Incorporated Societies: Information Hub

Kia ora,

We’ve created this Information Hub to help Incorporated Societies.

Under the Incorporated Societies Act 2022, all New Zealand Incorporated Societies had to re-register by 5 April 2026. If you have missed the deadline and are uncertain about your society’s options, we encourage you to get in touch with us. We can help you understand the reinstatement process and take steps to get your society back on track as quickly as possible.

Our experienced team are legal experts on incorporated societies in New Zealand and have helped hundreds of societies update their constitutions, re-register and to deal with a variety of other challenges including disputes.

Contact us today to discuss your circumstances. We can recommend the best approach for your entity.

Ngā mihi nui


Steven Moe
Partner
Member of Charities Services Sector Group, XRB Advisory Panel, EHF Fellow, Author of Charities in New Zealand

stevenmoe@parryfield.com
021761292

Rebecca Carruthers
Associate

Ai Li Kueh
Senior Solicitor

Sophie Greenhalgh
Senior Solicitor

Annemarie Mora
Solicitor

Incorporated Societies: How to Register

This free resource covers key things to know when registering under the new Incorporated Societies Act 2022.

We have assisted hundreds of incorporated societies to ensure their constitutions are compliant and to successfully register. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions.

Constitution Template for Incorporated Societies

A cost-effective constitution update for smaller societies

Before an entity can register as an Incorporated Society, it must first have a constitution that complies with the new Act. If you want a practical, compliant document at a lower price point, our Constitution Template option is designed for you.

Unsure if your entity is an Incorporated Society? 

To check if your entity is an Incorporated Society you can search for and view your registration status on the Companies Office website here.

Key Issues to be Considering

Residents Associations and Re-Registration (or not) Under the Incorporated Societies Act 2022

The Incorporated Societies Act 2022 (“Act”) has created new requirements that all incorporated societies must meet in order to reregister under the Act. The most relevant requirements that may prevent your Residents Association from reregistering under the Act are discussed in our article.

Steven Moe sends out monthly emails which inform what is happening in the Impact Sector space and events that are coming up. If you would like to join the mailing list, you can subscribe by filling out the form.

Subscribe to Steven's Impact Sector Mailing List

* indicates required

Upcoming Events


Incorporated Societies vs Charitable Trusts

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.

“We were all most impressed with your presentation, plain language and your passion for incorporated societies. It was most helpful in a time of change which will not be easy or straightforward for many of us in order to comply for re-registration.”

Video Contents

Recent Articles

Charitable Trust, Company, or Incorporated Society? Why Choosing the Right Legal Structure is Key

,
Starting a charity or for-purpose organisation is an exciting step, but choosing the right legal structure is key if you want to create impact in Aotearoa. The option you select will shape how your organisation operates. Each structure comes…

Temporary Exemptions for Residents Associations under the Incorporated Societies Act 2022

, ,
New regulations have provided an interim fix for residents associations left in limbo by new requirements under the Incorporated Societies Act 2022. But as a temporary exemption, residents associations will still need to consider their future…

Disputes Under the Incorporated Societies Act 2022

,
With the introduction of the Incorporated Societies Act 2022, every incorporated society must have a fair, transparent, and accessible process for dealing with disputes and complaints. This change is intended to help disputes to be resolved…

Steven’s Impact Sector Updates

Contact us- Feel free to reach out to discuss with one of our experts in this area or let us know your enquiry below

Our Team