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Charity Summary

Charity Details

Legal name of the Charity:

Ngā Ara Tūhono Trust

Other Name (inc Trading Name):

Mountains to Sea - Ngā Ara Tūhono Great Ride

Registration number:

CC63338

NZBN number:

N/A

Current Status:

Registered

Registration details

Date of Registration:

23/05/2025

Balance Date:

June 30

Address for service

Charity's Postal Address:

54 Clyde Street

Ohakune

4625

Charity's other details

Website:

https://mountainstosea.nz

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/M2SNZ

Other Social Network:

https://www.instagram.com/mountainstoseanz/

Areas of Operation:

Manawatu - Wanganui

Organisation with a focus on the following communities:

N/A

View Charity Link:

https://www.register.charities.govt.nz/Charity/CC63338

Purpose & Structure

Charitable Purpose

The Trust supports the Mountains to Sea – Ngā Ara Tūhono Great Ride, connecting Ruapehu and Whanganui through trails that enhance health, community, and the environment. It fosters public access to recreation, celebrates local heritage and culture, and ensures long-term stewardship of one of New Zealand’s premier Great Rides.

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

Activities:

Provides buildings / facilities / open space

Sectors:

Sport / recreation

Beneficiaries:

General public

Legal Structure

Charitable Trusts incorporated under the Charitable Trusts Act

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.

Exemptions

This charity has been granted an exemption from filing an annual return for the year ending 30 June 2025 under Section 43 of the Charities Act 2005.

For Year Ended	Due Date	Date Submitted	Total Income	Total Expenditure	Financial Statements	Annual Return Summary
30/06/2025	31/12/2025	-	-	-	-	Exempt

Officer Details

Officers

Officer Name	Position	Effective Date
Helen Leahy	Trustee	29/04/2025
Aiden Hapimana Gilbert	Trustee	28/04/2025
Andrew Garwyn Tripe	Chair	28/04/2025
Christopher Robert Kumeroa	Trustee	21/02/2025
Hayden James Ruawai Potaka	Trustee	21/02/2025
Rory James Smith	Trustee	21/02/2025
Weston Melvyn Kirton	Trustee	21/02/2025

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