Waipareira to be deregistered as a charity

Waipareira, which has been in operation since 1993, has been accused of misusing its charitable status for commercial gain.

Background

Waipareira is a Māori-based charity that provides a range of services, including education, employment, and health initiatives. The organization has a significant presence in Auckland and has been involved in various high-profile projects, including the development of the Waipareira Health Centre. However, over the past four years, Charities Services has been investigating allegations of misconduct by the organization.

Investigation Findings

Charities Services has found evidence of Waipareira’s misuse of its charitable status for commercial gain. The investigation revealed that the organization had been using its charitable status to promote its own business interests, including the sale of merchandise and the provision of services to its own members.

The Impact of Deregistration on Waipareira

Waipareira, a Maori health and wellbeing organisation, is facing a significant challenge with the potential deregistration of its charitable trust status. This change would have far-reaching consequences for the organisation, its stakeholders, and the community it serves.

The Current Status of Waipareira

Waipareira is currently registered as a charitable trust, which provides it with a range of benefits, including tax concessions and the ability to access funding from government agencies.

Waipareira has done many good things for the communities they serve.

The Waipareira Māori Trust Board

Waipareira is a Māori trust that has been serving the communities of South Auckland for over 40 years. The trust was established in 1978 and has since become a leading provider of social services, health, and education programs for Māori and Pacific peoples.

History of Waipareira

Waipareira’s history is deeply rooted in the struggles and triumphs of the Māori people. The trust was formed in response to the social and economic disparities faced by Māori communities in South Auckland. In the 1970s, Māori people were facing significant challenges, including poverty, unemployment, and poor health outcomes. The trust’s early years were marked by a focus on addressing these disparities through social services, health programs, and education initiatives. Waipareira’s founders recognized the importance of self-determination and self-reliance in addressing the needs of Māori communities. The trust’s early successes were built on the principles of whānau (family), whakapapa (genealogy), and manaakitanga (respect).

Services and Programs

Waipareira provides a wide range of services and programs to support the well-being of Māori and Pacific peoples.