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Member-Only Resources
Access a growing library of practical, New Zealand-focused resources created to support association leaders and their teams — from governance and compliance tools to operational guidance and sector insights.
Explore our collection of member-only resources, specifically designed for New Zealand association professionals. From health and safety guidelines to association policy documents and essential tools, our resources provide everything you need to effectively manage and grow your membership organisation within New Zealand.
Access these invaluable materials to ensure your organisation stays compliant, informed, and successful.
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Contact UsConference and Event Documents
Conference Risk Register.
Editable register covering venue, suppliers, H&S, alcohol service, and contingency planning.
Conference RFP.
Template for requesting and comparing venue and supplier proposals.
Events Conference Budget Template.
Detailed template to forecast, track, and reconcile all conference income and expenses.
Events Code of Conduct.
Clear guidelines outlining expected behaviour, responsibilities, and consequences for all event participants.
Conference Keynote Speaker Agreement.
A template agreement to help associations confirm arrangements and expectations with keynote speakers at conferences.
Cultural Safety and Competency
1000 Frequent Words in Māori.
A compiled list of the most commonly used Māori words to support everyday communication and language learning.
Actions for Tauiwi-led Individuals.
Practical guidance for non-Māori on how to be effective allies, honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and support equity-focused change.
Actions for Tauiwi-led Organisations.
Strategies and best practices for non-Māori-led organisations to embed Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles, foster cultural safety, and advance equitable outcomes.
Equity and Diversity Policy Template(s).
Ready-to-use policy frameworks to help your organisation promote inclusion, prevent discrimination, and support equitable opportunities for all members and staff.
Research Interview with Māori Service Providers.
Insights and findings from interviews with Māori service providers, highlighting challenges, successes, and recommendations for culturally responsive service delivery.
Governance
Board Charter Template.
Roles, responsibilities, and meeting protocols.
Conflicts of Interest Register & Recording.
Simple register and policy for declaring/managing conflicts.
Board Conflict of Interest Policy and Implementation Steps.
How to identify, declare, and manage conflicts at board level.
Delegations Policy.
Decision-making authorities for management and board.
Board Evaluation.
Tool for assessing board performance, governance, and effectiveness.
Indemnity for Board Members.
Outlines legal protections and liability coverage for board members.
Board Roles and Responsibilities Policy.
Defines the duties, decision-making authority, and accountability of board members.
Incorporated Societies Act Information
Re-registration Roadmap.
Key dates, steps, and decisions for the 2022 Act.
Constitution Template (2022 Act).
Modern template aligned to new requirements.
Incorporated Societies Regulations 2023.
Procedural flow and templates for fair, timely resolution.
Officer Consent Form.
Template form for prospective officers to formally confirm their consent to act, meeting statutory requirements.
Steps to Start an Incorporated Society.
Clear, step-by-step guide outlining the process for forming a new incorporated society under New Zealand law.
Documentation and Templates
Anti-competitiveness within Associations.
Overview of risks, and best practices to prevent anti-competitive behaviour in New Zealand associations.
AI Technology & IP Compliance Policy.
Policy framework for safe, lawful, and ethical use of AI tools and IP in associations.
AI Governance & Implementation.
Policy framework for safe, lawful, and ethical use of AI tools and IP in associations.
Artificial Intelligence - Large Language Models and Chatbot Usage Policy for Associations.
Policy framework for safe, lawful, and ethical use of AI tools and IP in associations.
Conflict of Interest Policy — Organisational Template.
Template policy outlining how associations should identify, disclose, and manage organisational conflicts of interest.
Association Volunteer Guidelines.
Clear guidance for recruiting, managing, and supporting volunteers.
CEO/ED Evaluation Template.
Structured template for assessing the performance of a Chief Executive or Executive Director.
Committee Member Responsibilities Template.
Duties, expectations, and conduct standards for committee members.
Health and Safety Template for Associations.
Comprehensive framework to develop and maintain effective H&S policies and procedures.
Ethical Sponsorship and Partnership.
Guidelines for sponsorship and partnership arrangements with external organisations.
Risk Management Policy & Compliance Roadmap.
Guidance to ensure risks are identified, assessed, managed and monitored.
Risk Register.
Template for capturing risks, ratings, controls and owners.
Working Groups — How To.
Guidance on establishing and managing working groups, including purpose, structure, roles, and reporting processes.
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