6 incorporated societies registered at a Matamata address were removed from the New Zealand register. 6 of them never reregistered under the Incorporated Societies Act 2022.
Japanese Karate Association Matamata Incorporated
No. 2580523 · incorporated 2013
Matamata Country Music Club Incorporated
No. 430797 · incorporated 1989
Matamata Motorcycle Club Incorporated
No. 213456 · incorporated 1955
Matamata Tennis Club Incorporated
No. 214136 · incorporated 1925
Okauia Hall Society Incorporated
No. 2555559 · incorporated 2011
Tauranga Pony Club Incorporated
No. 213976 · incorporated 1953
How many societies in Matamata were struck off?
The register lists 6 societies at Matamata addresses as Removed, of which 6 were still on the 1908 Act and had never reregistered under the 2022 Act.
Why were so many Matamata 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 Matamata and everywhere else in New Zealand.
What kind of Matamata societies were affected?
Every kind, but tennis clubs are the largest single group among the 6 removed in Matamata. Clubs, churches, residents associations and cultural societies all appear on the list.
Can a Matamata society still be restored?
Yes. Restoration stays open until 6 April 2032 for any of the 6 societies listed here, provided the application comes from someone who was an officer or member on the day it was removed.