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Charity Details

New Zealand International Science Festival Incorporated
New Zealand International Science Festival
CC25928
9429043031825
Registered

Registration details

15/06/2008
September 30

Name change history

Name Effective Date
International Festival Of Environment Science And Technology Dunedin NZ Inc 15/06/2008
New Zealand International Science Festival Incorporated 12/02/2026

Address for service

19 George Street
Dunedin Central
Dunedin
9016

Charity's other details

021 205 6528
director@scifest.org.nz
http://www.scifest.org.nz
https://www.facebook.com/nzscifest


Organisation with a focus on the following communities:

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https://www.register.charities.govt.nz/Charity/CC25928

Purpose & Structure

Charitable Purpose

To conduct in Dunedin - The City of Science - public New Zealand International Science Festivals and Events on an annual basis which celebrate and promote the contributions science makes to society - past, present and future. To celebrate New Zealand’s excellence in environmental, scientific and technological education and research within all sectors of the community and particularly to those involved in primary, secondary and tertiary education. To conduct Festivals and events to promote public awareness and interest in the environment, science and technology. To enhance the local economy by the promotion of science and technology opportunities, through research and education, available through Otago’s educational facilities, particularly its tertiary institutions. To promote and secure the reputation of Dunedin as a venue for conventions, conferences, symposium and other events in the fields of science, technology and the environment, science education and research.

Note: The main sectors, activities and beneficiaries are bolded.

Other (please state)

(Educational Events), Provides advice / information / advocacy

Education / training / research

Environment / conservation, Community development, Arts / culture / heritage, International activities, Promotion of volunteering

General public

Children / young people, Voluntary bodies other than charities, Older people, People with disabilities, Family / whanau

Legal Structure

Incorporated Society

Annual Returns

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For Year Ended Due Date Date Submitted Total Income Total Expenditure Financial Statements Annual Return Summary
30/09/2025 31/03/2026 20/02/2026 $341,165 $337,505 load annual return's financial documents spinner gif
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30/09/2024 31/03/2025 3/02/2025 $236,846 $291,881 load annual return's financial documents spinner gif
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30/09/2023 31/03/2024 16/01/2024 $334,273 $309,164 load annual return's financial documents spinner gif
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30/09/2022 31/03/2023 26/01/2023 $120,306 $168,912 load annual return's financial documents spinner gif
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30/09/2021 31/03/2022 24/01/2022 $433,100 $373,642 load annual return's financial documents spinner gif
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30/09/2020 31/03/2021 14/01/2021 $175,556 $179,242 load annual return's financial documents spinner gif
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30/09/2019 31/03/2020 21/01/2020 $146,564 $133,626 load annual return's financial documents spinner gif
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30/09/2018 31/03/2019 10/01/2019 $258,411 $242,436 load annual return's financial documents spinner gif
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30/09/2017 31/03/2018 26/02/2018 $121,509 $114,411 load annual return's financial documents spinner gif
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30/09/2016 31/03/2017 28/04/2017 $250,536 $259,925 load annual return's financial documents spinner gif
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Officer Details

Officers

Officer Name Position Effective Date
Caroline Orchiston Executive Member 15/04/2025
Daniel Pritchard Executive Member 27/08/2024
Jerome Cousins Director/Secretary 8/11/2021
Suzi Flack Executive Member 19/01/2021
Angela Clark Chair 25/01/2018
Bridget Irving Executive Member 25/01/2018
Peter Jones Deputy Chair 25/01/2018

Past Officers

Officer Name Position Past Since
Gianna Savoie Executive Member 20/01/2026
Helen Nicholson Executive Member 20/01/2026
Michael John Harte Executive Member 20/01/2026
Michele Coleman Executive Member 20/01/2026
Wendy Swainson Treasurer 20/01/2026
Judith Bateup Executive Member 21/01/2025
Dave McMorran Executive Member 23/01/2024
Richard Barker Executive Member 17/01/2022
Daniel Charles Hendra Director 1/08/2021
Wai Wai Piggott Treasurer 19/01/2021

Charity Updates

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4/12/2025 NOC023
19/04/2023 NOC020
24/08/2022 NOC018
28/01/2021 NOC016
6/03/2019 NOC013
24/10/2018 NOC011
18/10/2018 NOC010
23/06/2017 NOC008
17/03/2017 NOC006
8/03/2017 NOC005

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