Whakatu Marae Committee Incorporated — Social Services Charity in Nelson
Whakatu Marae Committee Incorporated is a Trust charity in the Social Services sector, based in Nelson, Nelson. This organisation also provides funding to other charities. CharityData rates this charity A- (88.4/100). Annual revenue: $5.1M NZD. Financial data as at June 2025.
Mission: To be united, innovative, and the leading marae in Te Tau Ihu ō te Waka a Maui, ensuring Tinorangātiratangā is able to flourish for the benefit of our whānau, hapū, iwi and our mokopuna.
- Registration Number
- CC38862
- Charity Type
- Trust
- Registration Date
- 2009-03-29
- Status
- Active
- CharityData Rating
- A- (88.4/100)
- Sector
- Social Services
- Location
- Nelson, Nelson
- carol.hippolite@whakatumarae.co.nz
- Funder Status
- Grant-making charity (iwi_trust)
- Data as at
- June 2025
Beneficiaries: Children / young people, Family / whanau, General public, Older people, People of a certain ethnic / racial origin, People with disabilities
Financial Summary
- Total Revenue
- $5.1M NZD
- Total Expenses
- $4.8M NZD
- Total Assets
- $6.3M NZD
- Net Assets
- $5.2M NZD
- Reserve Months
- 7.8 months of operating expenses
- Staff Count
- 50
- Volunteers
- 0
- Financial Year End
- 2025-06-30
Financial History
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5.1M | $4.8M | $5.2M |
| 2024 | $5.0M | $4.9M | $4.9M |
| 2023 | $5.0M | $4.4M | $4.8M |
| 2022 | $5.2M | $4.2M | $4.3M |
| 2021 | $3.3M | $2.7M | $3.3M |
| 2020 | $1.5M | $1.3M | $2.7M |
| 2019 | $1.2M | $1.1M | $2.5M |
| 2018 | $1.1M | $1.1M | $2.4M |
| 2017 | $1.1M | $1.1M | $2.3M |
| 2016 | $0.9M | $0.9M | $2.3M |
CharityData Rating
- Overall Grade
- A-
- Overall Score
- 88.4/100
- Financial Score
- 94.2
- Governance Score
- 75
- Transparency Score
- 65
- Program Spending Ratio
- 0.9%
Board Members and Officers
Current Officers (10)
| Name | Role | Appointed |
|---|---|---|
| Nicolas Rex Smith Committee Member - Council | Mayor | - |
| Russell Thomas | Committee Member | 2025-07-03 |
| Nicolas Smith | Committee-Member-Council-(mayor) | 2022-11-30 |
| Billy Wilson | Comittee Member | 2021-10-31 |
| Andrew Stephens | Committee Member | 2017-11-01 |
| Rāwenata Gieger | Committee Member | 2012-10-01 |
| Dayveen Stephens | Committee Member | 2010-10-01 |
| Janis DeThierry | Secretary | 2010-10-01 |
| Maraea Teariki | Committee Member | 2010-10-01 |
| Jane du Feu | Chair | 2008-01-16 |
Former Officers (15)
- Kelly Ratapu — Trustee
- Kura Stafford — Komiti-Member-Ngati-Rarua (departed 2025-11-09)
- Diane Strong — Committee-Member-Ngati-Tama (departed 2017-11-01)
- Hughes (Luke) Katu — Committee-Member-Ngati-Rarua (departed 2018-09-19)
- Olivia Hall — Committee (departed 2015-10-09)
- Rachel Reese — Committee-Member-City-of-Nelson-Representative (departed 2022-11-30)
- Aldo Miccio — Individual
- Don Manunui — Committee Member (departed 2011-07-01)
- Wilmarae Rodrigues — Committee Member (departed 2012-06-30)
- Pirihira Paul — Committee Member (departed 2009-10-15)
- Roma Hippolite — Committee Member (departed 2009-10-15)
- Moetu Stephens — Committee Member (departed 2016-03-01)
- Kerry Marshall — Committee Member (departed 2011-07-01)
- Jon Mcgregor — Committee Member (departed 2011-07-01)
- Waihaere Mason — Committee Member (departed 2023-06-30)
Funding Sources
- New Zealand Community Trust — $15,000
- Pub Charity Limited — $7,000
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Whakatu Marae Committee Incorporated
Financial data as at June 2025. Sourced from Charities Services register.
$5.1M
$4.8M
$6.3M
50
Financial data from Charities Services annual return (FY2025). Ratings calculated using CharityData v3.1.1 methodology.
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GrantmakerThis organisation makes grants or donations to other charities and organisations.
About
To be united, innovative, and the leading marae in Te Tau Ihu ō te Waka a Maui, ensuring Tinorangātiratangā is able to flourish for the benefit of our whānau, hapū, iwi and our mokopuna.
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