3 incorporated societies registered at a Waipukurau address were removed from the New Zealand register. 3 of them never reregistered under the Incorporated Societies Act 2022.
Central Hawkes Bay Victims Support Group Incorporated
No. 556578 · incorporated 1992
Hautope Water Scheme Incorporated
No. 1262298 · incorporated 2002
Takapau Squash Racquets Club Incorporated
No. 2237792 · incorporated 2009
How many societies in Waipukurau were struck off?
The register lists 3 societies at Waipukurau addresses as Removed, of which 3 were still on the 1908 Act and had never reregistered under the 2022 Act.
Why were so many Waipukurau 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 Waipukurau and everywhere else in New Zealand.
What kind of Waipukurau societies were affected?
Every kind, but welfare or charitable societys are the largest single group among the 3 removed in Waipukurau. Clubs, churches, residents associations and cultural societies all appear on the list.
Can a Waipukurau 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.