Te Runanga O Nga Maata Waka Incorporated — Arts & Culture Charity in Christchurch
Te Runanga O Nga Maata Waka Incorporated is a Trust charity in the Arts & Culture sector, based in Christchurch, Christchurch. CharityData rates this charity C+ (66.8/100). Annual revenue: $11.7M NZD. 1 red flag detected. Financial data as at June 2025.
Mission: The aims of the Runanga will be carried out through operation of the following principles which a) in all matters of accountability, the Trust will expend itself to achieve those charitable objectives b) shall include the provision of programmes that derive from a cultural base developed and designed to enhance the self esteem and well being of the Runanga
- Registration Number
- CC27128
- Charity Type
- Trust
- Registration Date
- 2008-06-30
- Status
- Active
- CharityData Rating
- C+ (66.8/100)
- Sector
- Arts & Culture
- Location
- Christchurch, Christchurch
- accounts@maatawaka.org.nz
- Data as at
- June 2025
Beneficiaries: Children / young people, Family / whanau, Older people, Other - All
Financial Summary
- Total Revenue
- $11.7M NZD
- Total Expenses
- $0.2M NZD
- Total Assets
- $19.3M NZD
- Net Assets
- $13.1M NZD
- Reserve Months
- 1073.9 months of operating expenses
- Staff Count
- 84
- Volunteers
- 0
- Financial Year End
- 2025-06-30
Financial History
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11.7M | $0.2M | $13.1M |
| 2024 | $8.4M | $6.2M | $8.4M |
| 2023 | $7.4M | $5.2M | $8.1M |
| 2022 | $7.0M | $5.2M | $6.4M |
| 2021 | $5.0M | $0.0M | $4.5M |
| 2020 | $4.7M | $0.0M | $3.3M |
| 2019 | $3.9M | $0.0M | $2.1M |
| 2018 | $3.9M | $0.0M | $2.4M |
| 2016 | $2.9M | $0.0M | $1.9M |
| 2015 | $2.7M | $3.4M | $2.6M |
CharityData Rating
- Overall Grade
- C+
- Overall Score
- 66.8/100
- Financial Score
- 77.5
- Governance Score
- 75
- Transparency Score
- 65
Red Flags
- 2 trustees of this charity also sit on multiple other charity boards — concentrated trustee bandwidth may warrant board-skill-mix review.
Board Members and Officers
Current Officers (7)
| Name | Role | Appointed |
|---|---|---|
| Gilbert Taurua | Trustee | 2024-06-17 |
| Ross Paniora | Trustee | 2024-06-17 |
| Paul O'Neill | Trustee | 2024-04-29 |
| Stacey Hemopo | Trustee | 2024-02-29 |
| Henare Edwards | Chair | 2022-11-23 |
| Jeanette Campbell | Executive Manager | 2007-05-06 |
| Linda Ngata | CEO | 2007-05-06 |
Former Officers (13)
- Diane Tuari — Trustee (departed 2024-09-10)
- Dallas Hibbs — Vice Chairperson (departed 2014-06-24)
- Kim Wetini — Chair (departed 2021-12-03)
- Rachel McHutchison — Treasurer (departed 2016-07-29)
- Arana Talbot — Trustee (departed 2014-10-17)
- Norman Dewes — Executive Manager (departed 2023-12-31)
- Tuhorouta Kaui — Kaumatua (departed 2022-02-15)
- Pete Mason — Chair (departed 2018-08-21)
- Irihapeti Choat — Trustee (departed 2016-12-16)
- Helen Kaui — Trustee (departed 2016-10-10)
- Jane Burke — Trustee (departed 2015-06-26)
- Tania Curtis — Secretary (departed 2012-01-01)
- Myra Manihera — Trustee (departed 2014-07-01)
Executive Compensation
| Name | Role | Compensation | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mereana Taurima | Trustee | - | 2021 |
| Rangi Matamua | Trustee | - | 2018 |
| Koro Whakaari | Chairperson | - | 2021 |
| Jade Pihema | Trustee | - | 2018 |
| Takurua Waaka | Trustee | - | 2021 |
| Hori Parata | Trustee | - | 2021 |
| Aroha Wairoa | Trustee | - | 2021 |
| Melanie Mark-Shadbolt | Chair | - | 2018 |
| Aroha Reriti | Trustee | - | 2018 |
| Harikoa Waiwai | Trustee | - | 2018 |
| Julian Wilcox | Chief Executive Officer | - | 2018 |
Funding Sources
- Air Rescue Services Limited — $27,000
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Te Runanga O Nga Maata Waka Incorporated
Financial data as at June 2025. Sourced from Charities Services register.
$11.7M
$200.1K
$19.3M
84
Financial data from Charities Services annual return (FY2025). Ratings calculated using CharityData v3.1.1 methodology.
Endowment Foundation
Special Entity TypeThis is an endowment foundation that holds investments and provides grants. High reserves are expected and appropriate - this is not an operating charity.
Rating Note: Endowment foundations are rated using specialized criteria that recognize high reserves as appropriate. Metrics like grant distribution rate and investment returns are prioritized over program spending ratios.
About
The aims of the Runanga will be carried out through operation of the following principles which a) in all matters of accountability, the Trust will expend itself to achieve those charitable objectives b) shall include the provision of programmes that derive from a cultural base developed and designed to enhance the self esteem and well being of the Runanga
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Revenue Diversification
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