Kia ora All,

This update is full of links to resources and upcoming things going on for your radar.

First up, the very interesting conversation on the state of the economy with Shamubeel Eaqub is now up here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_Wgv5Ke9ZU or as episode 399 of Seeds here and feel free to forward this email on to others it may interest – slides attached too which are fascinating…

We talked historical economic cycles, 📊population decline and its implications, austerity + people not buying basics like fruit 🍊veges 🥗🌽and cancelling their house insurance, how we measure ‘success’ in a Western conception vs other more holistic approaches such as in Te Ao Māori, degrowth, 🏡superannuation contribution rates, community housing, among many others. We ended by talking about love. Have a listen!

For those in Christchurch the next in person networking impact lunch is live to register here on 27 August with Barry Coates from Mindful Money sharing – and Aucklanders, will have an impact lunch planned for later this year so connect on LinkedIn to see posts about it!

Seeds just got to episode 400! A special one as it is this interview by two children aged 9 of the Climate Change Commission Chair Dr Rod Carr. Know any schools that might like to hear it for their children?

Often you won’t know “what happens next” when helping a stranger but got the rare chance to find out – sharing as this story may encourage you like it did for me.

I’m sure you’d do the same – let’s all keep looking out for opportunities to help each other!

• The Volunteering Changemakers Hui ‘Engage, Unite, Ignite’ is for all volunteer managers and leaders of volunteers to come together, share in learning and be inspired. Tūao Aotearoa Volunteering New Zealand invites you to join us in Christchurch on 30 September 2024. The one-day hui will focus on volunteer management and practice, valuing volunteering, and approaches to volunteer engagement. With plenty of networking opportunities, collaboration and great speakers and content, you will be inspired with new ideas and practices. Speakers include the Hon Louise Upston, Minister for the Community and Voluntary Sector, and international speaker Tony Goodrow, President of Better Impact. There is an optional Masterclass on the prior afternoon, 19 September, with two topic choices. Read more on the conference website.

• Was in Wellington a few weeks ago and at a lunch shared with about 25 charities about the option of Impact Investing and how that might work to gain access to funding – see attached the paper on this. I may run this again in Auckland and Christchurch as seemed to generate lots of interest.
• I’ll be sharing on Governance for Churches and Christian groups at this in all three larger cities in August/September – see attached email and below, be great to see you there! “Christian Savings is passionate about seeing churches and charities thrive and governance is one area that is often under-resourced. This year we’re rolling out our Governance Conference, tackling issues such as leadership succession, fruitful stewardship and how those in governance should best measure success.”

• Chairs play a crucial role in shaping community impact. Join Community Governance Aotearoa for a full day programme with keynote speakers, thought leadership and workshops exploring the challenges we face as Chairs of community organisations. Opening networking event will be held the evening prior, 12 August. https://communitygovernance.org.nz/talks-events/empowering-chairs-transforming-communities-live-event/

• I was asked to share this and happy to do so – “Did you know that in 2024, people are still being accused of being witches, then tortured and killed? In the highlands of Papua New Guinea, one woman is fighting against the increasing number of witch-killings, also known as “sanguma” or sorcery accusation related violence (SARV). Her film and story, MARIMARI, is coming to the big screen across New Zealand as part of the Whānau Mārama New Zealand International Film Festival this August and has an impact campaign running alongside it, including opportunities for those interested to run private fundraising screenings. Find out more about the film and impact campaign here: linktr.ee/marimarifilm”
• I was in Wellington recently for the release of a report Ākina has released analysis on social investment here: https://www.akina.org.nz/news/social-investment-white-paper
• Here is a video of me chatting to CEO Nicola Nation about it.

• Banqer are doing some good work – check this out: “Managing your finances can be intimidating and cause stress. Most Kiwi adults have never received formal financial education. Banqer just launched their “Money Month Challenge” an opportunity for adults to get free access for two weeks to their simulative platform so you can build your money skills and win prizes! It is completely free – register here”

My job is as a lawyer at a law firm called Parry Field Lawyers of almost 100 where we support many with legal issues – we might even be able to help you or your organisation! So really appreciated being recognised in the ‘Changemaker’ category of this recent list from NZ Lawyer.

