Societies removed from the register in Dunedin

39 incorporated societies registered at a Dunedin address were removed from the New Zealand register. 31 of them never reregistered under the Incorporated Societies Act 2022.

Afro-Caribbean Society for Academics and Professionals Incorporated

No. 50149952 · incorporated 2023

Never reregistered

Alpine Lakes Nudist Centre Incorporated

No. 522757 · incorporated 1991

Never reregistered

Association of Kindred Clubs of New Zealand Incorporated

No. 214037 · incorporated 1955

Never reregistered

Best Practice Advocacy Centre Incorporated

No. 872416 · incorporated 1997

Never reregistered

Cancer Society of New Zealand, Otago and Southland Division Incorporated

No. 226806 · incorporated 1951

Removed

Chinese Penjing Artists Association of Australasia Incorporated

No. 2141566 · incorporated 2008

Never reregistered

Connect South Incorporated

No. 247654 · incorporated 1980

Never reregistered

Construction Industry and Developers Association Incorporated

No. 2548077 · incorporated 2011

Never reregistered

Dunedin Amateur Winemakers and Brewers Club Incorporated

No. 226415 · incorporated 1971

Removed

Dunedin Pakistan Society Incorporated

No. 50158672 · incorporated 2023

Never reregistered

Dunedin Pride Incorporated

No. 2719294 · incorporated 2018

Never reregistered

Dunedin-Edinburgh Sister City Society Incorporated

No. 1926551 · incorporated 2007

Never reregistered

Ec-Menz Incorporated

No. 2102742 · incorporated 2008

Never reregistered

Employment and Careers South Incorporated

No. 50064268 · incorporated 2021

Never reregistered

Family Courts Association of New Zealand (Dunedin) Incorporated

No. 209695 · incorporated 1983

Never reregistered

Fijian Community Dunedin - Incorporated

No. 50214793 · incorporated 2024

Removed

George Street Normal School Parent Teacher Association Incorporated

No. 554961 · incorporated 1992

Never reregistered

Goliath Dunedin Inc

No. 50223040 · incorporated 2024

Removed

Heart of Dunedin Incorporated

No. 2633453 · incorporated 2015

Never reregistered

Id Dunedin Fashion Incorporated

No. 1140005 · incorporated 2001

Never reregistered

Inter-Church Trade and Industry Mission (Southern) Incorporated

No. 247184 · incorporated 1980

Never reregistered

New Zealand Model Vehicle Club Incorporated

No. 253349 · incorporated 1971

Never reregistered

One Voice Multi-Ethnic Association Dunedin Incorporated

No. 50183272 · incorporated 2023

Never reregistered

Onyx Militaires Marching Club Incorporated

No. 50125692 · incorporated 2022

Never reregistered

Otago Croquet Association Incorporated

No. 50235164 · incorporated 2025

Removed

Otago Harbour Ferry Incorporated

No. 1547458 · incorporated 2004

Never reregistered

Ouafc Supporters Society Incorporated

No. 2632571 · incorporated 2015

Never reregistered

Saddleview Branch of the Dunedin District Pony Club Incorporated

No. 1521945 · incorporated 2004

Never reregistered

Silverpeaks Country Music Club Incorporated

No. 50255206 · incorporated 2026

Removed

Sining Incorporated

No. 50206254 · incorporated 2024

Removed

Southern Mayhem 4X4 Club Incorporated

No. 50065555 · incorporated 2021

Never reregistered

Taieri Shooting Club Incorporated

No. 2714431 · incorporated 2018

Never reregistered

The Caregivers and Related Employees Independent Association of Staff Incorporated

No. 1618382 · incorporated 2005

Never reregistered

The Macandrew Bay Orphans' & Entertainers' Club, Incorporated

No. 226906 · incorporated 1938

Never reregistered

The New Zealand Union of Students' Associations Incorporated

No. 215752 · incorporated 1939

Never reregistered

The Otago Business Case Club Incorporated

No. 2543056 · incorporated 2010

Never reregistered

The Otago Motorcycle Club Incorporated

No. 50210596 · incorporated 2024

Removed

University of Otago Pacific Islands Students Association Incorporated

No. 2730833 · incorporated 2019

Never reregistered

Working for Otepoti Women Incorporated

No. 227022 · incorporated 1914

Never reregistered

Common questions about Dunedin societies

How many societies in Dunedin were struck off?

The register lists 39 societies at Dunedin addresses as Removed, of which 31 were still on the 1908 Act and had never reregistered under the 2022 Act.

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

What kind of Dunedin societies were affected?

Every kind, but cultural or friendship societys are the largest single group among the 39 removed in Dunedin. Clubs, churches, residents associations and cultural societies all appear on the list.

Can a Dunedin society still be restored?

Yes. Restoration stays open until 6 April 2032 for any of the 39 societies listed here, provided the application comes from someone who was an officer or member on the day it was removed.

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