FAQ's
I would like to write to my child, what should I do?
Please visit the Sponsor's Lounge for information. Where can I get latest meeting information on upcoming IN visitors? Please refer to our Calendar, and/or contact our INNZ office.
I would like to get involved practically, how can I do this?
There are many ways you can be involved, you can:
- Volunteer as a church rep
- Volunteer in the Tauranga office or with one of our regional representatives
- Go on Transmission
How are the IN ministries on the receiving financial end accountable?
Our chartered Front Line countries are all subject to a financial audit every year and these audits are checked by an independent auditor. How much money goes overseas? 80% gets to the project, where15% is held in NZ for the running expenses of the NZ office and 5% goes to running our international office, training, capacity building and meetings. We endeavour to keep our running costs as minimal as possible so more can go towards the needs.
How is International Needs NZ accountable financially?
- We are audited annually by chartered accountants in Tauranga.
- We are registered with the Charities Commission and as such need to file an annual return which is a public document.
- The day to day operations are overseen by a Board of Trustees, including an accountant.
What does the money for child sponsorship go towards?
For child sponsorship, none of the funds go directly to the child. They are used to pay school fees, buy books and school equipment and uniforms and gifts for the family. The local International Needs office administers these funds.
What if I don’t want to sponsor a child but would still wish to contribute towards the particular ministry?
You can contribute to the general needs of that project, whether it be a school, a training institute or a community development of a village or squatter area. See Support A Need
What is the International Needs distinctive?
- We are New Zealand founded and New Zealand based
- We place the telling of the Good News of Jesus Christ as our top priority
- We are holistic in our approach to people and their situations; ie we look at and seek to meet the needs of the whole person and not just their spiritual needs
- We support the local people in any country because we believe that the locals know best for taking the gospel to their own people.