Keeping your friendly society details up to date
How to advise us of changes
You must advise us in writing of any changes to your rules, name, trustees or address.
Changes to rules
A friendly society may submit changes made in accordance with its rules and rule changes must be signed by 3 members and the secretary. We recommend you seek independent legal advice in this regard.
Changes to trustees and other details
A friendly society must notify the Registrar in writing within 14 days of a change of trustees.
All other changes, such as change of name, address etc need to be made to the Registrar in writing, but the Act does not specify a timeframe.
Filing your documents
Any documents to be filed with us can be sent to:
Registrar of Friendly Societies and Credit Unions
Private Bag 92061
Victoria Street West
Auckland 1142