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Charity Summary

Charity Details

Legal name of the Charity:

Ngawhakatutu A2B Makaraka Charitable Trust

Other Name (inc Trading Name):

Ngawhakatutu A2B Makaraka Trust

Registration number:

CC64815

NZBN number:

N/A

Current Status:

Registered

Registration details

Date of Registration:

8/03/2026

Balance Date:

March 31

Address for service

Charity's Postal Address:

312 Tuparoa Road

Ruatoria

4082

Charity's other details

Areas of Operation:

Gisborne

Organisation with a focus on the following communities:

Kaupapa Māori

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

View Charity Link:

https://www.register.charities.govt.nz/Charity/CC64815

Purpose & Structure

Charitable Purpose

The Trust advances education, cultural development, and environmental restoration for the public benefit, particularly in Ruatōria and Te Tai Rāwhiti. It promotes mātauranga Māori, including te reo, kōrero tuku iho, maramataka, and tikanga, through wānanga, mentoring, and community programmes. The Trust supports education and career pathways for whānau and undertakes taiao restoration initiatives while working with marae, schools, and community organisations.

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

Activities:

Acts as an umbrella / resource body

Sectors:

Arts / culture / heritage

Education / training / research, Environment / conservation

Beneficiaries:

People of a certain ethnic / racial origin

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.

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
Dionne Mary McDonald	Secretary/Treasurer/Trustee	5/03/2026
Karepe Caleb Kororuru Hauraki Spencer McDonald	Chairman/Trustee	5/03/2026
Renee Lee McDonald	Trustee	10/02/2026

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