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Cabinet has confirmed a plan to disestablish the Charities Commission and transfer its core functions to the Department of Internal Affairs (DIA).
Date added: 25 October 2011
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The Charities Commission has published their latest "snapshot" of New Zealand’s Charitable Sector.
Date added: 19 July 2011
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The Charities Commission has developed a new online “kit” for officers of charities. It brings together several new and updated resources, including several new resources.
Date added: 15 June 2011
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Between May and July this year, the Commission will be hosting regional forums for charities. The forums will be held in collaboration with the New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants (NZICA).
Date added: 20 April 2011
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Should your sport and recreation organisation register as a charity?
Date added: 9 February 2011
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The Charities Commission has released two new research studies. The UMR survey measures levels of public trust and confidence in charities, and the Empathy Insight report looks at why people trust ...
Date added: 3 December 2010
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The Minister for the Community and Voluntary Sector Tariana Turia has announced the appointment of Judith Stanway and Kenneth Williams to the Board of the Charities Commission.
Date added: 18 August 2010
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The number of organisations registered with the Charities Commission has now reached 25,000, with the registration of Tennis Mid Canterbury Sub Association Incorporated.
Date added: 5 March 2010
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The Charities Commission’s vision is a strong charitable sector for New Zealand, which enjoys a high level of public trust and confidence.
Date added: 9 November 2009
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If your charity is a deposit-taker you should be aware that new rules are coming in that could affect the way some charities are governed and managed.
Date added: 25 September 2009
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The Charities Commission is urging people thinking of volunteering to check the Charities Register for inspiration and information about charities they might wish to support.
Date added: 29 June 2009
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With the establishment of the Charities Register now largely completed, the Charities Commission has rearranged its structure to allow it to focus more resources on the monitoring and investigation of charities, and to provide governance and ...
Date added: 8 April 2009
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The Charities Commission has published a benchmark survey of the level of public trust and confidence in the New Zealand charitable sector. The Commission undertook the research as part of its mandate to promote research into matters relating to ...
Date added: 18 December 2008
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Community and Voluntary Sector Minister Ruth Dyson has announced a new appointment and three reappointments to the Board of the Charities Commission.
The new Board member is Patricia McKelvey. Ms ...
Date added: 14 August 2008
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If you have not yet applied to register your organisation with the Charities Commission, remember that there are now only a few days until tax laws change.
It’s important to get your ...
Date added: 25 June 2008
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The government has announced that state-funded tertiary education institutions, state and integrated schools, and non-resident charities will not have to register with the Charities Commission to retain their tax-exempt status. ...
Date added: 3 June 2008
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The Charities Commission is working hard to process all applications by 1 July so applicants can be sure about their tax commitments. However, with the number of new applications continuing to increase (currently around 360 per week), it is unlikely ...
Date added: 19 March 2008
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Charities Commission registration analysts are currently reviewing applications received from early November 2007.
If you don't hear from us straightaway after receiving confirmation that we have ...
Date added: 19 March 2008
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Te Kotahitanga o Te Arawa Waka Fisheries Group is the first group of charities to become a registered 'single entity' under the new Charities Act.
Rotorua-based Te Kotahitanga o Te Arawa Waka ...
Date added: 11 September 2007
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Incorrect or incomplete applications cause delays and re-work. To ensure your application gets through the process as quickly and easily as possible, we urge you to check your application carefully before sending it in or submitting it online to us. ...
Date added: 11 September 2007
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We are pleased to announce that the Minister for the Community andVoluntary Sector Hon Luamanuvao Winnie Laban has reappointed three of theCharities Commission's board members for a second term of ...
Date added: 11 September 2007
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Charities Commission,
Date added: 13 August 2007
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In brief: This issue announces the Charities Commission's inaugural Statement of Intent, form-filling workshop, answers your questions, and gives details of forthcoming Charities Commission ...
Date added: 21 July 2006
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In brief: This issue announces the new registration dates, announces fact sheets on the way, answers your questions, and gives details of forthcoming Charities Commission presentations.
Date added: 19 July 2006
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In brief: This issue announces a deferment of the Charities Register launch, announces gives guides in Samoan, Tongan and traditional Chinese, answers your questions, and gives details of forthcoming ...
Date added: 23 May 2006
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In brief: This issue announces new guidance material, welcomes Carol Cunningham as Education Advisor, outlines two group registration pilots, answers your questions, and gives details of forthcoming ...
Date added: 23 April 2006
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In brief: This issue gives advice on when to put in your application, answers your questions, looks at the bigger picture with comments from Tina Reid of NZFVWO, and gives details of forthcoming ...
Date added: 10 April 2006
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In brief: Your Questions answered, new edition of Guide to the Charities Act, Group reigstration consulation, upcoming events.
Date added: 28 February 2006
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In brief: Update on progress, new staff appointments, update on draft forms, guidance on registration process, revised guide due soon.
Date added: 28 January 2006
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In brief: As you know, the Register for applications will open in the middle of next year. There is a lot to consider before then. For instance, will you register as a single entity or as a group? Do ...
Date added: 23 December 2005
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In brief: Work continues on the forms, Group registration questions, Guidelines coming to help, Key staff appointed.
Date added: 11 December 2005
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In brief: Website Up & Running, Wider Consultation on Draft Registration & Related forms, General Timings for the Registration Process, Key Milestones.
Date added: 11 October 2005
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In brief: Trevor Garrett has been appointed Chief Executive of the newly established Charities Commission. Work on both establishing the Charities Register and associated forms is progressing ...
Date added: 16 September 2005
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On 1 July the Charities Commission opened its doors for the first time. Since then it has been full on for the newly appointed board.
Date added: 30 August 2005
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6 April 2005 Media Statement.
Charities Commission arrangements agreed.
Associate Commerce Minister Judith Tizard and Community and Voluntary Sector Minister Rick Barker today detailed plans for ...
Date added: 8 April 2005
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23 December 2004
The Social Services Committee has now finished its consideration of the Charities Bill and presented it back to Parliament, commonly referred to as "reporting to the House". A copy ...
Date added: 23 December 2004
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Open letter to charitable organisations from the Ministry of Economic Development relating to the Review of the Financial Reporting Act 1993:
Ministry of Economic Development Regulatory and ...
Date added: 26 November 2004
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Date added: 15 November 2004
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Press Release 21 October 2004 Commerce Minister Margaret Wilson today announced the government would commit $9.8 million to a proposed Charities Commission, and changes to the proposed bill made in ...
Date added: 11 November 2004
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People can now express their interest in serving on the inaugural board of the Charities Commission. They have until 24 May, 2004 to submit an expression. To find out more visit www.charities.govt.nz or phone 0508 CHARITIES (0508 242748). A media ...
Date added: 19 April 2004
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A new Bill creating a Charities Commission will increase transparency and accountability in the charities sector, says Commerce Minister Margaret Wilson.
The Charities Bill, introduced into ...
Date added: 25 March 2004
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Another milestone towards the creation of a Charities Commission is about to be reached, with the Charities Bill expected to be introduced into Parliament soon.The Government announced its decision ...
Date added: 9 March 2004
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Media release announcing the members of the new Charities Commission’s Establishment Group.
Date added: 29 September 2003