brendon Ward has been appointed general manager of the Department of Internal Affairs’ Charities team. Previously, he was the general manager, Education, for the Charities Commission.... Read more…
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Update Newsletter: July 2012
Hello, and welcome to the Department of Internal Affairs – Charities.
This is the new identity for the team who will continue to register, provide education, and... Read more… -
Update Newsletter: Update from Trevor Garrett
This will be the last Update newsletter published under the Charities Commission's masthead.
From Monday 2 July, the Commission will cease to exist, and its... Read more… -
Update Newsletter: June 2012
From 1 July, the Commission’s registration, education, and monitoring and investigation teams will carry out their work as part of the Department of Internal Affairs. Read more…
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Update Newsletter: April 2012
Update on legislation disestablishing the Commission; Open data puts New Zealand charities on global giving site; Accounting standards framework approved; What to do if a certified... Read more…
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Update Newsletter: February / March 2012
Amendments to Charities Act mean changes for charities; Update on legislation disestablishing the Commission; Make sure your Annual Return counts!; Need help with your Annual Return?;... Read more…
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Special Update newsletter: Submissions on Crown Entities Reform Bill - February 2012
We have sent this special Update to you because we felt the following information is particularly relevant to the charitable sector, and should be drawn urgently... Read more…
2011
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Update newsletter: December 2011
Holiday office closure; Our year and yours…; Annual meeting presentations available online; Legislation update – where has everything got to?; 2010-2011 Annual Report published; Open data... Read more…
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Update newsletter: September / October 2011
Charities Commission to be disestablished, functions transferred; Can you set up a charity to benefit only one person, or a family / whanau?; Annual Meeting –... Read more…
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Update newsletter: July 2011
Two new ways to access data from the Charities Register; The great NZ remix and mashup competition; Is your charity's email address or phone number shown... Read more…
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Update newsletter: May 2011
Review of state agencies – news release; Comment from the chief executive – what is a "charity"?; How many applications has the Commission declined, and how... Read more…
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Update newsletter: February / March 2011
"Our thoughts are with everyone in Christchurch, and the charities who are helping them"; Important advice for charities wanting to assist with earthquake relief; Two more... Read more…
2010
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Update newsletter: November / December 2010
An eventful 2010 – and more planned for 2011; How trusting and confident in charities are the public? (and why?); Annual Report 2009-2010; Your views of... Read more…
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Update newsletter: October 2010
Annual meeting and forum for charities – Tuesday 30 November, in Auckland – we hope to see you there!; Mystery Annual Return fee deposited – was... Read more…
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Update newsletter: July 2010
Message from Trevor Garrett, chief executive; Thank you for coming to the Commission's forums!; You've been asking us….; Improvements to Application for registration – Form 1;... Read more…
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Update newsletter: June 2010
Message from Trevor Garrett, chief executive; Regional forums; Classified advertising; Your Charities Commission registration number; Charities Commission Statement of Intent; Financially sorted staff make for good... Read more…
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Update newsletter: May 2010
Message from Trevor Garrett, chief executive; Update survey results; Regional forums; Classified advertising; Registration form updated; Registration process; Translated information sheets; Unsung heroes; JR McKenzie Trust;... Read more…
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Update newsletter: April 2010
Message from Trevor Garrett, chief executive; High Court upholds Commission decision; 25,000th charity registered; Regional Forums; Classified Advertising; Annual Return filing; Trusts and question 25 of... Read more…
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Update newsletter: February / March 2010
Message from Trevor Garrett; Payroll giving; Publication of decisions to decline applications and deregister organisations; Forum series for charities – starts 26-27 April, in Christchurch; Annual... Read more…
2009
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Update newsletter: November / December 2009
The Commission wishes you a very peaceful, relaxing and safe holiday break - Trevor Garrett; Snapshot of the sector; Annual Meeting and forum – speakers' presentations;... Read more…
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Update newsletter: September / October 2009
Snapshot of the sector; Annual meeting and forum – speakers confirmed; New information sheets available – for those wanting to "dig a bit deeper"; Payroll giving... Read more…
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Update newsletter: August 2009
A birds-eye view of the charitable sector – from the Charities Register; You're invited – annual meeting and forum; Forums for charities; Questions about donations, fundraising... Read more…
