Compliance

How aware are you of the laws of the land and how they impact on you and your club?

Did you know that when you employ someone there are 27 Legislated Acts that you must comply with?

Did you know that ignorance of compliance issues is no excuse should you be found in breach of a Law and or Regulation? You are required to know ALL of your compliance issues.

To Ensure you comply you must get professional LEGAL ADVICE.

The following is a guide for consideration.

Compliance Areas that impact on Clubs
1Bowls Specific
  • Competition Rules
  • Club Rules
  • Complaint / Appeal
  • Bowling Centre
  • Bowls New Zealand
2Legislative
  • Form of organisation and accountability requirements
  • Financial and Taxation
  • Health and Safety
  • Contracts (funding and suppliers)
  • Employment
  • Human Rights and Privacy
  • Liquor and Food Hygiene
  • Environment including Smoke - Free
  • Bylaws
3Common Law
  • Negligence
  • Nuisance
  • Defamation

SCANZ
SCANZ advise the main Acts that affect clubs are and the link to find out more:
  • Building Code
  • Health & Safety
  • Sale of Liquor
  • ACC

  • Employment Contracts Act
  • Gambling Act
  • Privacy Act

  • Smoke – Free Act

  • Main page for all acts is:

Sport NZ
Sport NZ also have a web site about tools to run your club more effectively as well as a section on Legal Requirements.
The site is called Club Kit – tools to run your club
Web Site is- then follow menu to Club Kit
This site states the main Acts you should consider are:-
  • Privacy
  • ACC
  • Liquor Licensing
  • Employment
  • Health and Safety
They also provide a recommended reference to
  • Keep it Legal – provides a good basic look at the Privacy Act
  • Winning the Red Tape Game – is published by Brookers is a plain language guide to New Zealand Law
  • CommunityNet Aotearoa – an internet introduction to employing staff.

BOWLS NEW ZEALAND
Bowls New Zealand is also a very good source of information that may assist with any questions or queries relating to Compliance Issues.
Key People to contact include your regional Community Development Officer
Bowls NZ Head Office
Email:
Bowls New Zealand recommends:-
Bowls New Zealand recommends that membership of SCANZ (Sporting Clubs Association of New Zealand Inc) is a worthwhile investment in the effective management of your club.
Price – Annual subscription is currently $100.00 per annum
See Attachments
  • SCANZ Brochure – Details services provided for members
  • SCANZ Insurance Brochure – Details an exclusive Insurance offer for members.
  • SCANZ Membership Application Form