CNA Submissions

We are submitting to this Bill on behalf of non-profits everywhere who have been over many years, deeply embedded in their communities, and who have stood up and supported their communities in challenging times. 

We have a saying that our organisations are “the first and last responders” in case of emergencies. We are submitting to this Bill on behalf of non-profits everywhere who have been over many years, deeply embedded in their communities, and who have stood up and supported their communities during multiple events. 

The bill amends the Charities Act 2005 - a key piece of legislation for the charitable sector that will impact over 28,000 registered Charities across Aotearoa. While the amendment bill includes some promising changes such as simpler compliance requirements and more affordable access to justice, the bill has some concerning creases we’d like to see ironed out. 

Calls were made for submissions on the suggested Regulations of the incoming Incorporated Socities Act 2022. CNA met and consulted  with other organisations as well as poring over the possible impacts and made the attached submission.

CNA greatly welcomed the opportunity to participate and to submit on The Productivity Commission’s consultation. Our understanding of the issues and the impact on the social services sector comes from our collective experience representing 60+ highly diverse local, regional, and national networks from all over the Motu.