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Not-for-Profits & Charities
Charities, incorporated societies, clubs, associations and social enterprises.
Sources last reviewed 13 June 2026
Main law guides
41
Acts, regulations and codes worth reading first
Topics
16
Plain-English clusters
Published case explainers
4
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3
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Charities Act 2005
2005 No 39
PriorityIn force4 practical checks · checked 13 June 2026
Not-for-Profits & CharitiesRegulatory Compliance
Main lawNew Zealand
Incorporated Societies Act 2022
2022 No 12
PriorityIn force4 practical checks · checked 13 June 2026
Not-for-Profits & CharitiesRegulatory Compliance