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Charity Summary


Charity Details


Waiū Te Puna Ora Te Tairāwhiti Charitable Trust
Waiū Trust
CC64693
N/A
Registered

Registration details

28/05/2026
March 31

Address for service

469 Nelson Road
Riverdale
Gisborne
4010

Charity's other details



Organisation with a focus on the following communities:

Focuses on outcomes for Māori

Purpose & Structure


Charitable Purpose

Waiū te Puna Ora te Tairāwhiti Trust exists to promote, protect, and normalise breastfeeding and human milk feeding across Tairāwhiti, ensuring every pēpi and whānau has equitable access to culturally grounded, evidence-based lactation support and safe human milk as needed. We strive to nurture community wellbeing through connection, education, and the sharing of waiū — the life-giving source that sustains our tamariki and strengthens our people.

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

Provides services (e.g. care / counselling)

Education / training / research

Health

General public

Children / young people, Family / whanau

Legal Structure

Charitable Trusts incorporated under the Charitable Trusts Act

Annual Returns


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Officer Details


Officers

Officer Name Position Effective Date
Janet Anne McGuinness Board Chair & Secretary 28/05/2026
Melissa Beyer Deputy Board Chair 25/05/2026
Judith Mary Murphy Treasurer 16/03/2026
Selena Martin Trustee & Te Ao Māori advisor 16/03/2026

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