1 incorporated society registered at a Ruatapu address was removed from the New Zealand register. 0 of them never reregistered under the Incorporated Societies Act 2022.
How many societies in Ruatapu were struck off?
The register lists 1 societies at Ruatapu addresses as Removed, of which 0 were still on the 1908 Act and had never reregistered under the 2022 Act.
Why were so many Ruatapu 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 Ruatapu and everywhere else in New Zealand.
What kind of Ruatapu societies were affected?
Every kind, but arts or performance societys are the largest single group among the 1 removed in Ruatapu. Clubs, churches, residents associations and cultural societies all appear on the list.
Can a Ruatapu society still be restored?
Yes. Restoration stays open until 6 April 2032 for any of the 1 societies listed here, provided the application comes from someone who was an officer or member on the day it was removed.