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Update newsletter: May 2009
Milestones; Snapshot; Annual meeting – Monday 30 November; 2009-2012 Statement of Intent; Memo of Understanding with Police; FAQs:; Community Response Fund applications; Petrol vouchers for volunteers;... Read more…
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Update newsletter: March 2009
Update on Update; Registration update; Snapshot; Wondering when your Annual Return is due?; Annual returns tips; Annual Returns experiences – your feedback; New appointments – new... Read more…
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Update newsletter: February 2009
Registration update; Snapshot; Email notification of Registration; Charity websites and email now "live" on Register; Information from Annual Returns on the Charities Register; Improvements to Annual... Read more…
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Update newsletter: January 2009
Registration update; Snapshot; Quicklinks; Annual Returns - some helpful tips; Donated software and advice a hit; Building better community engagement; Events Read more…
2008
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Update newsletter: November / December 2008
Message from the Chair; Holiday season office hours; Registration update and processing times; Snapshot; Annual meeting and forum followup; Charities Act test case; Commission releases benchmark... Read more…
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Update newsletter: October 2008
Registration update; Snapshot; Speakers confirmed for annual forum; 15,000th charity registered; Tax status while in our processing queue; Backdating – a reminder; Imputation Credits discussion document;... Read more…
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Update newsletter: September 2008
Annual meeting; Registration update; Snapshot; Time in the quality review queue; The difference between your reference number and your registration number; Commission CEO meets South Canterbury's... Read more…
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Update newsletter: August 2008
1 July 2008 – thank you; Registration update; 10,000th charity registered; Snapshot; Can you still apply?; New charities; Annual returns; Withholding information; Withholding signatures from the... Read more…
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Update newsletter: June / July 2008
1 July 2008 – "business as usual"; Registration update; Snapshot - charities registered at 30 June 2008; If you've already applied… but aren't yet registered; Backdating... Read more…
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Update newsletter: April / May 2008
Registration update – 26 May 2008; Apply now to become a registered charity; Charities Commission Annual Meeting; Charities Commission website; Officer certification forms; Notifying us of... Read more…
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Update newsletter: April 2008
Registration update - 29 April 2008; Beyond registration – wider role of the Commission; Reminder – Annual Returns; Tell us when you'll tell us!; Your legal... Read more…
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Update newsletter: March 2008
Registration update; Backdating of organisations’ charitable entity status; Advocacy and the Charities Act; Notices that may lead to a decline; A reminder: Language Line available; Registration... Read more…
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Update newsletter: January / February 2008
Registration update; Delaying to make changes to your rules?; We'll keep your place in the queue for you; Requests to "fast-track" applications; Can you restrict information... Read more…
2007
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Update newsletter: October 2007
Registration update; New password required to log onto Charities Register; Printing forms from the web without help pages; Annual returns not required until registered; Deferral of... Read more…
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Update newsletter: September 2007
Registration update; First marae registered; On the road with NZICA; Commission annual meetings reminder; No need to send accounts with your application; Is group registration an... Read more…
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Update newsletter: July 2007
Less than a year until tax laws change!; 600th charity registered; Position on international charitable activities confirmed; Restricting public access to your information on the Charities... Read more…
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Update newsletter: June 2007
Less than a year until tax laws change!; 600th charity registered; Position on international charitable activities confirmed; Restricting public access to your information on the Charities... Read more…
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Update newsletter: May 2007
Avoid uncertainty and apply now; We want to hear your thoughts; New, printer-friendly forms; Charitable purpose and sport; International organisations; Common application issues; Your questions; Annual... Read more…
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Update newsletter: April 2007
Registration update; Exactly what do we mean by “advocacy”?; Iwi/Māori organisations and the Charities Act; Charitable purpose and sport; A new face in our management team;... Read more…
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Update newsletter: March 2007
100th charity registered under Charities Act; What type of organisations have registered so far?; Once and done!; Searching the Charities Register; Registration workshops Read more…
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Update newsletter: Launch edition - January / February 2007
Charities Register officially open; Message from the Minister; Message from the Chair; Apply online or by post; Registration information pack; Group registration information pack; Registration forms... Read more…