The new Incorporated Societies Act was passed into law on the 6 April 2022. The new Act intends to make incorporated societies’ governance functions more robust by aligning director duties more closely with those in the Companies Act. Examples of this include introducing officers’ duties and requirements for dispute resolution processes.   

There’s a transition period during which incorporated societies will continue to be subject to the 1908 Act until they decide whether they wish to re-register under the 2022 Act or consider alternative options. 

Re-registration will involve filing a constitution that is compliant with the new Act. 

If your club would like further information on the changes and how they could impact you:

• CLICK HERE to be directed to the Sport New Zealand information.
• CLICK HERE to be directed to the New Zealand Companies Office information.

To meet the re-registration deadline, Clubs will need to update their constitution ready for ratification at AGM or SGM later in 2024 or 2025 ahead of reregistration by April 2026.

FACE TO FACE WORKSHOPS

A Tauranga based law firm, Cooney Lees Morgan, has kindly offered to run a couple of face to face workshops for any incorporated society (rugby club) to send a representative along to, to learn about the impending changes.  These sessions will be held at Conney Lees Morgan’s Tauranga office, Level 3, 247 Cameron Troad Tauranga and are scheduled for:

Tuesday 7 May 5.00pm – 6.30pm OR

Wednesday 8 May 1.00pm -2.00pm. 

To register your interest to attend these, simply contact Kay George Marketing Manager Cooney Lees Morgan KGeorge@cooneyleesmorgan.co.nz BY 24 April 2024.

ONLINE WEBINAR

To supplement these face to face workshops, the Bay of Plenty Rugby Union will be hosting an ONLINE WEBINAR for anyone who cannot make the 2 face to face  workshops.

The details of our ONLINE WEBINAR are as follows:

Monday 10^th June 2024 – 6.00pm – 7.00pm

Guest Speaker Benji Crossley a senior lawyer from Sharpe Tudhope Lawyers will lead the

To register your interest in attending the online webinar, please complete the registration form link below:

Incorporated Societies Act Changes Online Webinar REGISTRATION

For more information on this topic, please contact:

Pat Rae, Community Rugby Manager, Bay of Plenty Rugby Union

pat@boprugby.co.nz | 029 487 8429          

Article added: Tuesday 16 April 2024