Welcome to the Club Governance Toolbox
These resources have been developed to directly support clubs with effective governance functions. Check back here often for updates as we continue to roll out new tools and resources.
If you need further support or have any suggestions, comments or queries please get in touch with one of the Club Capability Team
You may also find additional resources and support on the following sites:
Ministry for Women - Governance Online Learning
AGM Guidelines
Preparing for an Annual General Meeting (AGM) under the Incorporated Societies Act 2022 involves several key steps to ensure compliance with the updated legislation, these resources have been developed to support clubs in this.
AGM Guidelines
Conflicts of Interest
Conflicts of interest are a common cause of disputes and governance issues for clubs. Identifying and managing conflicts of interest can prevent larger issues from arising and ensure that decisions are fair and impartial and made in the best interest of the club.
Conflicts of Interest
Club Complaints Policy
These resources provide guidance to help clubs manage complaints in a fair, transparent, and consistent manner. These tools support clubs to uphold best practice processes, ensuring all members feel heard and respected. Access the templates and information below.
Club Complaints Policy Resources
Governance Tools & Training
Your role in supporting club governance is critical to the success of Surf Lifesaving in New Zealand.
This page provides a summary of training and development opportunities available to our members and the wider community.
Governance Training
Club Income Generation Toolkits
Surf Life Saving, with support from Away We Go - Matike Mai, has developed a comprehensive package focused on Club Income Generation. This includes a series of online webinars, guides and templates that can be applied to all 74 clubs.
Club Income Generation Toolkits
Member Protection Toolbox
The Member Protection Toolbox is a collection of documents that can be used by clubs to develop their own set of policies for the protection of members. The aim is to create a large collection of documents from clubs and other sporting organisations.
Member Protection Toolbox