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Motueka, Tasman Reg: CC23509 (Charities Services) Sign up to see website
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86
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
86/100 · methodology

About Abel Tasman Birdsong Trust

The Abel Tasman Birdsong Trust aims: - To preserve native flora and fauna in the Abel Tasman National Park. - To enhance the Abel Tasman National Park and its environs for recreation and enjoyment by residents now and in the future. - To generally promote the sustainable management of resources in the Abel Tasman National Park and its environs.

Founded
Headquarters
Motueka, Tasman
Foundation type
Charitable Trust
Size
small

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar environment in New Zealand
Integrity Assessment This charity: 86
Peer average: 86

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for Charities Services deregistration, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Abel Tasman Birdsong Trust has a substantially complete profile.

  • GiveRadar holds 18 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 91% of the 1,082 environment charities in New Zealand with filings on record. See the filings
  • Its integrity score of 86 places it in the top 1% of the 1,162 environment charities in New Zealand GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (18 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Abel Tasman Birdsong Trust is a registered environment nonprofit based in Motueka, Tasman, New Zealand. It is registered with Charities Services New Zealand. It was founded in 2008 and has been operating for 18 years. Its registration number is CC23509. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 86/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports NZ$79K in annual revenue. 8 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Abel Tasman Birdsong Trust's official registration number is CC23509, as recorded in the national registry of New Zealand.

Abel Tasman Birdsong Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 86 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in New Zealand is 86/100.

Abel Tasman Birdsong Trust is located in Motueka, Tasman, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years.

Based on official tax filings, Abel Tasman Birdsong Trust has NZ$79K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of NZ$798K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Abel Tasman Birdsong Trust is classified as an Environment organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a Charitable Trust. By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has NZ$79K in annual revenue. The organization has 8 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Abel Tasman Birdsong Trust. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

According to GiveRadar's records, Abel Tasman Birdsong Trust is registered with Charities Services New Zealand and overseen by Charities Services. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

The Abel Tasman Birdsong Trust aims: - To preserve native flora and fauna in the Abel Tasman National Park. - To enhance the Abel Tasman National Park and its environs for recreation and enjoyment by residents now and in the future. - To generally promote the sustainable management of resources in the Abel Tasman National Park and its environs. Abel Tasman Birdsong Trust is classified as an environment organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2008.

Among environment charities registered in New Zealand: Its annual revenue of NZ$79K is below the peer average of NZ$798K.

Abel Tasman Birdsong Trust is registered with Charities Services New Zealand. If the organization has donee status approved by Inland Revenue, individual donations over $5 qualify for a 33.33% tax credit. You can claim up to the lesser of your total donations or your taxable income.

Annual revenue
NZ$10K-NZ$100K
Source: nz_charities (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

10 years on file from nz_charities (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020, FY2019, FY2018, FY2017, FY2016.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of New Zealand under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
1

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

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Abby B•••••
Operations Manager

Officers & trustees (8)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

7 articles found

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Celebration recognises philanthropic transformation of Abel Tasman National Park: Media release 17 February 2026 - Depar
Feb 2026
www.doc.govt.nz
Celebration recognises philanthropic transformation of Abel Tasman National Park
Feb 2026
livenews.co.nz
Form filed
NZ$0.1M revenue
FY2025
NZ_CHARITIES
Form filed
NZ$0.1M revenue
FY2024
NZ_CHARITIES
Whio target reached in Abel Tasman - Stuff
Mar 2024
www.stuff.co.nz
Form filed
NZ$0.0M revenue
FY2023
NZ_CHARITIES
From 'functionally extinct' to thriving: How the South Island kākā made a comeback in Abel Tasman National Park - RNZ
Jan 2023
www.rnz.co.nz
Form filed
NZ$0.0M revenue
FY2022
NZ_CHARITIES
Form filed
NZ$0.1M revenue
FY2021
NZ_CHARITIES
Form filed
NZ$0.1M revenue
FY2020
NZ_CHARITIES
Form filed
NZ$0.1M revenue
FY2019
NZ_CHARITIES
Increasing access fees makes Abel Tasman more expensive for visitors - Stuff
Jul 2019
www.stuff.co.nz
Form filed
NZ$0.1M revenue
FY2018
NZ_CHARITIES
Meghan and Harry's Abel Tasman details kept under wraps - Stuff
Oct 2018
www.stuff.co.nz
Form filed
NZ$0.1M revenue
FY2017
NZ_CHARITIES
Form filed
NZ$0.2M revenue
FY2016
NZ_CHARITIES
$25m project to restore Abel Tasman - Stuff
Jul 2013
www.stuff.co.nz

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Cause areas in New Zealand

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Education 7,509
Religion 4,620
Health 3,765
Arts & Culture 2,947
Community Development 2,298
Social Services 1,937
Sports & Recreation 1,323
Environment this charity 1,162
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Most common causes in New Zealand

Causes charities work on most.

Education 6,102
Religion 4,144
Community Development 2,178
Arts & Culture 1,831
Health 1,761
Poverty 1,602
Cultural Heritage 1,273
Disability 1,051

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Charities Services New Zealand
Financial filings
Charities Services New Zealand - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Charities Services New Zealand - 8 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 19, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 19, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 7
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 8 officers on file
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Founding date · 2008
Not available · 4
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Mission statement
    No self-published statement of purpose
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Tax-deductibility
    Not verified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Abel Tasman Birdsong Trust

What is Abel Tasman Birdsong Trust?
Abel Tasman Birdsong Trust is a environment charitable trust based in Motueka, New Zealand. The Abel Tasman Birdsong Trust aims: - To preserve native flora and fauna in the Abel Tasman National Park. - To enhance the Abel Tasman National Park and its environs for recreation and enjoyment by residents now and in the future. - To generally promote the sustainable management of resources in the Abel Tasman National Park and its environs.
When was Abel Tasman Birdsong Trust founded?
Abel Tasman Birdsong Trust was founded in 2008.
Where is Abel Tasman Birdsong Trust located?
Headquartered in Motueka, Tasman, New Zealand.
What is Abel Tasman Birdsong Trust's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately NZ$10K-NZ$100K.
Is Abel Tasman Birdsong Trust trustworthy?
Abel Tasman Birdsong Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Abel Tasman Birdsong Trust's registration number?
Registration: CC23509 (New Zealand).
What is Abel Tasman Birdsong Trust's website?
https://abeltasmanbirdsongtrust.co.nz
Are donations to Abel Tasman Birdsong Trust tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of New Zealand under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.