8 incorporated societies registered at a Stratford address were removed from the New Zealand register. 8 of them never reregistered under the Incorporated Societies Act 2022.
Marire Home Incorporated
No. 215057 · incorporated 1964
Matau Hall Society Incorporated
No. 1894587 · incorporated 2006
Stratford Squash Club Incorporated
No. 215249 · incorporated 1980
Stratford Volleyball Club Incorporated
No. 1797556 · incorporated 2006
Tahora Public Hall Association Incorporated
No. 214689 · incorporated 1915
Taranaki Regional Council Staff Association Incorporated
No. 1061197 · incorporated 2000
The Bernese Mountain Dog Club Incorporated
No. 587028 · incorporated 1993
Whakaahurangi Marae Incorporated
No. 215190 · incorporated 1976
How many societies in Stratford were struck off?
The register lists 8 societies at Stratford addresses as Removed, of which 8 were still on the 1908 Act and had never reregistered under the 2022 Act.
Why were so many Stratford 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 Stratford and everywhere else in New Zealand.
What kind of Stratford societies were affected?
Every kind, but sports clubs are the largest single group among the 8 removed in Stratford. Clubs, churches, residents associations and cultural societies all appear on the list.
Can a Stratford society still be restored?
Yes. Restoration stays open until 6 April 2032 for any of the 8 societies listed here, provided the application comes from someone who was an officer or member on the day it was removed.