9 incorporated societies registered at a Whakatane address were removed from the New Zealand register. 8 of them never reregistered under the Incorporated Societies Act 2022.
Edgecumbe Pony Club Incorporated
No. 1414242 · incorporated 2003
Kahu Pūtoi Incorporated
No. 50011820 · incorporated 2019
Ohinez Incorporated
No. 50215659 · incorporated 2024
Rangitaiki Sports Club Incorporated
No. 50150232 · incorporated 2023
Te Teko RSA Incorporated
No. 877278 · incorporated 1997
The Classics Car and Caravan Show Whakatane Incorporated
No. 50078810 · incorporated 2021
Waka Ama O Whakatane Incorporated
No. 1633798 · incorporated 2005
Whakatane Community Orchestra Incorporated
No. 2270365 · incorporated 2009
Whakatane Community Toy Library Incorporated
No. 876387 · incorporated 1997
How many societies in Whakatane were struck off?
The register lists 9 societies at Whakatane addresses as Removed, of which 8 were still on the 1908 Act and had never reregistered under the 2022 Act.
Why were so many Whakatane 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 Whakatane and everywhere else in New Zealand.
What kind of Whakatane societies were affected?
Every kind, but sports clubs are the largest single group among the 9 removed in Whakatane. Clubs, churches, residents associations and cultural societies all appear on the list.
Can a Whakatane society still be restored?
Yes. Restoration stays open until 6 April 2032 for any of the 9 societies listed here, provided the application comes from someone who was an officer or member on the day it was removed.