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Charity Summary

This is the charity information for: Nga Hau e Wha Society Incorporated.

Charity Details

Legal name of the Charity:

Nga Hau e Wha Society Incorporated

Other Name (inc Trading Name):

Nga Hau e Wha Marae

Registration number:

CC64319

NZBN number:

9429042672364

Current Status:

Registered

Registration details

Date of Registration:

11/03/2026

Balance Date:

March 31

Address for service

Charity's Postal Address:

193 Conon Street

Appleby

Invercargill

9812

Charity's other details

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/p/Nga-Hau-E-Wha-Society-Incorporated-100064469960835/

Areas of Operation:

Southland

Organisation with a focus on the following communities:

Kaupapa Māori

Marae, Affiliation with iwi and/or hapū, Focuses on outcomes for Māori

View Charity Link:

https://www.register.charities.govt.nz/Charity/CC64319

Purpose & Structure

Charitable Purpose

Ngā Hau E Whā Marae, (depicting all people from the four winds) was established in 1979 with the whakaaro, the thought to have an appropriate venue for tupapaku, tangihanga, hui and kaupapa. To help, aid, assist and provide support to meet the needs of people, especially rangatahi. Ngā Hau E Whā officially opened September 1980. Over 45 years the marae has been operating and has supported and hosted many tangihanga, hui, wānanga, celebrations; birthdays, cultural events, Kura, Ngā Kōhanga Reo.

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

Activities:

Provides buildings / facilities / open space

Sectors:

Arts / culture / heritage

Community development

Beneficiaries:

People of a certain ethnic / racial origin

General public, Family / whanau

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 31 March 2026 under Section 43 of the Charities Act 2005.

For Year Ended	Due Date	Date Submitted	Total Income	Total Expenditure	Financial Statements	Annual Return Summary
31/03/2026	30/09/2026	-	-	-	-	Exempt

Officer Details

Officers

Officer Name	Position	Effective Date
Alissa Light	Komiti Whakahaere	14/06/2026
Amelia Clark	Komiti Whakahaere	14/06/2026
Debbie Kuiti	Komiti Whakahaere	14/06/2026
Lauren Clarke	Hekeretari	14/06/2026
Terrance Daniels	Komiti Whakahaere	14/06/2026
Thalia Edwin	Rangatahi	14/06/2026
Te Awhina Tata	Kaiputea	10/02/2026
Mereana Edwin	Komiti Whakahaere	29/06/2025
Omeka Raimona	Komiti Whakahaere	29/06/2025
Sheryl Henare	Heawahine	12/06/2022

Past Officers

Officer Name	Position	Past Since
Cheree Downes	Treasurer	14/06/2026
Lisa Tito	Executive Member	14/06/2026
Sara Henry	Secretary	10/02/2026

Charity Updates

Here is a list of all the details changed by the charity, for example adding or removing officers, amending rules, changing balance dates or updating address details.

Date Created	Reference	View Summary (.pdf <1MB)
21/04/2026	NOC002
15/04/2026	NOC001

Charity Documents

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