Faith Based Groups: Information Hub

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We’ve created this Information Hub because faith based groups have unique considerations, so we want to empower you with information.

Provided for free here are articles, guides, videos, FAQs, links to upcoming seminars and more.

Check out our other resources too, like the free Charities Legal Handbook and monthly Impact Calls.

We welcome your questions

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What’s new

March 2025

Charites Act Changes session for Churches and Charities with Steven Moe

Steven Moe recently spoke on the Radio about the implications for Churches and Faith Groups of consultation on tax and the video of that discussion is here:

Our Free Guides Available to Download

FAQ: Our answers to 21 questions received (so far)

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Incorporated Societies vs Charitable Trusts

Key Issues to be Considering Right Now

Additional free resources that you may find helpful include:

Resources from the Christian Savings Conference 2024

Steven Moe, Kris Morrison and Judith Bullin recently presented at the Christian Savings Conference 2024, focussing on the ‘Abuse and Care Report’. Below are resources prepared which include practical advice and next steps for governing boards.

A Recipe for Churches- Hybrid Structures or Impact

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Lesson in Governance from the Royal Commission

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Recent Articles

Can Pastors be Employees? The Answer is Changing

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Historically, Ministers of Religion, including pastors, were not recognised as employees. Instead, Ministers were seen as having been ‘called’ by God to their role, thereby sitting outside the employer-employee relationship. This meant that…
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Paying Committee Members of an Incorporated Society: Key Considerations Under the New Act

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Under New Zealand's Incorporated Societies Act 2022 (“the Act”), incorporated societies now have more flexibility regarding governance and decision-making. One area that often sparks questions is whether a society can pay its Committee members…
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Changing the Name of an Incorporated Society – What You Need to Know

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As you may know, all incorporated societies in New Zealand must re-register under the new Incorporated Societies Act 2022 (the “new Act”). For more information about this, we have written an article about it here. The new Act mandates…
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