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Ngā mihi
Steven

Kia ora All,

Updates on upcoming events and resources – am really looking forward to a session this Thursday at noon (yes, tomorrow!) on “Changes to the Charities Act” – already 260 have signed up and you are welcome to join as well – sign ups here https://events.humanitix.com/the-charities-act-what-has-changed

As always you are welcome to forward this email on to others and if you received this that way and would like to join the 940+ who receive it just drop me a line.

Have been at the IOD Leadership Conference the last two days – on LinkedIn have posted summaries of sessions, as know maybe people would like to go but cannot – like this one on Co-Chairing that may interest as we heard from Rāwiri Bhana, Pam Elgar ONZM MInstD, Victoria Spackman ONZM and Jill Steffert. https://www.linkedin.com/posts/steven-moe-0b3b008a_for-purpose-positives-activity-7195611950033063936-maSV?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop

Am also going to start profiling charities we work with and the amazing work they do – we all need some more HOPE at the moment and in the first two we hear from are:

 

CCS Disability Action – it is such an honour to help them and you can read the story here: https://www.parryfield.com/ccs-disability-action/ – I really appreciated this endorsement of our work as well as we try to really help and understand all we are working with “In addition to working to assess our current legal structure and provide us with a range of options to consider, Steven worked to understand our vision and values. This allowed us to form and authentic partnership with Steven, focused on our potential to serve disabled people and families now and into the future. As well as feeling like Steven was committed to using his knowledge to make a positive difference for our organisation, we appreciated his ability to bring legal concepts to life through clear and effective communication. Thank you, Steven and Parry Field Lawyers, for your support.”

Weta Conservation Charitable Trust – a brand new charity!  https://www.parryfield.com/weta-conservation-charitable-trust/

 

Just released legal opinion on impact investing and how Trustees make decisions – or how they should!  Check it out here and the https://www.parryfield.com/impact-investing-information-hub/

Episode 391 of Seeds Podcast is on tapping into the hidden wisdom of those around you.

Here are some recent free resources that may be of interest:

• We have written a charities legal handbook which you can download at no cost.
• We also have lots of other resources such as the Charities Healthchecks – info on our Charities Hub (the covers are below).
• Here is the link to seeds podcast, which has over 390+ conversations that I have had with inspiring people.  Spoke about using time wisely and choosing projects, talked with an entrepreneur about using business to build community in Reefton, spoke to someone born in 1938…
• And this is Board Matters a show about leadership and governance with the Institute of Directors which am hosting.

Will host a follow up “Charities: Ask me your questions” on 3^rd July – also free – you can already sign up here https://events.humanitix.com/the-charities-act-answering-your-questions

 

Those of you in Christchurch may be interested in a lunch with Rahul the new CEO of Philanthropy NZ – signups are here https://events.humanitix.com/lunch-with-rahul-watson-govindan-ceo-of-philanthropy-nz

 

Many thanks

Steven

Kia ora all,

There are some upcoming free events I want to share with you and invite you to join which are all described below as well as links to new free resources and videos.

First is on 20 March at 11am with an “online lunch” together at noon – this is a special follow up to the Seeds Impact Conference as I will be joined by Shamubeel Eaqub to consider Impact Investing – its rise and what that means for business, charities and purpose driven organisations.  This will also see the release of a legal opinion outlining how I think Trustees have a positive duty to consider the impact of where they invest.

Already 119 people have signed up but being online you can join them and you will also get a copy of the legal opinion. Click here to sign up.  We will have the shared “online community lunch” with breakout rooms from 12 to continue talking about the themes.

We also just held an event for startups answering their legal questions which you can click on the image below to watch.

That is also at our Startups Information Hub where there are many articles and guides and videos as well.

The New Zealand Law Society asked us to run a session on Incorporated Societies soon to educate lawyers and others as we are the leading team supporting these entities in NZ.  Anyone is welcome to join this – we will be in Wellington to record it but it is all online:  https://www.lawyerseducation.co.nz/shop/LiveWebinars2024/24NISW.html

Along that line, our Information Hub for incorporated societies has dozens of articles, videos and 125 FAQs on that topic and we are helping many many groups with their reregistrations.  It has been really great to welcome so many new clients with many of them Tier 1 charities (as well as smaller ones) doing great work in our communities!  Our ideal client.

