23 Sept 2010
RE THE GRAND LODGE OF ANTIENT FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS IN NEW ZEALAND HC WN CIV 2009-485-2633
- Citation
- openlaw-7a20dc74_86a4_4bfc_b3ba_0f89bf93f3e4.pdf
- Court
- High Court
The appeal is dismissed because significant functions and expenditure of the Grand Lodge are independent, member‑focussed and non‑charitable (not merely ancillary), and the organisation does not demonstrate the required public benefit; additionally prior tax‑exempt status does not bind the Charities Commission under the Act.