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Auckland Land Search and Rescue Incorporated

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
75/100 · methodology

About Auckland Land Search and Rescue Incorporated

We are a professional unpaid volunteer based organisation that provides a land search and rescue capability for the wider Auckland area from Wellsford to Pokeno. We work in conjunction with the Auckland Police SAR squad to provide additional personnel and resources when people are lost or injured in the bush, hills or Auckland City. We provide a complete Land Search and Rescue service from search parties with SAR specialist skills in the field to Field Headquarters staff for running the search. We are a member of the national organisation, New Zealand Land Search and Rescue Inc (NZ LandSAR).

Founded
Headquarters
Auckland
Foundation type
1
Size
micro

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Disaster Relief

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar disaster relief in New Zealand
Integrity Assessment This charity: 75
Peer average: 70

Red flags

· All clear
Charities Services deregistration
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Auckland Land Search and Rescue Incorporated is a registered disaster relief nonprofit based in Auckland, 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 CC40812. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is above the average of 70/100 for disaster relief charities in New Zealand. The organization reports NZ$33K in annual revenue. 7 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Auckland Land Search and Rescue Incorporated has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100. 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 75 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for disaster relief charities in New Zealand is 70/100.

Auckland Land Search and Rescue Incorporated is located in Auckland, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years. Its registered address is 22 Robley Crescent, New Zealand.

Based on official tax filings, Auckland Land Search and Rescue Incorporated has NZ$33K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of NZ$3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Auckland Land Search and Rescue Incorporated is classified as a Disaster Relief organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a 1. By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has NZ$33K in annual revenue. The organization has 7 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Auckland Land Search and Rescue Incorporated. 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.

Auckland Land Search and Rescue Incorporated has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by Charities Services. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

We are a professional unpaid volunteer based organisation that provides a land search and rescue capability for the wider Auckland area from Wellsford to Pokeno. We work in conjunction with the Auckland Police SAR squad to provide additional personnel and resources when people are lost or injured in the bush, hills or Auckland City. We provide a complete Land Search and Rescue service from search parties with SAR specialist skills in the field to Field Headquarters staff for running the search. We are a member of the national organisation, New Zealand Land Search and Rescue Inc (NZ LandSAR). Auckland Land Search and Rescue Incorporated is classified as a disaster relief organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2008.

Among disaster relief charities registered in New Zealand: Auckland Land Search and Rescue Incorporated's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100 is above the peer average of 70/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$33K is below the peer average of NZ$3M.

Auckland Land Search and Rescue Incorporated 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.

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Annual revenue
NZ$10K-NZ$100K
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Filing history

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Years on record: FY2025, FY2025.
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Taxes

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

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Leadership

GO
Gordon Bailey
Training Officer

Officers & trustees (7)

Source: Public filings

GO
Gordon B•••••
Training Officer
GR
Grant T••••••
Equipment Manager
GR
Gregory M••••••
Deputy Chairman
JO
John S••••
Treasurer
LO
Logan J••••
Data Manager
PA
Paul G•••••
Chairman
PA
Paul T••••••••
Secretary
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Activity timeline

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Peer charities

Other disaster relief in New Zealand, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Auckland Land Search and Rescue Incorporated This page 75 NZ$32,907 -
Gizzy Kai Rescue Charitable Trust 74 NZ$92,387 -
Turangi Volunteer Fire Brigade 72 NZ$35,235 -
Great Barrier Island Coastguard Rescue Incorporated 69 NZ$49,612 -
Palmerston North Search and Rescue Incorporated 69 NZ$18,094 -
Oban Volunteer Fire Brigade 69 NZ$43,763 -
Gisborne Land Search And Rescue Charitable Trust Board 69 NZ$19,647 -
Hokitika Land Search and Rescue Group 69 NZ$6,040 -
Murchison Search and Rescue Incorporated 69 NZ$3,154 -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

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 - 7 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Profile completeness
65%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Executive compensation
Top-officer pay not disclosed
Mission statement
No self-published statement of purpose
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Tax-deductibility status
Whether donations are tax-deductible has not been verified
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified
Programmatic detail
Specific cause areas not yet tagged

Methodology

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Quick facts about Auckland Land Search and Rescue Incorporated

What is Auckland Land Search and Rescue Incorporated?
Auckland Land Search and Rescue Incorporated is a disaster relief 1 based in Auckland, New Zealand. We are a professional unpaid volunteer based organisation that provides a land search and rescue capability for the wider Auckland area from Wellsford to Pokeno. We work in conjunction with the Auckland Police SAR squad to provide additional personnel and resources when people are lost or injured in the bush, hills or Auckland City. We provide a complete Land Search and Rescue service from search parties with SAR specialist skills in the field to Field Headquarters staff for running the search. We are a member of the national organisation, New Zealand Land Search and Rescue Inc (NZ LandSAR).
When was Auckland Land Search and Rescue Incorporated founded?
Auckland Land Search and Rescue Incorporated was founded in 2008.
Where is Auckland Land Search and Rescue Incorporated located?
Headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand.
What is Auckland Land Search and Rescue Incorporated's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately NZ$10K-NZ$100K.
Is Auckland Land Search and Rescue Incorporated trustworthy?
Auckland Land Search and Rescue Incorporated has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75 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 Auckland Land Search and Rescue Incorporated's registration number?
Registration: CC40812 (New Zealand).
What is Auckland Land Search and Rescue Incorporated's website?
http://www.aucklandsar.org.nz
Are donations to Auckland Land Search and Rescue Incorporated 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.