9 incorporated societies registered at a Ashburton address were removed from the New Zealand register. 9 of them never reregistered under the Incorporated Societies Act 2022.
Alford Landcare Incorporated
No. 2671413 · incorporated 2017
Ashburton Learning Centre Incorporated
No. 430703 · incorporated 1988
Ashburton Mackenzie Community Group Incorporated
No. 537368 · incorporated 1992
Ashburton Motorcycle Park Incorporated
No. 2611276 · incorporated 2014
Ashburton Smallbore Rifle Club Incorporated
No. 50170172 · incorporated 2023
Ashburton Town Watch Society Incorporated
No. 636881 · incorporated 1994
Ashburton Travel Club Incorporated
No. 312000 · incorporated 1986
Mt Somers District Citizens Association Incorporated
No. 1547512 · incorporated 2004
The Tinwald Family Sport and Recreation Association Incorporated
No. 302194 · incorporated 1986
How many societies in Ashburton were struck off?
The register lists 9 societies at Ashburton addresses as Removed, of which 9 were still on the 1908 Act and had never reregistered under the 2022 Act.
Why were so many Ashburton societies removed at once?
They were not removed individually. The Incorporated Societies Act 2022 gave every existing society until 5 April 2026 to reregister, and everything that had not done so came off the register together the next day — in Ashburton and everywhere else in New Zealand.
What kind of Ashburton societies were affected?
Every kind, but sports clubs are the largest single group among the 9 removed in Ashburton. Clubs, churches, residents associations and cultural societies all appear on the list.
Can a Ashburton society still be restored?
Yes. Restoration stays open until 6 April 2032 for any of the 9 societies listed here, provided the application comes from someone who was an officer or member on the day it was removed.