This page contains current news items and a link to our earlier newsletters.
Each year Branches must provide financial reports, detailing their accounts for the year, to the Management Committee.
The accounts reporting requirements for the year ending 31 December 2025 have been finalised and can be found here. The checklist is straightforward and can be initiated anytime after 31 December but noting the 1 March 2026 deadline for completion.
Update: The 1 March deadline for completion has past. Thank you to those Branches who have fulfilled their obligations and submitted their reporting information by the due date. To those Branches who have yet to submit please do so urgently so that we can commence the audit process required in order to meet our reporting deadline to Charities Services.
Updated 9 March 2026
In order to comply with the new Incorporated Societies Act 2022 all Incorporated Societies in New Zealand are required to update their constitutions and re-register with the Companies Office by May 2026. A sub-committee of the Management Committee was established to review and prepare a draft rewrite of the constitution.
Update: The Companies Office has approved the Association's re-registration under the new Incorporated Societies Act 2022. As a result, the new constitution is now in effect and the Association is operating under the new constitution. A copy of the constitution can be found here and under the Resources Tab.
Updated 26 February 2026
Invoices for the 2026 Cadet Levy have recently been sent to Branches. The levy is set at $11 per cadet, calculated on the average enrolled strength figures over the period 1 January 2025 to 31 December 2025 provided by Cadet Forces. Included in the invoice is a 10% discount if the invoice is paid by 15 April 2026.
Updated 9 February 2026
Applications for the 2026 Sainsbury Award grants are now open. Information on the Sainsbury Awards, the Application Form and a list of past recipients can be found on the Sainsbury Awards tab, under the Resources tab.
Applications close 31 March 2026
Updated 7 February 2026
The Commandant NZ Cadet Forces has released a letter of introduction and support that Branches can include with applications seeking grants from community funding providers. The letter can be downloaded here
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Posted 28 April 2022
Our Rules require Branches to provide the Management Committee with regular updates of Membership and Officer details. You can find all the Membership requirements here. You can find out about the Officer contact requirements here.
Updated 17 April 2023