6-month reports

How to complete and submit 6-month reports by 31 January and 31 July

6-month reports are required for all Tōtara and Kahikatea funded organisations. 6-month reports are completed and submitted twice a year, due 31 July and 31 January.

On this page:

• Steps
• Resources

Steps

1. Sign in to your CNZ account, then open your Report dashboard to view the reports you must complete.
   If you cannot see your organisation's reports, or you need another person to be able to see the reports, contact investments@creativenz.govt.nz
   
   
2. Click Edit to open the relevant 6-month report.
   
   
3. Complete the following sections of the report, remembering to click Save regularly to keep your work safe:
   
   Note: From 31 January 2025, Creative New Zealand will only assess 6-month reports for two* aspects:
   - Quality of Programme Delivery
   - Financial Health
   Refer to the Assessment criteria
   _{*Organisations that are part of TEOs, CCOs, or receive less than $75,000 per annum from us are exempt from Financial Health reporting.}
   

   • Commentary

     For July - December 2025: complete the 6-month Report Prompts Template, then upload it to the Attachments section of your report.
     Download the 6-month Report Prompts Template (DOCX. 30KB)
     For January - June 2026: add results to your 2026 Performance Framework, then upload it to the Attachments section of your report.

   • Activities

     For both periods: enter actual dates and activity statistics for all funded activities that took place during the 6 month period.
     Refer to the Activity reporting guidance

   • Budget

     For both periods: click Edit to enter financial results for your Statement of Financial Performance and Statement of Financial Position.
     Refer to the Budget reporting guidance

   • Attachments

     Click + Add new attachment to add support materials for your report.
4. Click Save, then Submit.

Resources

Refer to the following criteria, template, and guidance when you complete your 6-month report:

• Assessment criteria
• 6-month Report Prompts Template (DOCX. 30KB)
• Activity reporting guidance
• Budget reporting guidance