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Charity Summary


Charity Details

Te Whare Ruruhau O Meri Trust Board
Te Whare Ruruhau o Meri
CC34683
9429042928355
Registered

Registration details

30/06/2008
June 30

Address for service

PO Box 76188
Manukau City
Manukau
Auckland
2241
19 Lambie Drive
Manukau
Papatoetoe
Auckland
2104

Charity's other details

09 270 2631
http://tewhare.org.nz


Organisation with a focus on the following communities:

Focuses on outcomes for Māori

https://www.register.charities.govt.nz/Charity/CC34683

Purpose & Structure

Charitable Purpose

To work in conjuction with wahine, tamariki and whanau in establishing and promoting services and facilities within the community that will: a) advance the wellbeing of families b) prevent persons from suffering harm, ill treatment, abuse, neglect or deprivation c) relieve poverty and distress amongst families d) generally assist to provide a healthy and safe environment for persons suffering distress or deprivation To promote the advancement of education To promote the mission of the Church within Tikanga Maori To uphold Te Tiriti o Waitangi To do all such things as are incidental to attain the above

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

Provides services (e.g. care / counselling)

Provides advice / information / advocacy, Provides religious services / activities, Counselling / Advocacy

Social services

Education / training / research, Community development, Religious activities, Sport / recreation

Family / whanau

Children / young people, Older people, People with disabilities, General public, Religious groups, Counselling / Advocacy

Legal Structure

Charitable Trusts incorporated under the Charitable Trusts Act

Entities your charity controls

Name CC Registration Number
TE WHARE RURUHAU O MERI FOUNDATION CC59577

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 by 31 December 2008 under Section 43 of the Charities Act 2005. The first annual return is due by 31 December 2009.

For Year Ended Due Date Date Submitted Total Income Total Expenditure Financial Statements Annual Return Summary
30/06/2025 28/02/2026 27/02/2026 $5,857,235 $5,903,119 load annual return's financial documents spinner gif
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30/06/2024 31/03/2025 13/03/2025 $5,409,456 $4,835,845 load annual return's financial documents spinner gif
Included in Annual Return
30/06/2023 31/05/2024 14/05/2024 $6,163,755 $4,320,125 load annual return's financial documents spinner gif
Included in Annual Return
30/06/2022 14/03/2023 22/03/2023 $3,715,934 $3,098,775 load annual return's financial documents spinner gif
Included in Annual Return
30/06/2021 31/12/2021 26/01/2022 $3,716,485 $3,098,775 load annual return's financial documents spinner gif
Included in Annual Return
30/06/2020 28/02/2021 26/01/2021 $3,033,483 $2,321,756 load annual return's financial documents spinner gif
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30/06/2019 31/12/2019 30/12/2019 $2,189,620 $2,044,145 load annual return's financial documents spinner gif
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30/06/2018 31/12/2018 31/01/2019 $1,794,081 $1,749,405 load annual return's financial documents spinner gif
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30/06/2017 31/12/2017 5/01/2018 $1,843,539 $1,759,740 load annual return's financial documents spinner gif
Included in Annual Return
30/06/2016 31/12/2016 16/03/2017 $1,555,084 $1,494,708 load annual return's financial documents spinner gif
Included in Annual Return

Officer Details

Officers

Officer Name Position Effective Date
Carmen Jane Tonks Trustee 8/03/2026
Matthew John Mark Trustee 5/01/2026
Rachel Roberts Trustee 24/04/2025
Natalia Sexton Trustee 22/03/2025
Jennifer Ruth Collings Trustee 24/08/2024
Rannie Marsden Trustee 25/05/2024
Natalie Vincent Trustee 9/01/2024
Elizabeth Walker Chief Executive Officer 30/07/2023
Te Kitohi Wiremu Pikaahu Trustee 24/05/2021
David Tapene Trustee 17/11/2020

Past Officers

Officer Name Position Past Since
Janet O'Connor Trustee 21/09/2025
Adam Martin Trustee 9/06/2025
Katene Mariu Eruera Trustee 14/02/2025
Nicola Anne Hurst Trustee 3/11/2024
Lyndon Drake Trustee / Chairperson 8/05/2024
Joanna Strom Trustee 12/04/2023
Tina Kilmister-Blue Trustee 17/02/2023
Areta Koopu CBE Trustee 30/05/2022
Carol Berghan Trustee 22/11/2021
Rannie Marsden Trustee 24/05/2021

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)
10/03/2026 NOC043
9/01/2026 NOC041
17/12/2025 NOC040
26/09/2025 NOC038
13/06/2025 NOC037
8/05/2025 NOC036
19/04/2025 NOC035
17/02/2025 NOC033
4/12/2024 NOC032
3/11/2024 NOC031

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