Canterbury Botanical Society (N.Z.) Incorporated — Arts & Culture Charity in Christchurch
Canterbury Botanical Society (N.Z.) Incorporated is a Trust charity in the Arts & Culture sector, based in Christchurch, Christchurch. This organisation also provides funding to other charities. Annual revenue: $0.0M NZD. 1 red flag detected. Financial data as at March 2026.
Mission: The Society aims to provide an opportunity for the public to obtain a greater understanding and interest in NZ flora. The study of NZ plants, the publication of information specific to NZ botany and the preservation of NZ plants and their habitats, are promoted. Where possible the Society works with other organisations that have similar purposes.
- Registration Number
- CC38719
- Charity Type
- Trust
- Registration Date
- 2008-06-30
- Status
- Active
- Sector
- Arts & Culture
- Location
- Christchurch, Christchurch
- Website
- https://www.canterburybotanicalsociety.org.nz
- info@canterburybotanicalsociety.org.nz
- Funder Status
- Grant-making charity (society)
- Data as at
- March 2026
Financial Summary
- Total Revenue
- $0.0M NZD
- Total Expenses
- $0.0M NZD
- Reserve Months
- 0.0 months of operating expenses
- Financial Year End
- 2026-03-31
Financial History
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.0M | $0.0M | - |
| 2025 | $0.0M | $0.0M | - |
| 2024 | $0.0M | $0.0M | - |
| 2023 | $0.0M | $0.0M | - |
| 2022 | $0.0M | $0.0M | - |
| 2021 | $0.0M | $0.0M | - |
| 2020 | $0.0M | $0.0M | - |
| 2019 | $0.0M | $0.0M | - |
| 2018 | $0.0M | $0.0M | - |
| 2017 | $0.0M | $0.0M | - |
Board Members and Officers
Current Officers (6)
| Name | Role | Appointed |
|---|---|---|
| Rima Herber | Officer | 2026-07-03 |
| Edward Wilson | I.t. and Social Media Officer | 2026-06-08 |
| Heidi Newton | Officer | 2026-06-08 |
| Joesph Potter Butler | President | 2026-06-08 |
| Alice Shanks | Membership Coordinator | 2024-06-08 |
| Kate Steel | Officer | 2024-06-08 |
Former Officers (18)
- Melissa Hutchison — President (departed 2026-06-08)
- Paula Godfrey — Membership-Co-Ordinator (departed 2024-06-08)
- Thomas Ferguson — Vice President
- Susan Stevens — Treasurer
- Paula Greer — President (departed 2021-06-12)
- Fay Farrant — Secretary
- Gillian Giller — Membership Coordinator (departed 2023-06-10)
- Judy Bugo — Membership Coordinator (departed 2020-08-08)
- Sarah Wright — Treasurer (departed 2017-06-10)
- Jason Butt — Vice President (departed 2024-06-08)
- Jean-Marie Tompkins — Treasurer (departed 2016-06-11)
- Don Bell — Vice President (departed 2015-06-06)
- Zuni Steer — President (departed 2012-06-16)
- Ryan Young — Vice President (departed 2010-06-05)
- Bryony MacMillan — President (departed 2011-06-11)
- Joy Talbot — Vice President (departed 2009-06-06)
- Trevor Blogg — Treasurer (departed 2014-06-07)
- Margaret Geerkens — Vice President (departed 2009-06-06)
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Canterbury Botanical Society (N.Z.) Incorporated
Financial data as at March 2026. Sourced from Charities Services register.
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$8.2K
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About
The Society aims to provide an opportunity for the public to obtain a greater understanding and interest in NZ flora. The study of NZ plants, the publication of information specific to NZ botany and the preservation of NZ plants and their habitats, are promoted. Where possible the Society works with other organisations that have similar purposes.
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Ranked against 334 peers · Arts & Culture · Under $100K
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