Free Webinar ANCAD Liift Aotearoa - The Incorporated Societes Act- Re-register or risk closure

The Incorporated Societies Act Changes: Re-register or risk closure – What your society needs to do now

Date: Tuesday 3 February

Webinar Time: 6.30pm to 7.45pm.

Cost: FREE

Option 1: On Zoom - use https://tinyurl.com/IncSocAct-re-register to register via humanitix.

NOTE: Register prior to 5.30pm COB on the day of the session to guarantee your zoom link.

or

Option 2: If 6 or more confirm via RSVP link below we will hold a local gathering at Kāpiti Impact Trust - a seperate email will follow to confirm

Online Presenter: Carol Scholes - through ANCAD Liift

The new Incorporated Societies Act has come into force, introducing significant changes for membership societies and associations. All existing incorporated societies must decide whether to re-register under the new Act by 5 April 2026. Organisations that do not complete the process risk losing their incorporated status.

This session explains what the changes mean in practice and what boards need to do now. It covers the re-registration process, the time involved, and the governance responsibilities associated with updating constitutions and consulting members.

Key takeaways

Participants will gain:

• A clear understanding of the key changes under the new Incorporated Societies Act

• An overview of the re-registration process and why preparation takes time

• Guidance on constitutional updates and effective member consultation

• Clarity on board responsibilities during the transition

Why attend?

This session will help you to:

• Understand what your society needs to do to remain compliant

• Plan the re-registration process in a realistic and timely way

• Support informed decision-making at board and committee level

Who this session is for

This session is designed for:

• Board and committee members of incorporated societies or associations

• Managers and administrators involved in governance and compliance

• Anyone responsible for overseeing re-registration or constitutional change