For the public

The Charities Register
The Charities Register is a public database of charities registered under the Charities Act 2005. The Register helps the public, funders and other users to make better informed decisions about charities they may wish to support financially, volunteer for, or whose services they may wish to use.

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We publish registration decisions made by the Charities Registration Board to increase public trust and confidence of the charitable sector. We also publish court judgments under the Charities Act 2005.

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Research and statistics
Published 06 July 2026 Charities Services promotes research about charities, as required by the Charities Act 2005. Explore reports and statistics about New Zealand's charitable sector.

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Published 15 March 2022

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Make a complaint
Updated 27 September 2024

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