Law changes hub for incorporated societies
The new Incorporated Societies Act came fully into force on 5 October 2023
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.
Latest updates
- 12 December — A video that takes you through how to apply to reregister your society using our online service
- 15 November — A prerecorded webinar designed to explain the requirements for reregistration under the Incorporated Societies Act 2022
- 2 October — New guide added highlighting the 2022 Act requirements for constitutions
For more information:
is-register.companiesoffice.govt.nz...
Poll: Should all neighbours have to contribute to improvements?
An Auckland court has ruled a woman doesn’t have to contribute towards the cost of fixing a driveway she shares with 10 neighbours.
When thinking about fences, driveways or tree felling, for example, do you think all neighbours should have to pay if the improvements directly benefit them?
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82.1% Yes
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15.2% No
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2.7% Other - I'll share below
What's your favourite recipe for courgettes?
Kia ora neighbours. If you've got a family recipe for courgettes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our January 2025 issue.
Live Q&A: Garden maintenance with Crewcut
This Wednesday, we are having another Neighbourly Q&A session. This time with John Bracewell from Crewcut.
John Bracewell, former Black Caps coach turned Franchisee Development Manager and currently the face of Crewcut’s #Movember campaign, knows a thing or two about keeping the grass looking sharp—whether it’s on a cricket pitch or in your backyard!
As a seasoned Crewcut franchisee, John is excited to answer your lawn and gardening questions. After years of perfecting the greens on the field, he's ready to share tips on how to knock your garden out of the park. Let's just say he’s as passionate about lush lawns as he is about a good game of cricket!
John is happy to answer questions about lawn mowing, tree/hedge trimming, tidying your garden, ride on mowing, you name it! He'll be online on Wednesday, 27th of November to answer them all.
Share your question below now ⬇️