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Charities Commission to be disestablished, functions transferred (details)
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
Law Commission Review of Incorporated Societies (details)
In late June, the Law Commissioner released an issues paper on its review of the Incorporated Societies.
Date added: 8 July 2011
Recent tax changes for Tertiary Education Institutions, Schools, and Non-Resident Charities (details)
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
Charities required to register for tax exemptions (details)
Charities Commission,
Date added: 13 August 2007