Constitution of NZ GEN ECONOMICS NETWORK Incorporated as at 16 May 2013
GEN (NZ Government Economics Network) was first incorporated on 16 May 2013 and re-registered as an incorporated society under the Incorporated Societies Act 2022, effective 18 March 2026.
This re-registration ensures GEN continues to operate in full compliance with the updated legislative framework governing incorporated societies in New Zealand. GEN also retains its status as a registered charity under the Charities Act 2005.
The constitution sets out GEN’s purpose, structure, and how it operates. GEN’s vision is excellent government policy supported by robust economic analysis and advice. To achieve this, GEN is committed to strengthening economic capability and professional development across the public sector, building connections between economists in the public, private, and academic sectors, and facilitating debate and discussion on economic and public policy research.
GEN is a membership-based organisation. Membership is free. Members enjoy full voting rights, can stand for election as a GEN Board Members, and are supporting a network of economists and policy professionals across New Zealand government. Find out more about becoming a GEN member.
The current constitution was adopted on 18 March 2026.