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The recipients of the 2026 Sainsbury awards were announced by the President at the AGM on Saturday 6 June. A total of $13,818 was available for disbursement this year and this was awarded to:
No 31(Morrinsville) Squadron Branch - $5,530 for urgent building repairs and maintenance.
No 34 (South Waikato District) Squadron Branch - $1,109 for instructional aids and digital learning equipment.
No 36 (Greymouth) Squadron Branch - $4,806 for building repairs and maintenance.
No 48 (District of Stratford) Squadron Branch - $2,373 for building repairs and maintenance.
Updated: 7 June 2026
The ATCANZ 2026 Annual General Meeting was conducted online Saturday, 6 June 2026. The meeting was attended in person by the National Committee and members from 21 Branches across the country. The President and National Committee wish to thank those who took the time to attend and participate. It is hoped that you found the meeting worthwhile.
Updated 7 June 2026
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. The following Branches have yet to submit, or fully submit, their returns No's 13 (City of Napier), 18 (Avon), 33 (Westport), 42 (City of Dunedin) and 64 (Kaitaia) Sqn USC's. These are urgently required to enable us to complete the consolidation of accounts required for the audit process and to meet our reporting deadline to Charities Services.
Updated 3 May 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
Our Rules require Branches to provide the National Committee with advice of any changes to their Executive office holders (Chairperson, Secretary and Treasurer) and their associated contact details. Normally this would be required after Branch AGM each year. You can find out about the Branch Executive officer holder details contact requirements here.
Updated 2 June 2026