How many societies in Christchurch were struck off?

The register lists 110 societies at Christchurch addresses as Removed, of which 94 were still on the 1908 Act and had never reregistered under the 2022 Act.

Why were so many Christchurch 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 Christchurch and everywhere else in New Zealand.

What kind of Christchurch societies were affected?

Every kind, but church or religious societys are the largest single group among the 110 removed in Christchurch. Clubs, churches, residents associations and cultural societies all appear on the list.

Can a Christchurch society still be restored?

Yes. Restoration stays open until 6 April 2032 for any of the 110 societies listed here, provided the application comes from someone who was an officer or member on the day it was removed.

Societies removed from the register in Christchurch

110 incorporated societies registered at a Christchurch address were removed from the New Zealand register. 94 of them never reregistered under the Incorporated Societies Act 2022.

Check your society What happens now?

The Daimler Enthusiasts Club of Canterbury Incorporated

No. 1185475 · incorporated 2002

Never reregistered

The New Zealand National T'ai Chi Ch 'Uan Association Incorporated

No. 398336 · incorporated 1988

Never reregistered

Thekkans Christchurch Inc

No. 50228120 · incorporated 2025

Removed

Travis Country Property Society Incorporated

No. 50194693 · incorporated 2024