Charities in New Zealand
The Charities Register
All registered charities in New Zealand appear on the Charities Register. The Register summarises each charity’s purposes, activities, sector and includes their annual return - a yearly report which details their income, expenditure and activities.Find out more
Legal decisions
Information and commonly asked questions about legal decisions under the Charities Act 2005Find out more
Charities Sector Group
Charities Services’ vision is that our work contributes to a well-governed, transparent and thriving charitable sector with strong public support. We are focussed on being a responsive regulator that understands the sector and how our work impacts on charities. To be able to effectively respond to issues in the sector, Charities Services engages with a range of sector representatives and stakeholders, including the Charities Sector Group.Find out more
Research into charities
Published 11 March 2026 Charities Services promotes research about charities, as required by the Charities Act 2005.Find out more