# Musical Theatre New Zealand Incorporated

**Charities Register number:** CC27461
**Status:** Registered
**Registered since:** 2008-06-30
**Sector:** Arts & Culture
**ICNPO group:** Culture and Recreation
**Region:** Hamilton
**NZBN:** 9429042771265
**IRD donee status:** yes — donations may qualify for a tax credit

## Purpose

Vision Connecting communities creatively. Ko te Pūtaketanga Te huihuinga mai i ngā hapori wairua auaha. Mission One voice to educate, support and advocate; enriching all aspects of theatre in our community. Ko te huarahi Kia kotahi ai te whakaaro hei whakaora ai te iwi whare-tapere. Values Ngā Uaratanga: Commitment - to support our community with dedication and pride; valuing diversity. Me ngakau nui – Tautokohia tō tātou hapori, kia manaaki, kia tiaaki, kia whakapakari. Teamwork – stronger together – one voice, one goal. Me mahitahi – Kia kotahi ai te whakaaro. Integrity – safety, trust and respect. Me whakapono – Me mau ki te pono, te aroha, te manaaki. Belonging – an inclusive environment sharing a common passion. Me hono – hei āhurutanga te ngakau aroha.

## CharityData rating

- **Not rated** — Reports under the Tier 3/4 regime with limited disclosure and no detected red flags.
- **Status code:** `limited_disclosure`
- **Flags raised by the methodology:** none

Ratings are an analytical view computed from this charity's own filings to the Charities Register, using a published methodology: https://charitydata.co.nz/charity-insights/methodology. They are not advice and not a statement about any individual.

## Latest annual return (year ended 2025-12-31)

- **Total revenue:** NZ$145k
- **Total expenses:** NZ$165k
- **Surplus / deficit:** NZ$-20k
- **Total assets:** NZ$137k
- **Total liabilities:** NZ$22k
- **Net assets:** NZ$115k
- **Cash reserves:** NZ$66k
- **Donations:** NZ$0
- **Staff costs:** NZ$26k
- **Paid staff:** 1
- **Reporting tier:** Tier3
- **Source filing (PDF):** https://register.charities.govt.nz/Document/DownloadPdf?pdfType=AnnualReturnSummary&relatedId=44e8234e-d8e6-f011-bb4e-000d3acc4199&isPublic=true

All figures are as filed by the charity with Charities Services, in New Zealand dollars.

## Filing history

| Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Surplus/deficit | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | NZ$145k | NZ$165k | NZ$-20k | NZ$115k |
| 2024-12-31 | NZ$156k | NZ$369k | NZ$-213k | NZ$136k |
| 2023-12-31 | NZ$159k | NZ$267k | NZ$-108k | NZ$349k |
| 2022-12-31 | NZ$110k | NZ$92k | not disclosed | NZ$390k |
| 2021-12-31 | NZ$123k | NZ$126k | not disclosed | NZ$439k |
| 2020-12-31 | NZ$114k | NZ$98k | not disclosed | NZ$441k |
| 2019-12-31 | NZ$180k | NZ$178k | not disclosed | NZ$425k |
| 2018-12-31 | NZ$163k | NZ$178k | not disclosed | NZ$423k |
| 2017-12-31 | NZ$164k | NZ$168k | not disclosed | NZ$438k |
| 2016-12-31 | NZ$103k | NZ$91k | not disclosed | NZ$442k |

## Governance

- **Officers on the register:** 10 current (22 including former)
- **Chair recorded:** yes
- **Most recent audit opinion:** unqualified

Individual officers and trustees are not listed here. Their names are on the public Charities Register (https://register.charities.govt.nz/CharitiesRegister/ViewCharity?accountId=CC27461) and on the charity's profile page.

## Disclosed funders

- **Aotearoa Gaming Foundation** (foundation) — NZ$3k, year ended 2023-12-31
- **Pub Charity Limited** (foundation) — NZ$2k, year ended 2024-12-31
- **The Lion Foundation** (foundation) — NZ$2k, year ended 2023-12-31
- **Blue Sky Community Trust** (foundation) — NZ$916, year ended 2024-12-31

## Data freshness

- Register details: as of 2026-10-01
- Financials: last updated 2026-09-25
- Rating: computed 2026-09-26
- This document generated: 2026-10-01

Figures are as filed. A charity that has filed since the dates above may have newer numbers on the Charities Register.

## More data

- Charity profile: https://charitydata.co.nz/charities/musical-theatre-new-zealand-incorporated
- Structured facts (JSON): https://charitydata.co.nz/api/v1/charities/musical-theatre-new-zealand-incorporated/facts.json
- Short summary: https://charitydata.co.nz/api/v1/charities/musical-theatre-new-zealand-incorporated/summary.md
- Rating methodology: https://charitydata.co.nz/charity-insights/methodology
- Official register entry: https://register.charities.govt.nz/CharitiesRegister/ViewCharity?accountId=CC27461
- Charity website: http://www.mtnz.co.nz

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Published by [CharityData NZ](https://charitydata.co.nz). Canonical: https://charitydata.co.nz/charities/musical-theatre-new-zealand-incorporated. Primary source: Charities Services (Ngā Rātonga Kaupapa Atawhai), Department of Internal Affairs. Analytical scores are CharityData's own, computed under a published methodology, and are not advice. Generated 2026-10-01T09:56:58.806Z.