PCANZ Finance News 2026 is a refreshed series of finance updates for church treasurers
Each edition brings together several important reminders and upcoming changes that may affect your congregation or associated entities. You’ll also find attached to each edition information relevant to your church.
These updates are intended to help you stay ahead of compliance obligations and ensure your congregation’s financial processes remain accurate and up to date.
Please ensure this information is circulated to all admin-related staff in your Church.
If you have questions about your annual return, financial statements, payroll, or anything raised in the newsletter – or if you’d like to suggest topics for future issues - please get in touch with the Finance Team. We’re here to support you.
Download PCANZ Finance News below.
PCANZ Finance News 001 (02.2026)
- Charities Services annual return requirements, including the shift to individual filing for all congregations and entities
- Incorporated societies re‑registration, and confirmation this does not apply to Presbyterian congregations
- Living Wage and KiwiSaver employer contribution expectations
- 1 April changes, including ACC levy adjustments and the increase to the minimum wage
- Support available from the Assembly Office Finance Team
- PDF to download here about the 2026/27 CSC Presbyterian Discount Cards, which are now available for use. Please pass this information on to those in your congregation who would like them.
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