Incorporated Societies: Information Hub

Kia ora,

We’ve created this Information Hub because all 24,000 Incorporated Societies are going to need help with registration. You will find articles, guides, videos, FAQs and links to upcoming free seminars so you can be empowered to take the right next steps.

We welcome your questions and there is an FAQ with more than 125 questions and answers below.

Want to see be informed on what is going on in the Impact sector? Click here to see Steven’s monthly updates and let us know if you would like to sign up to his email list.

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
021 761 292

Testimonal:

We have recently been privileged to work with Steven Moe at Parry Field Lawyers as we work through the changes required by the new Incorporated Societies Act.  This provided CCS Disability Action with an opportunity to assess whether our governance arrangements and legal structure are still set up in the best way possible to meet our needs, and whether there are improvements that can be made.

 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. – Lucy Green | National Manager Marketing Communication & Fundraising of CCS Disability Action

Our Free Incorporated Societies Guide and Key Issues to be Considering

Free Guide for Navigating Re-Registration

We have a guide Incorporated Societies called Navigating Reregistration – email societies@parryfield.com for your free copy

Click here for a video introduction on the changes for Incorporated Societies

Residents Associations and Re-Registration (or not) Under the New 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 here.

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Free Informative Zoom Sessions and out Q&As

FREE zoom sessions coming up

Click on the dates below to register!

Friday 6th September

Friday 11th October

Friday 7th February 2025

We have held more than 20 of these sessions and here is some of the feedback we received:

“This has been super!”

“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.”

“Thank you for a really informative session.”

“Again thank you for your pro-bono work in offering these seminars they emulate what the larger profession should be doing to ensure access to justice in the form of competent information.” – FaAfuhia Fia

FAQ: Our answers to 133 questions received (so far)

Have a question that we didn’t cover? We welcome more! Keep the questions coming to societies@parryfield.com

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.

Video Contents

Recent Articles

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Most people have heard of incorporated societies, but what about unincorporated societies? In reality, there are thousands of unincorporated societies in New Zealand. They might be sporting groups, hobby groups, community groups, or a group…

Is IRD Approval Needed to Alter Your Charity Rules?

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Charities form a fundamental part of our society, supporting and providing for those in need and the community. However, many charities have rules which really need a refresh as they have been in place for a long time. One common question…

Recent Changes to the Charities Act: Part I

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The new Charities Amendment Act 2023 (the Act) amends the Charities Act 2005. Some of its changes are already in force, having been introduced in July and October this year, while other changes come into force from 5 July 2024. In this two part…

Steven’s Impact Sector Updates

May 2024 Impact Sector Update

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 –…

April 2024 Impact Sector Update

Kia ora, this has a roundup of recent events and upcoming ones as well as resources that may help you! More than 125 joined the conversation with Shamubeel Eaqub on impact investing - the video is now available to watch here or you can listen…

February 2024 Impact Sector Update

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…

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