To remain on the register, your society will need to reregister under the Incorporated Societies Act 2022 (the new Act). You can submit your application for reregistration to us from 5 October 2023.
Here in our law changes hub, we have guides highlighting the key changes and what you’ll need to do to get ready for reregistering.
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Getting ready for reregistering
Find out what you need to prepare before applying to reregister.
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Reregistration videos and tools
Watch our videos and use our tools to help you with reregistering.
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Key changes
The new legislation will affect the way societies operate, including those that are also registered charities.
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Dispute resolution procedures
To be registered under the new Act, your society must have dispute resolution procedures, and they must be documented in your constitution.
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Your society will need a constitution
To reregister or to register for the first time, your society will need to provide a constitution that’s compliant with the 2022 Act. The 2022 Act specifies what you must include in your constitution.
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Committees and officers
There are new minimum requirements for committees, and specific duties and eligibility criteria for officers. Everyone on your committee will be an officer under the new Act, and others may be too. Officers must consent to their appointment in writing.
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What's changing for members
For your society to register under the new Act, it must have a minimum of 10 members. They can be individuals or body corporates (such as other societies). Each new member must consent to being a member.
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Reporting requirements
Once your society is registered under the 2022 Act, new reporting requirements apply. Learn about your requirements for financial reporting, completing annual returns and notifying us when details change.
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Records you must keep
There are specific details you must record in a register of members. Your committee will also need to make sure it’s keeping all other records required under the new Act.
Learn more about the records your society must keep
How you can stay up to date
We will update the information here on our website throughout the reregistration period. You can also choose to receive updates from us directly to your inbox.
Sign up to receive updates from usIf you have any questions or comments about these law changes, you can email us at engage@societies.govt.nz.
