Incorporated Societies: Information Hub

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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 – view the FAQ below for answers to more than 125 questions we have received so far.

To stay informed on what is going on in the Impact sector, view the monthly updates from Partner, Steven Moe, and let us know if you would like to sign up to his email list.

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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.


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

Sophie Tremewan
Senior Solicitor

Ai Li Kueh
Senior Solicitor

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.

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.”


FAQ for Incorporated Societies

Our answers to 136 questions received (so far)

Access the FAQ 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

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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.
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《2022年法人社团法》重新注册要求 – 您需要了解的关键事项

新法新要求 新西兰现有约2万4千个法人社团（Incorporated Society），涵盖体育俱乐部、兴趣爱好者团体、社区支持组织等广泛领域。这些法人社团都必须依法完成重新注册。 规范法人社团及其管理人员权利与义务的法律法规已完成了期待已久的修订，并于2022年4月获得皇家批准，即《2022年法人社团法》（下称“新法”）。 因为所有的法人社团或多或少都需要进行合规审查以符合新法的规定，我们将关键注意事项列举如下供您参考。同时，也会在我们的信息中心持续更新相关内容。 每个法人社团都要有新的社团章程，以符合重新注册的资格。有些可能调整变更幅度较小；有些可能会大幅增补且需要较为复杂地调整。对于有些法人社团而言，这也是一次机会，重新考量是否继续以法人社团的形式继续运营，还是以其他形式更为适合，比如慈善信托的形式。 关于我们 Parry…
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‘Officer’ Breached Health and Safety Duties

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Who is liable if there is a breach of health and safety? A new case gives us some insights. A former Port of Auckland CEO was found guilty for breaching his duties as an officer under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 (the “Act”).…
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Incorporated societies – the April 2026 deadline to reregister is looming

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All incorporated societies in New Zealand need to reregister under the Incorporated Societies Act 2022 by April 2026 or they will cease to exist and have their assets distributed. What does this mean in practice? The consequences are significant…
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Steven’s Impact Sector Updates

October 2024 Impact Sector Update

Kia ora All, This update has free resource links and updates on events coming up including one this Friday for Incorporated Societies! Facilitated this discussion and the audio is up now as episode 409 of Seeds Podcast – this was on the…
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Late August 2024 Impact Sector Update

Kia ora, A few updates, free resources, lunch in Auckland, conferences – feel free to hit forward to share this info! (and if you get this and want to join the 900 or so that get the email let me know). Season 3 of Board Matters which…
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August 2024 Impact Sector Update

Kia ora All, This update is full of links to resources and upcoming things going on for your radar. First up, the very interesting conversation on the state of the economy with Shamubeel Eaqub is now up here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_Wgv5Ke9ZU…
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