North Shore Brass Incorporated — Arts & Culture Charity in Auckland
North Shore Brass Incorporated is a Incorporated Society charity in the Arts & Culture sector, based in Auckland, Auckland. Annual revenue: $0.2M NZD. Financial data as at December 2025.
Mission: NSB is an organisation dedicated to maintaining its position as one of the leading entertainment providers in Auckland. The success of NSB is measured by its ability to satisfy the musical and entertainment needs of the general public, wherever it plays. Its focus is on the key attributes and philosophies that has sustained NSB for over 100 years: •A tradition of quality musicianship; •Versatility in musical style and performance; •Professionalism; and •To promote and teach young members to guarantee musical longevity. NSB aims to provide a musically and socially rewarding environment for all of its members and audiences alike.
- Registration Number
- CC28334
- Charity Type
- Incorporated Society
- Registration Date
- 2008-06-30
- Status
- Active
- Sector
- Arts & Culture
- Location
- Auckland, Auckland
- Website
- http://www.northshorebrass.org.nz
- northshorebrassnz@gmail.com
- Data as at
- December 2025
Beneficiaries: Children / young people, General public, Older people
Financial Summary
- Total Revenue
- $0.2M NZD
- Total Expenses
- $0.2M NZD
- Total Assets
- $0.4M NZD
- Net Assets
- $0.4M NZD
- Reserve Months
- 0.0 months of operating expenses
- Financial Year End
- 2025-12-31
Financial History
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.2M | $0.2M | $0.4M |
| 2024 | $0.1M | $0.2M | $0.4M |
| 2023 | $0.3M | $0.3M | $0.4M |
| 2022 | $0.1M | $0.1M | $0.4M |
| 2021 | $0.1M | $0.1M | $0.4M |
| 2020 | $0.1M | $0.1M | $0.4M |
| 2019 | $0.1M | $0.1M | $0.4M |
| 2018 | $0.1M | $0.1M | $0.4M |
| 2017 | $0.1M | $0.1M | $0.4M |
| 2016 | $0.1M | $0.1M | $0.5M |
Board Members and Officers
Current Officers (3)
| Name | Role | Appointed |
|---|---|---|
| Bridget Clark | Secretary | 2025-03-16 |
| Owen Melhuish | Chair | 2012-08-26 |
| Rachel Sullivan | Treasurer | 2008-06-30 |
Former Officers (6)
- Ruth Lovelock — Secretary (departed 2025-03-16)
- Kathryn Baird — Secretary (departed 2020-11-21)
- Kathy McDonald — Secretary (departed 2018-08-24)
- Erica Tuffin — Secretary (departed 2009-08-15)
- Brent Large — Musical Director (departed 2009-08-15)
- Kenneth Mckay — President (departed 2012-08-26)
Funding Sources
- Four Winds Foundation Limited — $21,500
- Aotearoa Gaming Foundation — $14,910
- Pub Charity Limited — $11,753
- Pelorus Trust — $10,000
- Aotearoa Gaming Foundation — $6,600
- Four Winds Foundation Limited — $5,000
- Four Winds Foundation Limited — $4,501
- The Lion Foundation — $4,000
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North Shore Brass Incorporated
Financial data as at December 2025. Sourced from Charities Services register.
Small volunteer-led organisations are not letter-graded: the standard financial template does not fit entities without paid staff, large revenue, or significant government funding. The charity's filed figures are shown above.
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About
NSB is an organisation dedicated to maintaining its position as one of the leading entertainment providers in Auckland. The success of NSB is measured by its ability to satisfy the musical and entertainment needs of the general public, wherever it plays. Its focus is on the key attributes and philosophies that has sustained NSB for over 100 years: •A tradition of quality musicianship; •Versatility in musical style and performance; •Professionalism; and •To promote and teach young members to guarantee musical longevity. NSB aims to provide a musically and socially rewarding environment for all of its members and audiences alike.
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