Te Akatoki o Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha (Māori Students' Association) Incorporated — Education Charity in Christchurch
Te Akatoki o Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha (Māori Students' Association) Incorporated is a Trust charity in the Education sector, based in Christchurch, Christchurch. Annual revenue: $0.2M NZD. Financial data as at December 2025.
Mission: Te Akatoki advances education by supporting tauira Māori holistically to succeed at Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha. It helps its members to develop a strong identity grounded in our whakapapa, ahurea Māori and tikanga; obtain equitable resourcing to support Te Akatoki and our ākonga; be kaitiaki for our whenua to ensure sustainability for future generations; strengthen relationships between Te Akatoki, mana whenua and student associations/rōpū; and uphold the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi.
- Registration Number
- CC61874
- Charity Type
- Trust
- Registration Date
- 2023-12-20
- Status
- Active
- Sector
- Education
- Location
- Christchurch, Christchurch
- kaitiakiputea@teakatoki.co.nz
- Data as at
- December 2025
Financial Summary
- Total Revenue
- $0.2M NZD
- Total Expenses
- $0.2M NZD
- Total Assets
- $0.0M NZD
- Net Assets
- $0.0M 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 | $0.0M |
| 2024 | $0.2M | $0.2M | $0.0M |
| 2023 | $0.2M | $0.2M | $0.0M |
Board Members and Officers
Current Officers (17)
| Name | Role | Appointed |
|---|---|---|
| Tia Meremere Te Awa Douglas | Pou Taiao | 2026-05-28 |
| Kia Māia Goldsmith | Postgrad Representative | 2026-01-01 |
| Lizzie Evans | Arts Representative | 2026-01-01 |
| Samantha Bergin | Law Representative | 2026-01-01 |
| Estelle Vincent-Lee | Business Representative | 2026-01-01 |
| Hinekaea Tarotoa-Bannister | Science Representative | 2026-01-01 |
| Ethan Rademaker | Health Representative | 2026-01-01 |
| Morgan Kilkenny | Education Representative | 2026-01-01 |
| Julio Messenger | Engineering Representative | 2026-01-01 |
| Kaipo-Natanahira Ngai-Tokowaru | Pou Ahurea (cultural Officer) | 2026-01-01 |
| Liam Speechlay | Kaitiaki Pūtea (finances & Engagement Officer) | 2026-01-01 |
| Toby Gibson | Pou Pāpāho (communications Officer) | 2026-01-01 |
| Brooke Wharehinga | Pou Hono (events Officer) | 2026-01-01 |
| Kupuora Tarena | Pou Hauora (health and Wellbeing Officer) | 2026-01-01 |
| Hana-Amaia Tamati-Paratene | Pou Ahurea (cultural Officer) | 2026-01-01 |
| Meretitia Roffey | Tumuaki Tuarua | 2025-01-01 |
| Sophia Clarke-Walker | Tumuaki | 2024-01-01 |
Former Officers (27)
- Kayl Davis — Māngai Pūtaiao (departed 2025-12-31)
- Samuel Sherrington — Pou Taiao (departed 2026-05-18)
- Te Arohanui Edwards — Postgraduate Academic Representative (departed 2024-12-31)
- Tāmati Cunningham — Arts Academic Representative (departed 2025-12-31)
- Te Taiaumihi-a-Kiwa Whatuira — Health Officer (departed 2025-12-31)
- Paapu Te Matawhero Mandela Mckree Jansen — Engineering Academic Representative (departed 2025-12-31)
- Kate Henry — Education Academic Representative (departed 2024-12-31)
- Xiah Ngahuia Maeva — Communication and Engagement Officer (departed 2024-12-31)
- Rohm Dixon — Business Academic Representative (departed 2025-12-31)
- Lucy Jessep — Sciences Academic Representative (departed 2024-12-31)
- Paige Columbus — Finance and Engagement Officer (departed 2025-12-31)
- Tyrone Foster — General Executive (departed 2024-12-31)
- Keriana Snodgrass — Law Academic Representative (departed 2024-12-31)
- Latu Lolohea — Sustainability Officer (departed 2024-12-31)
- Max Beech — Education Academic Representative (departed 2023-12-31)
- Dominic Budgen — Science Academic Representative (departed 2023-12-31)
- Atarau Doig — Health Academic Representative (departed 2024-05-31)
- Matteo Brennan — Engineering Academic Representative (departed 2023-12-31)
- Wairaamia Taratoa-Bannister — Vice President (departed 2025-12-31)
- Shardae Watson — Sustainability Officer (departed 2023-12-31)
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Te Akatoki o Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha (Māori Students' Association) Incorporated
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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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Te Akatoki advances education by supporting tauira Māori holistically to succeed at Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha. It helps its members to develop a strong identity grounded in our whakapapa, ahurea Māori and tikanga; obtain equitable resourcing to support Te Akatoki and our ākonga; be kaitiaki for our whenua to ensure sustainability for future generations; strengthen relationships between Te Akatoki, mana whenua and student associations/rōpū; and uphold the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi.
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