As a consequence of the update of the Incorporated Societies Act, Snow Sports NZ is required to re-register under the new Act prior to April 2026. In order to comply with the new legislation a number of changes are required to the constitution.
Snow Sports NZ has also taken the opportunity to while revising the constitution for compliance reasons to also consider other areas where the document can be simplified or updated in line with contemporary practice to best suit the future needs of the organisation.
The draft constitution has been drafted in collaboration with Gibson Sheat Lawyers. To help members understand what changes are proposed, Snow Sports NZ has grouped proposed changes into three categories:
A document outlining the changes, grouped in the categories above, can be found downloaded here.
To download the revised Constitution, please click here.
A full marked-up version is available on request by contacting [email protected]
Snow Sports NZ will also be holding three online sessions where members can ask any questions or seek clarification around proposed changes. These online sessions will take place on the following dates and times:
Session 1 | Tuesday 3 September from 7:00pm till 8:00pm Meeting link
Session 2 | Tuesday 10 September from 7:00PM till 8:00pm. Meeting link
Session 3 | Tuesday 17 September from 7:00PM till 8:00pm. Meeting link
The final draft constitution will be presented at our Annual General Assembly on 27 September 2024 for adoption.