Hot topics/Ngā kaupapa o te wā
Updated advocacy guidance published
We have updated our website guidance on advocacy to reflect the Charities Registration Board's new approach to assessing advocacy.
New blog post - The new Trusts Act – What does it mean for registered charities?
This blog explains the changes to the Trusts Act that affect charitable trusts. It covers what you need to know about the Act and what you need to do
Charities Services Annual Meeting recording
Recording of speeches and the Q&A session from this year's annual meeting is now available.
Entries open for the 2021 New Zealand Charity Reporting Awards
Has your charity done a great job on your financial reporting? Your efforts could be recognised in the 2021 New Zealand Charity Reporting Awards.
Innovation and best practice in charity reporting - Feedback on the 2020 Charity Reporting Awards
This guest blog was written by Dr Cherrie Yang, a judge for the 2020 New Zealand Charity Reporting Awards. She reflects on good charity reporting.
Tier 4 Reporting webinar recording
Charities Services presented a webinar on 3 November 2020 for Tier 4 charities. A recording of that webinar and a list of resources are now available.
Charities Services 2019/2020 Annual Review
We recently released the Charities Services 2019/2020 Annual Review.
The Attorney General has informed the Board it will seek leave to appeal the majority Court of Appeal decision.
Information for charities with a kaupapa Māori focus: Te Puna Atawhaitanga
We recently updated our website to include a section specifically for Māori charities, Te Puna Atawhaitanga.
Te Rata Atawhai, the Charities Registration Board's update on Greenpeace High Court decision
On 10 August 2020, the High Court decided that Greenpeace of New Zealand Incorporated (the Society) qualifies for registration.
The appeal to the Court of Appeal by Family First (the Society) of the High Court’s decision has been upheld.
The appeal to the High Court by Greenpeace of New Zealand Incorporated of the Charities Registration Board's decision has been upheld.
Learn more about volunteers, the hours they work, and which regions and organisations have the highest number of volunteer.
This blog explains how COVID-19 might impact on audit reports on the Register and gives advice on how to understand information in an audit report
Information on COVID-19 for registered charities.
Answers for registered charities on the COVID-19 novel coronavirus. We will keep this resource updated.
The Charities Registration Board, has decided to decline the application of Nelson Grey Power Association Incorporated to be a registered charity.
New Zealand Charity Reporting Awards 2020
The winners and highly commended in the 2020 New Zealand Charity Reporting Awards have been announced.
Better Public Media Trust appeal of Charities Registration Board decision dismissed.
The appeal to the High Court by Better Public Media Trust of Te Rātā Atawhai’s decision of 24 April 2019 has been dismissed.
This blog has practical tips for charities when winding up. including options for charities when they want to wind up, but they still have funds left.
Annual return checklist for smaller charities
This one-page checklist intended to help Tier 4 charities know what information they need to be recording over the course of their financial year.