Club Governance Resources

All surf lifesaving clubs need to re-register with the Incorporated Societies Registrar by April 2026 with a constitution compliant with the Incorporated Societies Act 2022 and Regulations (2023).  The new Act modernises the way societies (clubs) operate and contains some major changes to what must now be included in a club’s Constitution.

Club Constitutions

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 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

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

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

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

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