Websites
Climate Change
- Chapter Zero - https://www.chapterzero.nz/ Climate Change for Boards and Governors
Community Led Development
- Inspiring Communities
An organisation that catalyses locally-led change. Because this achieves sustainable, effective outcomes – www.inspiringcommunities.org.nz
Disability
- Office for Disability Issues: Key Messages – www.odi.govt.nz
Environment
- How to run a conservation project.
Get information on guidelines, funding and best practice – www.doc.govt.nz - In Safe Hands Toolkit: Conservation Skills Centre
The In Safe Hands Toolkit is a safety management system for community groups involved in environmental activities – conservationskills.org.au
Events
- Get SET GO planning sheets
This guide is a great resource for anyone organising community recreation, arts programmes and events – ccc.govt.nz
Financial Reporting
Information on reporting standards
- Registered charities need to prepare financial statements in line with the new standards which came into effect on 1 April 2015 – charities.govt.nz
- Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand Not-for-Profit Financial Reporting Requirements Guide for NFP financial reporting in NZ – www.charteredaccountantsanz.com
- Fraud Protection - The Charities Services also has several useful resources to help charities address the risks associated with fraud. Check out our resource: https://charities.govt.nz/assets/Uploads/Resources/Top-10-Tips-Fraud-Protection-v3.pdf
Health and Safety
- Health and safety should be part of everyday business
View this Resource for Directors to understand health and safety culture and risks, be informed and ensure the company meets its obligations – www.iod.org.nz
Heritage
- Sustainable Management of Historic Heritage
A guidance series aims to assist local authorities, owners of heritage places, iwi and hapu, and other stakeholders in the protection and conservation of historic heritage – www.heritage.org.nz
Sport and Recreation
- Children and Young People in Sport and Recreation: Good Practice Principles
- Children and Young People in Sport and Recreation: Examples Of Good Practice Principles
- Outdoor Activities: Guidelines for Leaders
- Governance Lite: ‘Nine Steps to Effective Governance’ Framework for Sport and Recreation in New Zealand
Te Tiriti o Waitangi
Volunteering
- Volunteer NZ
Under 'Best Practice' you will find a wide range of resources. – www.volunteeringnz.org.nz
Youth
- Positive Youth Development in Aotearoa “Weaving connections - Tuhonohono rangatahi
- Bullying
Bullying Free NZ – www.bullyingfree.nz