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 and Tax

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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Charities, Donation Caps and the missing analysis

In this paper, Dr Juliet Chevalier-Watts, Te Piringa – Faculty of Law, University of Waikato and Steven Moe, Partner, Parry Field Lawyers, discuss the missing analysis for charities and donation caps. 

Note: This paper is a pre-publication version of an article forthcoming in the June 2026 edition of the New Zealand Law Journal (NZLJ).

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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.

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Fundholding

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Launch of our Fundholding Paper

Recorded March 2025

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Our Informative Videos

Webinar: What has Changed in Budget 2026?

Budget Changes 2026: Cap on Donation Tax Credits

Recorded June 2026

Budget Changes 2026: Increase of Tax Free Threshold for Small Charities

Recorded June 2026

Budget Changes 2026: In Year Tax Credit Refunds

Recorded June 2026

Budget Changes 2026: Membership Subscriptions and Levies

Recorded June 2026

Budget Changes 2026: Transferring Tax Credits to Charities

Recorded June 2026

Budget Changes 2026: Active Investor Plus AIP Visa Changes

Recorded June 2026

Charities and Tax

Recorded Feb 2025

Charting the Future

Recorded June 2020

Charities: What has Changed?

Recorded May 2024

Does your charity need a healthcheck?

Organisational Healthcheck Overview

Designed for Purpose-Driven Organisations

Our free overview will help advise you on the right questions to ask and what the correct steps are to ensure your charity is as healthy as it can be.

Q&As for Charities

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Incorporated Societies vs Charitable Trusts

Key Issues to be Considering Right Now

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Recent Articles

Board Skills Matrix

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Resettlement of Charitable Trusts: What is it and why does it matter?

We often get asked by charitable trusts to help vary their trusts and we are always happy to assist.  In fact in the past year we have helped dozens through the process and assisted in preparing the documents needed. A question often comes…
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Who is a “Reasonable” Director when it comes to Duties?

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We often get asked what it means to be a “reasonable” director under section 137 of the Companies Act 1993 (the “Act”). That section imposes a duty of care on all directors, requiring them to exercise “the care, diligence, and skill…
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