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Take atawhai - Charitable purpose
This page outlines information on charitable purpose and guidance on stating your purpose in your rules.
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To be registered as a charity in Aotearoa, your take atawhai (charitable purpose) must fall under one or more categories:
Te whakamāmā pōharatanga - The relief of poverty
Te kōkiri mātauranga -The advancement of education
Te kōkiri hāhi- The advancement of religion
Ngā take whai hua mō te hapori- Other purposes beneficial to the community.
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Entries open for the 2020 New Zealand Charity Reporting Awards
Published 27 November 2019
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Has your charity done a particularly good job with your financial reporting? If so, you could be recognised in the 2020 New Zealand Charity Reporting Awards.
The awards were established by Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ) in 2017 to recognise the efforts of registered charities who meet the financial reporting standards.
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Statement on the Terrible New Zealand Charitable Trust by the independent Charities Registration Board
Published 18 December 2019
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In its decision of 16 December 2019, the independent Charities Registration Board Te Rātā Atawhai (the Board) has decided to deregister The Terrible New Zealand Charitable Trust (the Trust) and disqualify two of its officers for a period of three years due to serious wrongdoing.
The role of the Board is to maintain the integrity of the Charities Register by ensuring that entities on the Charities Register continue to qualify for registration.
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What to be or not to be - Incorporated Societies and Charitable Trusts
Published 20 December 2019
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If you’re thinking about starting a charity you will need to turn your mind to what kind of structure your organisation will have. It pays to think about this carefully as it will affect a number of aspects of your charity. Is this an easy or straightforward decision? The short answer is no!
The Community Toolkit, developed by Community Law, provides a range of legal information and resources for community groups. There is also a Charities Servi… -
Australian bushfires – making an impact with your donation
In times of international crisis, as Australia is facing with its catastrophic bushfires, whānau, hapū, iwi and communities of New Zealand donate generously. Often our first question is who can we donate to so we can be confident that our money goes to the people most in need.
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The Australian Government has established a Bushfire Recovery Agency that has listed registered charities that have established bushfire appeals, and the Australian Charities and Not-for-profit Commission has released g… -
Options when ending a charity
Published 20 February 2020
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We previously published a blog which explained what registered charities should consider when they are coming to the end of their life. After receiving a number of comments and questions, we thought it would be worth explaining some practical tips for charities when winding up. This includes some options for charities when they want to wind up, but they still have funds left over.
Practical tipsWinding up can be a stressful time for charitable g… -
Governance information for new officers
The information and resources on this page can help you with running and governing your charity.
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Support for new officers videoPublished 6 July 2021
As an officer your biggest responsibility is to act in the best interest of your charity, making sure it remains focused on its purpose and the benefit it provides to the public.
This video and resource sheet is a starting point to help you understand your role as an officer and how you can contribute to governing your charity well.… -
Information on COVID-19 for registered charities
First published 18 March 2020
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Updated 26 March 2020 4.30pm
There are many sources of information about the novel coronavirus, COVID-19. All charities should read the guidelines and follow updates from the Government’s COVID website. These include health advice for the public, guidance for different sectors and providers, and resources. There is a specific page on the government's site for community groups, faith based groups, clubs and societies that offers further support.
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How we are working
Updated 2 December 2021
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Charities Services is open for business while Aotearoa is within the COVID-19 protection framework (traffic light system). We are available to assist via email (info@charities.govt.nz) and phone (0508 242 748). If you need an extension of time for anything, please get in touch.
Guidance on working remotelyWe know a lot of charities will continue to work remotely. CommunityNet Aotearoa have published some great resources on working from home.
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Other useful resources for charities
Reviewed 18 August 2021
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Information and support from government
All charities should read the guidelines and follow updates from the Unite Against COVID website.
Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Māori have produced an excellent language resource that gives te reo terms linked to COVID-19.
The Ministry for Ethnic Communities has prepared videos about COVID-19 in a variety of languages for ethnic communities.
The Government also announced support for people affected by the downturn in business due to COVI…