This week hosted a session on “chairing meetings well” out in Rolleston for about 50 people for the Selwyn District Council

Recorded it and the video is here now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZobviOL8Q3I&t=1s

Click on the image below for a PDF of the top tips shared – including some from Mayor Sam Broughton himself!  These resources will be added to our Governance for Charities information page.

We continue to get lots of great feedback on the Charities Healthchecks that was cowritten with about 100 of you last year – there are 6 parts to it and can send if you would like them.

All the videos of the Seeds Impact Conference are up and many are also audio episodes joining the 383 interviews on Seeds Podcast – check them out as you might not have caught them all!

Am really looking forward to a session for Community Governance Aotearoa, which we help with the setup, on the topic of changes for Charities – it is free and will be joined by Andrew from Charities Services and Michelle from Volunteering NZ.

And for you book lovers, have just released “The Apple Tree” – a picture book with deeper meaning underlying it – someone recently bought 50 copies to give away to people attending a course they provide and the University of Canterbury UCE bought 100 to give away as presents to speakers.  Also, this interactive site has the music that was composed for the book as well and memories of special people who are like apple trees too so check it out https://theseeds.nz/tree/

For those in Christchurch, watch out for the next Impact Lunch – almost 30 of us gathered on Wednesday to network and collaborate.

Recent LinkedIn posts that may interest:

• On careers and being happy in them – this one got 225+ likes so seemed to resonate!
• Reflecting on startup ecosystem at a visit to Creative HQ birthday bash
• Attending UCE summer showcase
• Hosting Christchurch startup drinks last week 
• Legal terms decoded article 

Drop me a line with your news and upcoming things and I might share it out for others to know about – and we are always happy to have conversations about legal issues you may be facing – with 80 people in our firm we cover many legal topics ranging from property, disputes to contracts and charities.

There are 917 of you who get this email – feel free to forward it on to others and if you got it that way, just let me know if you want to be added.  Or if you no longer wish to receive updates just let me know that too!

Ngā mihi

Steven

Kia ora!  Hope you are all enjoying Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori (Māori Language Week 2023) and even trying out some new kupu!

The feedback on the Charities Healthchecks has been amazing – I pasted an example below, thanks again to the 100 or so of you who inputted on them!

This update email is about “Seed Habits”, a very short little book reflecting on the 9 key principles I’ve learned from the 364 conversations on seeds podcast.

Would you like a copy?  I am giving it away to anyone who signs up for the Seeds Impact Conference which currently has 268 people signed up – it is all online on 5^th October, with 27 sessions and about 80 panellists and the cost is just $20 or apply for a scholarship (means you get in free) – join us?

• Faumuina Felolini Maria Tafuna’i shares about her session on Pacific Wayfinding today and what she is looking forward to here:  https://seedsconference.nz/speakers
• The IOD just published this article which I wrote with Silvia Purdie.  Thanks for collaborating on it Silvia!
• Five reasons charities should think about environmental sustainability- https://www.chapterzero.nz/news/imho-five-reasons-charities-should-think-about-environmental-sustainability/

Feedback on healthchecks:

“The board sends their gratitude to you for the incredible mahi you have put into the Guide.  At last night’s board meeting they remarked on the braided river metaphor, investment behind it and outcome when we discussed it in last night’s Board Meeting and asked me to pass on their thanks.  Thank you.”

I’ve enjoyed being at the Philanthropy NZ conference in Wellington the last few days – recording sessions for seeds to share later, thanks for the opportunity to do that Sue, Lynne, Gin and the team there.

Incorporated Societies note…

Our team is working every day with many many small, medium and very large #Incorporated #Societies to update their rules before the reregistration starts on 5th October.

🌿That period will run for 2.5 years until April 2026.  If you don’t reregister you’ll be removed…all 24,000 incorporated societies need to take action.  Currently 6,660 are also registered charities.

🌳We have free monthly webinars that have reached about 800 so far attending – info and sign ups is at our information hub which has more than a dozen articles, videos, and how to get our free guide with the 10 things to know.  All that is here: https://www.parryfield.com/home/blogs/resources-for-the-incorporated-societies-act-2022/

🌊 We are helping in two main ways:

1. Helping #rewrite #rules (we have developed a set of rules which will meet all new requirements) and helping reregister;
2. Considering if the entities #should reregister or if instead its best to consider #transitioning to another entity type – such as a charitable trust.

Let me know if you’d like to talk!  Or forward on to others.

Ngā mihi

Steven