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Charities, Clubs & Member Governance
Member organisations, constitutions, officers, registration and reporting.
Sources last reviewed 28 July 2026
Main law guides
157
Acts, regulations and codes worth reading first
Topics
60
Plain-English clusters
Published case explainers
96
Selected cases with a business lesson
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Get legal helpMain laws
Charities Act 2005
2005 No 39
Incorporated Societies Act 2022
2022 No 12
Charitable Trusts Act 1957
1957 No 18
Major Events Management Act 2007
2007 No 35
Arms Act 1983
1983 No 44
Building Research Levy Act 1969
1969 No 23
Flags, Emblems, and Names Protection Act 1981
1981 No 47
Anzac Day Act 1966
1966 No 44
Cases
Faitala and Vea v The Pacific Island Business Development Trust
Employers must ensure that redundancy processes are genuine, transparent, and in compliance with employment agreements and good faith obligations. Employees have...
National Collective of Independent Women's Refuges Nga Whare Whakaruruhau O Aotearoa v Love & Crestani
For ordinary employers, the lasting lesson is about responsibility. Even where another organisation funds you, audits you, sets standards, requires reporting, or...
Bread of Life Christian Church in Auckland v Chen
Bread of Life Christian Church in Auckland v Chen confirms that employment law applies to religious and charitable organisations when they employ staff. The courts...
McGearty v Air New Zealand Ltd
Employers cannot rely solely on collective agreements or industry standards to justify actions that disadvantage employees due to age. They must actively consider...
Soapi and Others v Pick Hawkes Bay Inc
Employers must be careful when making deductions from employees’ wages, especially for accommodation and other costs. Deductions must be lawful, agreed to in...
Tighe-Umbers v Jetconnect Limited
Employers must not rush to dismiss staff who cannot comply with health orders. Instead, they should carefully consider all reasonable alternatives, including leave...
Auckland Trotting Club Inc v Payne
Employers cannot rely on verbal agreements to change written employment contracts. Changes to pay structures, particularly involving commissions or bonuses, must be...
E Tū Inc v Singh
Employers and unions must ensure that disciplinary processes are conducted fairly, with clear reasons for dismissal and a genuine opportunity for employees to...
Keighran v Kensington Tavern Ltd
Employers must consult with staff before making significant changes to their roles or hours, especially when those changes are prompted by workplace disputes or...
Nelmac Ltd v Reunited Employees Assoc Inc
The Employment Court confirmed that both employers and unions must uphold the duty of good faith during collective bargaining. If negotiations become antagonistic...
New Zealand Air Line Pilots’ Assoc IUOW Inc v Tasman Cargo Airlines Pty Ltd
If you announce a pay rise to all eligible staff, you must honour it for union members, even if collective bargaining starts soon after. Withholding a promised...
New Zealand Fire Service Commission v Insurance Brokers Association of New Zealand Incorporated & Vero New Zealand Limited
Do not assume a levy or similar statutory charge will always track the way your insurance programme is packaged. In this case, the Supreme Court focused closely on...