Moeraki Limited — Community Development Charity in Palmerston
Moeraki Limited is a Incorporated Society charity in the Community Development sector, based in Palmerston, Palmerston. This organisation also provides funding to other charities. CharityData rates this charity B- (70.8/100). Annual revenue: $0.6M NZD. Financial data as at June 2025.
Mission: “The Company has the capacity to carry on or undertake any business or activity, do any act or enter into any transaction PROVIDED HOWEVER that the Company shall exercise all such powers and privileges and apply all income and/or capital of the Company exclusively for the charitable purposes in New Zealand listed below for the benefit of Moeraki Rünaka (Te Rūnanga o Moeraki Incorporated Society) and communities associated with and connected to the region of Te Waipounamu:” Its Charitable Purposes include 14 ranges of activities broadly grouped around providing activities leading to health and wellbeing for the poor and needy, providing education and training, maintaining Māori cultural facilities and providing Māori cultural activities, and contributing to environmental sustainability. “As a charity Moeraki Limited is committed to growing and protecting the Company’s investment base so these assets may be used to enhance the wellbeing and cultural strength of those who whakapapa
- Registration Number
- CC37614
- Charity Type
- Incorporated Society
- Registration Date
- 2008-06-30
- Status
- Active
- CharityData Rating
- B- (70.8/100)
- Sector
- Community Development
- Location
- Palmerston, Palmerston
- moeraki.runanga@ngaitahu.iwi.nz
- Funder Status
- Grant-making charity (iwi_trust)
- Data as at
- June 2025
Beneficiaries: Children / young people, Family / whanau, Older people, People of a certain ethnic / racial origin
Financial Summary
- Total Revenue
- $0.6M NZD
- Total Expenses
- $0.2M NZD
- Total Assets
- $28.0M NZD
- Net Assets
- $27.1M NZD
- Reserve Months
- 2145.1 months of operating expenses
- Staff Count
- 0
- Volunteers
- 0
- Financial Year End
- 2025-06-30
Financial History
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.6M | $0.2M | $27.1M |
| 2024 | $15.1M | $1.1M | $25.8M |
| 2023 | $6.2M | $0.8M | $11.9M |
| 2022 | $0.7M | $0.2M | $6.2M |
| 2021 | $0.6M | $0.5M | $5.7M |
| 2020 | $0.5M | $0.6M | $5.3M |
| 2019 | $0.7M | $0.1M | $5.3M |
| 2018 | $1.7M | $0.1M | $4.8M |
| 2017 | $0.5M | $0.4M | $3.5M |
| 2016 | $0.4M | $0.4M | $3.2M |
CharityData Rating
- Overall Grade
- B-
- Overall Score
- 70.8/100
- Financial Score
- 77.5
- Governance Score
- 55
- Transparency Score
- 85
Board Members and Officers
Current Officers (4)
| Name | Role | Appointed |
|---|---|---|
| Mike Buchanan | Director | 2023-05-07 |
| Shannon Goldsmith | Director | 2018-07-27 |
| Donald McFarlane | Director | 2009-04-29 |
| Trevor McGlinchey | Director | 2008-06-30 |
Former Officers (8)
- Bo Liu — Finance Administrator (departed 2020-12-31)
- Desmond Tipa — Director (departed 2019-07-31)
- Koa Whitau-Kean — Director (departed 2025-07-17)
- Rodger Finlay — Committee Member/director (departed 2022-03-31)
- Koa Mantell — Trustee (departed 2009-04-29)
- Joseph Taurimu — Director (departed 2009-04-29)
- Anthony Brady — Director (departed 2009-04-29)
- Robyn Maguigan — Director (departed 2009-04-29)
Executive Compensation
| Name | Role | Compensation | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Board/Trustees (aggregate) | Directors | $35,822 | 2024 |
| Board/Trustees (aggregate) | Directors | $35,822 | 2025 |
| Board/Trustees (aggregate) | Directors | $35,822 | - |
| Shannon Goldsmith | Director | $0 | 2024 |
| Don McFarlane | Director | $0 | 2025 |
| Shannon Goldsmith | Director | $0 | 2025 |
| Trevor John McGlinchey | Director | $0 | 2025 |
| Mike Buchanan | Director | $0 | 2024 |
| Don McFarlane | Director | $0 | 2024 |
| Mike Buchanan | Director | $0 | 2025 |
| Koa Whitau-Kean | Director | $0 | 2025 |
| Trevor John McGlinchey | Director | $0 | 2024 |
| Mike Buchanan | Director | $0 | - |
| Shannon Goldsmith | Director | $0 | - |
| Trevor John McGlinchey | Director | $0 | - |
| Koa Whitau-Kean | Director | $0 | - |
| Koa Whitau-Kean | Director | $0 | 2024 |
| Don McFarlane | Director | $0 | - |
Service Providers
- Findex
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Moeraki Limited
Financial data as at June 2025. Sourced from Charities Services register.
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$28.0M
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.
Funder Profile
GrantmakerThis organisation makes grants or donations to other charities and organisations.
About
“The Company has the capacity to carry on or undertake any business or activity, do any act or enter into any transaction PROVIDED HOWEVER that the Company shall exercise all such powers and privileges and apply all income and/or capital of the Company exclusively for the charitable purposes in New Zealand listed below for the benefit of Moeraki Rünaka (Te Rūnanga o Moeraki Incorporated Society) and communities associated with and connected to the region of Te Waipounamu:” Its Charitable Purposes include 14 ranges of activities broadly grouped around providing activities leading to health and wellbeing for the poor and needy, providing education and training, maintaining Māori cultural facilities and providing Māori cultural activities, and contributing to environmental sustainability. “As a charity Moeraki Limited is committed to growing and protecting the Company’s investment base so these assets may be used to enhance the wellbeing and cultural strength of those who whakapapa
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Revenue Diversification
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Peer Comparison
Ranked against 147 peers · Community Development · $100K – $1M
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