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Charity Details


Nissarana Meditation Centre Auckland
Nissarana Vihara
CC62696
9429052333323
Registered

Registration details

7/09/2024
March 31

Address for service

Flat 1
24 Headcorn Place
Botany Downs
Auckland
2010

Charity's other details



Organisation with a focus on the following communities:


Purpose & Structure


Charitable Purpose

The Trust aims to advance Theravada Buddhist meditation, educate youth in Buddhist values, and promote social harmony. It seeks to establish venues for meditation programs and provide spiritual guidance to individuals. The Trust fosters relationships with the broader New Zealand community, including non-Buddhists, and supports Buddhist monks in their spiritual work. Its activities focus on enhancing spiritual and social well-being while preserving and promoting Buddhist teachings.

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Provides religious services / activities

Religious activities

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.

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 15/09/2025 $49,466 $27,683 load annual return's financial documents spinner gif
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Officer Details


Officers

Officer Name Position Effective Date
Manohari Sandanayaka Board Member / Trustee 3/05/2026
Chanaka Saranguhewa De Silva Treasurer 31/08/2024
Malith Senarathna Balasooriya Board Member / Trustee 31/08/2024
Padmakumara Maharage Vice President 31/08/2024
Rasangi Samanmali Sabaragamuwa Secretary 31/08/2024
Wasantha Kumar Marasinghe President 31/08/2024

Past Officers

Officer Name Position Past Since
Amali Fonseka Board Member / Trustee 29/04/2026

Charity Updates


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26/06/2026 NOC003

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