Government Department

Charities Services

Charities Registration

What this regulator covers

Charity registration and deregistration, annual returns for registered charities, charity investigations, donee status.

When to contact this regulator

  • Charity registration
  • Charity annual return
  • Donee status application

Escalation

If you are unsatisfied with a decision from this regulator, escalation paths typically run through the Ombudsman (process complaints) or the relevant Court/Tribunal (substantive decisions). Check the regulator's official website for specific review and appeal procedures.

Official website

charities.govt.nz

Contact details

Phone number
Email address
Postal address

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