Resources for charitable trusts

A collection of resources, articles and guides for charitable trusts in New Zealand. This section will be updated periodically.

Overview of the Trusts Act

New Zealand has a new Trusts Act which is the most significant trust reform in 60 years.

10 tips for charitable trusts

Know your purpose. Set clear agendas. Ensure you have the right chair for the job. See tips all boards should consider.

On culture and governance

Series of four short video interviews with directors on culture and governance.

Getting on board with diversity

Take an active, conscious and thoughtful approach to how you support diversity in your boardroom and organisation.

Resources for NFPs

A collection of links to resources hosted on other websites

A boost for community governance

The National Action Plan for Community Governance launched in August will help boards across 114,000 New Zealand non-governmental organisations, charities and community groups.

Featured resources

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Webcast: Community Trusts – Governing in these times

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Good governance for charitable entities

Panel event with Caren Rangi, Craig Fisher, and Simon Wi Rutene
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NFP Reader

Perspectives for directors on NFP boards