Special reports
Any special reports produced by the Charities Commission or other government agencies likely to be of interest to the sector will be made available here as they are published.
Inland Revenue discussion document - Streaming and refundability of imputation credits
The discussion document seeks views on whether the law should allow limited streaming of imputation credits to those who can use them and refunds of credits for charities and other tax-exempt entities.
The closing date for submissions has been extended to 24 October 2008.
Charities Commission submission - in support of charities being able to obtain the financial benefit that can be derived from imputation credits.
Revenue Minister's Media release 14 August 2008
Sector research reports
The following two reports are the culmination of a five-year collaboration involving the Office for the Community and Voluntary Sector (OCVS), the Committee for the Study for the New Zealand Non-profit Sector, Johns Hopkins University, Statistics New Zealand and Massey University.
Office of the Community and Voluntary Sector research report- The New Zealand Non-profit Sector in Comparative Perspective
Released 12 August 2008
Provides a picture of the New Zealand non-profit sector and shows how it compares with 40 other countries.
Office of the Community and Voluntary Sector research report – The history of the Non-Profit Sector in New Zealand
Released 12 August 2008
This report considers the forces and players that have shaped the non-profit sector in New Zealand over time.
Statistics New Zealand - Non-profit Institutions Satellite Account: 2004
Released 2007
The Non-profit Institutions Satellite Account: 2004 published by Statistics New Zealand, provides the first comprehensive economic view of non-profit institutions in New Zealand. The satellite account provides information on the number, size and structure of non-profit institutions, as well as their contribution to key economic indicators such as gross domestic product (GDP).