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Charity Summary

Charity Details

Legal name of the Charity:

Tai Awa Waka Ama Manatōpū

Registration number:

CC63561

NZBN number:

N/A

Current Status:

Registered

Registration details

Date of Registration:

25/07/2025

Balance Date:

September 30

Address for service

Charity's Postal Address:

21 Fromont Street

Whanganui East

Whanganui

4500

Charity's other details

Areas of Operation:

Manawatu - Wanganui

Organisation with a focus on the following communities:

Kaupapa Māori

Focuses on outcomes for Māori

View Charity Link:

https://www.register.charities.govt.nz/Charity/CC63561

Purpose & Structure

Charitable Purpose

Guided by the value system of Te Awa Tupua, we are committed to the wellbeing of our community through Waka Ama. Our charitable purpose is to provide accessible, safe, and empowering paddling opportunities that foster intergenerational connection, cultural identity, physical and mental health, and tiakitanga. We aim to cultivate an inclusive whānau environment where tamariki, rangatahi, pakeke and kaumātua can grow in confidence, skill, wellbeing and a sense of belonging.

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

Activities:

Acts as an umbrella / resource body

Sectors:

Sport / recreation

Arts / culture / heritage

Beneficiaries:

People of a certain ethnic / racial origin

General public

Legal Structure

Incorporated Society

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 September 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
30/09/2025	30/03/2026	-	-	-	-	Exempt

Officer Details

Officers

Officer Name	Position	Effective Date
Amiria Teresa Paranihi	Chairperson	13/07/2025
Grace Elizbeth Porter	Co-Treasurer	13/07/2025
Lauren May Tamehana	Co-Treasurer	13/07/2025
Renee Iritana Tamehana	Secretary	13/07/2025

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