Charities: Information Hub

Kia ora,

Charities are in many ways the backbone of New Zealand, delivering services, providing resources and support that strengthens our communities. We enjoy supporting the great work that charities do, whether that be assisting with setting up a new charity, updating existing charities, supporting with commercial or employment matters of charities and much more. In this information hub we have compiled our guides and articles to keep the charities sector well-resourced and up to date on the latest developments.

We welcome your questions and there is an FAQ with dozens of questions and answers below.

Ngā mihi nui

Steven Moe
Partner
Member of Charities Services Sector Group, XRB Advisory Panel, EHF Fellow
stevenmoe@parryfield.com
021761292

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Charities: What has changed in Budget 2026?

In this paper, Partner Steven Moe discusses the recent changes announced in Budget 2026 and their implications for charities in Aotearoa New Zealand.

With analysis and a short commentary on each change, the paper aims to support Boards to easily understand the implications, as well as consider how charities can be proactive regarding the future.

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On Tuesday 16 June, 12.00pm, Steven will be hosting a free webinar to break down and explain all the changes. To hear more and join the conversation, sign up below.

Charities and Tax

Charities and Tax Guide now available to download.

Examining the foundations of how and why we empower charities to have positive impact.

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Comments on IRD Consultation Paper

This paper covers:

  • Summary of conceptual key points – positive and negative
  • Which Charities are affected by the Consultation Paper?
  • Conceptual thoughts
  • Run down on specific issues
  • Summary of thoughts for each of the 15 questions

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Charities & Tax & Budget with Craig Fisher, Jenny Gill and Steven Moe

Recorded 30th March 2025

Recorded 10th March 2o25

Charities: Policies Package

Designed for Purpose-Driven Organisations

Getting started with policies can seem daunting, but they’re essential to protecting your people and your organisation’s purpose.

To support you, we’ve developed an affordable, one-off Policies Package designed specifically for for-purpose organisations.

Whether you’re building your policies from the ground up or reviewing existing ones, we’re here to make the process simple and practical.

Fundholding

Launch of our Fundholding Paper

Recorded March 2025

Our Free Guides Available to Download

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Our Informative Videos

We have a series of informative videos that discuss changes that are happening, how to re-register and other action that needs to be taken.
Our contents below lets you know what the videos are about.

Video Contents

Incorporated Societies vs Charitable Trusts

Recent Articles

Charities Added to Active Investor Plus (AIP) Visa Investment Options

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From 1 June 2026, migrant investors applying under New Zealand’s Active Investor Plus (AIP) Visa will have broader options to support philanthropic causes. The Government has updated the immigration instructions to allow: Growth Category…

Changes to Donation Tax Credits in Budget 2026: What does it mean for Charities?

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Donation tax credits allow for a percentage of charitable donations to be claimed back as a reduction in income tax or as a refund. For a person who donates to charity, this means that they can receive one third back if they claim it at the…

Charter Schools and Impact Investing

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Charter Schools offer an alternative way for education to be provided to the next generation. A key hurdle can be raising the funds needed to start such a school. Impact Investing could offer a solution to this. This approach involves individuals…

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