3 incorporated societies registered at a Stewart Island address were removed from the New Zealand register. 2 of them never reregistered under the Incorporated Societies Act 2022.
Future Rakiura Incorporated
No. 50052463 · incorporated 2020
Lions Club of Stewart Island Incorporated
No. 225724 · incorporated 1975
Southland Marine Farmers Association Incorporated
No. 1580838 · incorporated 2004
How many societies in Stewart Island were struck off?
The register lists 3 societies at Stewart Island addresses as Removed, of which 2 were still on the 1908 Act and had never reregistered under the 2022 Act.
Why were so many Stewart Island 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 Stewart Island and everywhere else in New Zealand.
What kind of Stewart Island societies were affected?
Every kind, but trade or industry bodys are the largest single group among the 3 removed in Stewart Island. Clubs, churches, residents associations and cultural societies all appear on the list.
Can a Stewart Island society still be restored?
Yes. Restoration stays open until 6 April 2032 for any of the 3 societies listed here, provided the application comes from someone who was an officer or member on the day it was removed.