The Dunedin Opera Company Incorporated — Arts & Culture Charity in Dunedin
The Dunedin Opera Company Incorporated is a Incorporated Society charity in the Arts & Culture sector, based in Dunedin, Dunedin. Annual revenue: $0.0M NZD. Financial data as at December 2025.
Mission: The Company is established and maintained exclusively for charitable purposes, including any ancillary activities that support these aims. Its core purpose is to advance the study, appreciation, and performance of opera—encompassing the traditional repertoire, New Zealand opera, and concert performances in the southern region. As New Zealand’s longest-running opera company, we are committed to enriching the dynamic culture of our community by producing high-quality, innovative operatic performances that support both emerging and established artists, whilst nurturing local talent. We aim to create a welcoming, inclusive environment where performers and audiences alike can experience the transformative power of opera. Recognising opera as a multidimensional theatrical art form, the Company may also undertake related activities necessary to support the development, presentation, and sustainability of opera in Dunedin. Any income, benefit, or advantage must be used to advance the charity
- Registration Number
- CC25634
- Charity Type
- Incorporated Society
- Registration Date
- 2008-06-09
- Status
- Active
- Sector
- Arts & Culture
- Location
- Dunedin, Dunedin
- operaotago@gmail.com
- Data as at
- December 2025
Beneficiaries: Children / young people, General public, Older people, Other charities, People of a certain ethnic / racial origin, Voluntary bodies other than charities
Financial Summary
- Total Revenue
- $0.0M NZD
- Total Expenses
- $0.0M NZD
- Reserve Months
- 0.0 months of operating expenses
- Staff Count
- 2
- Financial Year End
- 2025-12-31
Financial History
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.0M | $0.0M | - |
| 2024 | $0.0M | $0.0M | - |
| 2023 | $0.0M | $0.0M | $0.0M |
| 2022 | $0.1M | $0.0M | $0.1M |
| 2021 | $0.0M | $0.0M | $0.0M |
| 2020 | $0.0M | $0.0M | $0.1M |
| 2019 | $0.1M | $0.1M | $0.1M |
| 2018 | $0.1M | $0.1M | $0.1M |
| 2017 | $0.1M | $0.1M | $0.1M |
| 2016 | $0.1M | $0.1M | $0.1M |
Board Members and Officers
Current Officers (2)
| Name | Role | Appointed |
|---|---|---|
| Maggie Holtman | Secretary | 2026-06-16 |
| Catherine Highton-Sim | Committee Member | 2025-05-20 |
Former Officers (44)
- Ivan Graham — Treasurer
- Kathryn Gardner — Secretary (departed 2026-06-16)
- Christine Wilson — Committee Member
- Jordan Wichman — Executive Officer (departed 2025-02-18)
- Federico Freschi — Executive Officer (departed 2023-09-19)
- Holly Paragreen — Executive Officer (departed 2023-05-23)
- Linda Brewster — Committee Member
- Rhiannon Cooper — Executive Officer (departed 2023-05-23)
- John Buchanan — Executive Officer (departed 2025-03-27)
- Rhys Thorn — Executive Officer (departed 2019-04-16)
- Claire Barton — Executive Officer (departed 2020-11-17)
- Peter Russell — Executive Officer (departed 2019-04-16)
- Scott Bezett — Secretary (departed 2023-05-23)
- Adelaide Dunn — Secretary (departed 2019-04-16)
- Anita Gibbs — Executive Officer (departed 2018-03-14)
- Geoffrey Swift — Executive Officer (departed 2018-03-14)
- Natalie Paterson — Executive Officer (departed 2018-03-14)
- Ingrid Fomison-Nurse — Chair (departed 2020-06-09)
- Sarah Oliver — Secretary (departed 2018-03-14)
- Harriet Moir — Executive Officer (departed 2020-06-09)
Funding Sources
- Lion Foundation — $6,800
- Aotearoa Gaming Foundation — $1,600
- Pub Charity Limited — $1,295
- Grassroots Trust Central Limited — $1,085.22
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The Dunedin Opera Company Incorporated
Financial data as at December 2025. Sourced from Charities Services register.
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The Company is established and maintained exclusively for charitable purposes, including any ancillary activities that support these aims. Its core purpose is to advance the study, appreciation, and performance of opera—encompassing the traditional repertoire, New Zealand opera, and concert performances in the southern region. As New Zealand’s longest-running opera company, we are committed to enriching the dynamic culture of our community by producing high-quality, innovative operatic performances that support both emerging and established artists, whilst nurturing local talent. We aim to create a welcoming, inclusive environment where performers and audiences alike can experience the transformative power of opera. Recognising opera as a multidimensional theatrical art form, the Company may also undertake related activities necessary to support the development, presentation, and sustainability of opera in Dunedin. Any income, benefit, or advantage must be used to advance the charity
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