4 incorporated societies registered at a Wellsford address were removed from the New Zealand register. 3 of them never reregistered under the Incorporated Societies Act 2022.
Citizens Advice Bureau Wellsford Incorporated
No. 578236 · incorporated 1993
Port Albert Recreational Domain Association Incorporated
No. 50220520 · incorporated 2024
Tomarata Indoor Bowling Club Incorporated
No. 223805 · incorporated 1968
Waitemata District Pony Club Incorporated
No. 567413 · incorporated 1992
How many societies in Wellsford were struck off?
The register lists 4 societies at Wellsford addresses as Removed, of which 3 were still on the 1908 Act and had never reregistered under the 2022 Act.
Why were so many Wellsford 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 Wellsford and everywhere else in New Zealand.
What kind of Wellsford societies were affected?
Every kind, but equestrian clubs are the largest single group among the 4 removed in Wellsford. Clubs, churches, residents associations and cultural societies all appear on the list.
Can a Wellsford society still be restored?
Yes. Restoration stays open until 6 April 2032 for any of the 4 societies listed here, provided the application comes from someone who was an officer or member on the day it was removed.