Charity faced possible deregistration when awarded $1m Health NZ tender

PremiumJames PocockEditor - Gisborne Herald·Gisborne Herald·24 Aug, 2026 05:00 PM5 mins to read‌Te Kupenga Net Trust's CEO Hine Moeke-Murray says the charity has been working constructively with the Department of Internal Affairs to complete the outstanding reports. Photos / Gisborne HeraldA charity was facing possible deregistration for its failure to file annual returns on time when it was awarded a $1 million Government tender to open a mental health support cafe in Gisborne.

Te Kupenga Net Trust’s chief executive says the charity has been working constructively with the Department of

Charity faced possible deregistration when awarded $1m Health NZ tender

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