Registration, Legal & Compliance

Resources from Parry Field Lawyers:

• Charities Legal Handbook
  
• Guide to the Incorporated Societies Act 2022 - email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for a free copy
• Guide to the navigating the re-registration process for incorporated societies - email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for a free copy

Other resources:

• Charities Services - Information about registering and running charitable organisations in New Zealand.
• New Zealand Companies Office — Incorporated Societies - Information about registering as or operating an incorporated society in New Zealand.
• New Zealand Companies Office — Charitable Trusts - Information about registering as or operating a Charitable Trust in New Zealand.
  
• IRD - Not for Profits & Charities - Information on tax and charitable tax status for not-for-profits
  
  

Governance 

• Governance Masterclass (Parry Field)
• Community Governance Resources to upskill boards
• Community Net Aotearoa resources on governance, policies, leadership, communication, administration, and other topics.
• NZ Navigator Trust survey tool is useful for identifying strengths and weaknesses in your organisations. NZ Navigator Trust also has a long list of resources in their Digital Stuff We Love section. 
• Institute of Directors New Zealand has a collection of tools for boards across the spectrum, including resources specifically for non-profit organisations. It has countless articles, paid courses, and even a podcast.
  
  

Communications, Marketing and Raising your Profile

• Community Comms Collective has many great resources and tools to help you with your communications activities, many specifically developed for New Zealand community organisations.
  
  

Recruitment

• Whatunga Tūao Volunteer Central matches volunteers with community organisations.
• Do Good Jobs is an online platform to help community organisations fill vacancies.
• HelpTank NZ - Online platform to help organisations find skilled volunteers for specific tasks.

Organisations & Networks

• Community Networks Aotearoa - Nationwide advocacy and support for non-profits.
• Hui E Community Aotearoa - Nationwide advocacy for the community sector.
• Inspiring Communities - Support for community-led development.
• Community Law Centre - Free and low cost legal advice for individuals

Funding

• DIA - Community Matters - Department of Internal Affairs support for the community sector