Incorporated Societies: Information Hub

Kia ora,

We’ve created this Information Hub because all 24,000 Incorporated Societies in New Zealand must re-register under the Incorporated Societies Act 2022 by 5 April 2026. If you do not re-register by that date, your society will cease to exist.

Below you will find articles, guides, videos, FAQs, and links to upcoming free webinars so you can be empowered to take the right next steps.

We also offer a Constitution Template – a legally compliant and cost-effective option to update your constitution so that it complies with the new Act.

Our experienced team are legal experts on incorporated societies in New Zealand and have helped hundreds of societies update their constitutions and prepare for re-registration.

Contact us today to discuss your circumstances. We can recommend the best approach to ensure your society meets the re-registration deadline.

Ngā mihi nui

In this video, recorded in early April 2025, we hear about the latest position for Incorporated Societies looking to reregister, the process involved, and the top 10 changes to be aware of. We also talk about whether all such entities should be this entity type, or if they should consider whether a charitable trust is a better option.

Constitution Template for Incorporated Societies

A cost-effective constitution update for smaller societies

To support Incorporated Societies re-registering under the Incorporated Societies Act 2022, we have introduced a legally compliant and cost-effective Constitution Template option.

Before a society can re-register, it must first update its constitution so that it complies with the new Act. Not every society needs a fully bespoke constitution. If you want a practical, compliant document at a lower price point, our Constitution Template option is designed for you.

Learn more

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

stevenmoe@parryfield.com

Rebecca Carruthers
Associate

Ai Li Kueh
Senior Solicitor

Sophie Greenhalgh
Senior Solicitor

Annemarie Mora
Solicitor

Updated Guide for Incorporated Societies Now Available

Our free guide for Incorporated Societies has been refreshed, covering key things to know when re-registering under the new Incorporated Societies Act 2022.

Released in November 2025, the updated guide comes at a crucial time – societies have only a few months left to re-register before the April 2026 deadline. Societies that don’t re-register will cease to exist, and any remaining assets will be distributed.

We’re here to support you. Our team has already helped hundreds of societies update their rules to meet the new requirements.

To request your free copy of the guide, email societies@parryfield.com. We’re also happy to answer any questions you may have.

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

Free Zoom Sessions – The Incorporated Societies Act 2022

Join our free Zoom sessions where we cover everything incorporated societies need to know about the new Act. Register for one of the upcoming sessions below.

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

“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.”

“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

“This has been super!”

“Thank you for a really informative session.”

Q&As for Incorporated Societies

Access the Q&A for Incorporated Societies

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

法人社团法新法新要求 (Incorporated Society Changes)

Parry Field Senior Solicitor, Ada Zhang, shares in Mandarin the changes Incorporated Societies need to know about and the reregistration process.

Our Free Incorporated Societies Guide and Key Issues to be Considering

Free Guide for Navigating Re-Registration

We have a guide for 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.

Your Constitution and the new Incorporated Societies Act 2022

Key issues to be considering now

Additional free resources that you may find helpful include:

Contact us to join our Impact email list which is almost up to 1,000 members
Charities Legal Handbook
Social Enterprises Handbook
MBIE’s page on the new Act
MBIE and XRB guidance on the new financial reporting requirements
XRB guidance on the new Act
MBIE’s page on the key changes

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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.