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Charity Details


Dunedin Multi Ethnic Council Incorporated
DMEC
CC46229
9429042664116
Registered

Registration details

28/04/2023
March 31

Registration history

Registration Action Date effective Reason
Registered 28/04/2023
De-registered 18/10/2022
Registered 30/07/2019
De-registered 8/03/2019 This entity was removed from the Charities Register under section 32(1)(b) of the Charities Act because it failed to file Annual Returns as required by section 41 of the Charities Act.
Registered 23/02/2011

Address for service

135 Frederick Street
North Dunedin
Dunedin
9016

Charity's other details

(021) 609 793
https://www.facebook.com/DunedinMultiEthnicCouncil/


Organisation with a focus on the following communities:


Purpose & Structure


Charitable Purpose

Established in 1993 DMEC’s goals are, 1. To act as an organization that promotes goodwill, tolerance, understanding and harmony amongst people of diverse ethnic cultures in Dunedin. 2. To support the rights and responsibilities of ethnic and individual’s groups to enjoy opportunities and have equitable access to, and equitable share of the resources that local and national government manages on behalf of the communities. 3. To promote, preserve, support and share in the multi-ethnic customs, languages and cultures of Dunedin through education, contact, festivals, liaisons and communication and to affirm the ongoing value and presence of multi ethnic –cultures in Dunedin. 4. To monitor legislation and policy including by-laws affecting the interests of multi- ethnic communities in Dunedin. 5. To promote joint action and interaction between multi-ethnic groups in Dunedin on areas of concern. 6. To enable ethnic groups to openly express their commitment and pride in New Zealand while at s

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

Provides services (e.g. care / counselling)

Provides advice / information / advocacy, Provides buildings / facilities / open space

Education / training / research

Arts / culture / heritage

General public

People of a certain ethnic / racial origin, Family / whanau, Migrants / refugees

Legal Structure


Annual Returns


Annual Returns are due within 6 months of a charity’s balance date (financial year-end), or a longer period if an extension has been granted.

Note: Charities that use the Tier 4 Combined Form to file their annual returns do not need to file their financial statements separately. The financial statements are included in their annual return summary.

For Year Ended Due Date Date Submitted Total Income Total Expenditure Financial Statements Annual Return Summary
31/03/2026 30/09/2026 - - - To be filed To be filed
31/03/2025 30/09/2025 4/03/2026 $19,863 $30,131 load annual return's financial documents spinner gif
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31/03/2024 30/09/2024 29/05/2025 $8,029 $51,759 load annual return's financial documents spinner gif
Included in Annual Return
31/03/2020 30/09/2020 2/09/2022 $66,181 $40,879 load annual return's financial documents spinner gif
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31/03/2016 30/09/2016 28/09/2017 $4,810 $21,186 load annual return's financial documents spinner gif
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31/03/2014 30/09/2014 28/11/2014 $17,119 $33,027 load annual return's financial documents spinner gif
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30/03/2013 30/09/2013 17/09/2013 $35,253 $5,253 load annual return's financial documents spinner gif
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31/03/2012 30/09/2012 17/09/2012 $8,673 $10,844 load annual return's financial documents spinner gif
Included in Annual Return
31/03/2011 30/09/2011 22/09/2011 $7,716 $8,232 load annual return's financial documents spinner gif
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Officer Details


Officers

Officer Name Position Effective Date
Ruth Groffman Executive Member 4/03/2026
Ashkon Ashraf Executive Member 3/03/2026
Margaretha Situmorang Executive Member 3/03/2026
Peter Manins Executive Member 3/03/2026
Andrew Peter Rudolph President 7/06/2025
Geoff Mitchell Treasurer 28/05/2022
Muthiah James Executive Member 28/05/2022
Peter Kesha Vice President 28/05/2022
Suzzane Max Gillies Secretary 28/05/2022
Luxmanan Selvanesan Immediate Past President 4/09/2017

Past Officers

Officer Name Position Past Since
Adrian Hung Treasurer 7/06/2025
Euija Kim Executive Member 7/06/2025
Ashkon Ashraf Treasurer 27/03/2023
Bill Lu Vice-President 27/03/2023
Geoff Mitchell Treasurer 20/08/2020
Paul MacDonald Gourlie Immediate Past President 20/08/2020
Valerie Tan Executive member 20/08/2020
Andrew Rudolph Executive member 16/12/2019
Lina Lastra Vice Chairperson 23/07/2018
Nilay Baycar Executive member 28/09/2017
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Charity Updates


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19/06/2020 NOC019
25/01/2020 NOC017
28/09/2017 NOC014
28/09/2017 NOC013
6/10/2015 NOC011
6/10/2015 NOC010
5/10/2015 NOC009
20/10/2014 NOC008
1/10/2014 NOC007
29/09/2014 NOC006
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