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Updated 3 December 2025
The Commandant NZ Cadet Forces has advised that No 3 (City of Auckland) Squadron ATC is the recipient of the 2025 National Efficiency Award for the ATC. Being adjudged the best ATC Squadron in New Zealand is a significant achievement and one the whole Squadron team - the Unit Commander, the officers, the cadet NCO's and the ATCANZ Branch Committee (Unit Support Committee) - can be most proud. To achieve this two years in a row is a fantastic accomplishment. Congratulations.
Congratulations to Neil Wech who was presented with an ATCANZ Certificate of Commendation by the President at the opening of the IACEA Planning Conference. The certificate was awarded in recognition of 20 years’ service to No 17 (City of Christchurch) Squadron Branch of ATCANZ and noted:
"Neil Wech has served as the No 17 (City of Christchurch) Squadron Branch Secretary since 2005 and also served on the National ATCANZ Management Committee over the period 2013 to 2025. Neil Wech is awarded this commendation in recognition of his dedicated and meritorious service".
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 has been established to review and prepare a draft rewrite of the constitution.
Update: The final draft was approved by the Association at the National Council AGM, 31 May and will be submitted to the Companies Office as part of the Association's application for re-registration. The application for re-registration will be submitted as soon as the audit of the latest financial statements has been completed. Unfortunately, the audit has experienced significant delays. The constitution, albeit approved by the Association, remains a draft until accepted by the Compnaies Office and re-registration is granted. A copy of the draft constitution can be found here.
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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ATCANZ Branches can join TechSoup at no cost using our ATCANZ Charities Registration Number which can be obtained from the General Secretary on request.
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