Te Awhi Rito — Religion Charity in Otaki
Te Awhi Rito is a Trust charity in the Religion sector, based in Otaki, Otaki. Annual revenue: $0.1M NZD. Financial data as at March 2025.
Mission: Te Awhi Rito Trust nurtures at-risk tamariki in Ōtaki, a Māori and bilingual community, fostering wellbeing, cultural identity, and resilience. Inspired by the harakeke plant, our purpose is to provide a safe, trauma-informed environment for 12–15 tamariki weekly and 20 preschoolers through after-school programmes, dinner clubs, and playgroups. Founded by Rangiatea’s Māori and Tikanga Pākehā Anglican churches and the Presbyterian church, we engage kaumatua and Te Wānanga o Raukawa youth workers to deliver meals, life skills, and cultural activities. Our majority Māori, inclusive team supports whānau, promoting intergenerational ties and self-management. Now in our fourth year, our mature model yields improved tamariki behaviour and confidence, benefiting the community. We whakamanawa tamariki to thrive.
- Registration Number
- CC59321
- Charity Type
- Trust
- Registration Date
- 2021-08-19
- Status
- Active
- Sector
- Religion
- Location
- Otaki, Otaki
- Website
- www.teawhirito.nz
- admin@teawhirito.nz
- Data as at
- March 2025
Financial Summary
- Total Revenue
- $0.1M NZD
- Total Expenses
- $0.1M NZD
- Reserve Months
- 0.0 months of operating expenses
- Staff Count
- 6
- Volunteers
- 0
- Financial Year End
- 2025-03-31
Financial History
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.1M | $0.1M | - |
| 2024 | $0.0M | $0.1M | $0.0M |
| 2023 | $0.0M | $0.0M | $0.0M |
| 2022 | $0.0M | $0.0M | $0.0M |
Board Members and Officers
Current Officers (5)
| Name | Role | Appointed |
|---|---|---|
| Kathryn Lewis | Co-Ordinator | 2022-05-01 |
| Peter Jackson | Trustee | 2021-08-19 |
| Shane Hastie | Trustee | 2021-08-19 |
| Simon Falconer | Trustee | 2021-06-08 |
| Marie Collin | Trustee | 2021-06-08 |
Former Officers (1)
- Denise Hapeta — Trustee (departed 2025-05-12)
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Te Awhi Rito
Financial data as at March 2025. Sourced from Charities Services register.
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Financial data from Charities Services annual return (FY2025). Ratings calculated using CharityData v3.1.1 methodology.
About
Te Awhi Rito Trust nurtures at-risk tamariki in Ōtaki, a Māori and bilingual community, fostering wellbeing, cultural identity, and resilience. Inspired by the harakeke plant, our purpose is to provide a safe, trauma-informed environment for 12–15 tamariki weekly and 20 preschoolers through after-school programmes, dinner clubs, and playgroups. Founded by Rangiatea’s Māori and Tikanga Pākehā Anglican churches and the Presbyterian church, we engage kaumatua and Te Wānanga o Raukawa youth workers to deliver meals, life skills, and cultural activities. Our majority Māori, inclusive team supports whānau, promoting intergenerational ties and self-management. Now in our fourth year, our mature model yields improved tamariki behaviour and confidence, benefiting the community. We whakamanawa tamariki to thrive.
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Ranked against 261 peers · Religion · Under $100K
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