Can a not-for-profit company make payments to its shareholder?
As more not-for-profit organisations review their structures, we are increasingly seeing...
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Louisa Joblin
Charitable purposes and charity registration: understanding the difference
One of the most common misconceptions we encounter is the assumption that if an...
October 2026 is approaching: has your charity completed its governance review?
For many charities, October 2026 may seem a long way off. However, it marks the deadline...
What you need to know about the new Information Privacy Principle 3A
Information Privacy Principle 3A (IPP3A) came into force on 1 May 2026.
Incorporated Societies Act 2022 – Frequently Asked Questions – Updated after the 5 April 2026 deadline
The idea of establishing an incorporated society can be daunting - we have prepared a...
Fairness in Incorporated Societies: New options for ‘prejudiced’ members
The Incorporated Societies Act 2022 (the “New Act”) provides the first significant...
Outsourced, but not off the hook: who’s accountable in a third-party privacy breach?
As supply chains and the use of cloud services grow, New Zealanders are increasingly...
What you need to know about the Biometric Processing Privacy Code 2025
The Biometric Processing Privacy Code 2025 (Biometric Code) was issued by the Privacy...
Charitable Companies
A company can be a charity – if it’s dedicated to exclusively charitable purposes
Incorporated Society Re-registration - Member Support Issues
The re-registration deadline is nearing – what happens if your incorporated society can’t...