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Instant clarity
Shows Readiness Scorecard and compliance position in minutes.
02
Pinpoint gaps
Constitution Compliance Snapshot identifies where your constitution may need updating.
03
Map your next steps
The Office Holder Survival Map outlines your role-specific obligations.
Download our FREE
Self Assessment here.
Don't get caught unprepared.
Deregistration Risk
Non-compliance can see your society removed from the register.
Funding Impact
Many grants and contracts require your society to be able to confirm its registration.
Officer Liability
Non-compliant governance exposes office holders to personal risk.
Reputation Damage
Failing to meet legal standards raises concerns as to the trustworthiness of your society.
Know where
you stand.
We help you to prepare a member-friendly summary of the new rules, FAQs and meeting scripts to assist members in fully understanding what is now required of your society
Can’t we do this ourselves?
Mistakes cost more than prevention.… and most DIY attempts get delayed or rejected.
What if members don’t approve the new rules?
We help prep a member-friendly summary, FAQs, and meeting scripts to ease approval.
We’re a small club — is this worth it?
Absolutely. Losing your legal status could affect funding, tax, even your name.
What happens if the Toolkit shows we need changes?
You’ll have a clear list of requirements your society needs to re register before the cut off date. Canterbury Legal can assist and offers various fixed-fee packages for you to choose from.
We’re not ready yet
Time is running out and it’s important that you act now to make sure your society is not deregistered.
Get Your 2026 Compliance Toolkit now.
No cost. No obligation. Immediate clarity for your society.
You're in safe hands.
Canterbury Legal is a Christchurch-based firm with 25+ years’ experience supporting community groups, charities, and incorporated societies.
Transparent Fixed Fees
No surprises, full cost certainty
Governance-Focused
We strengthen your leadership structure
More Support
Ongoing guidance throughout process
Better Peace of Mind
Ensure compliance and avoid deregistration
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Across New Zealand
