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Auto Stewardship New Zealand

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
75/100 · methodology

About Auto Stewardship New Zealand

The objectives of Auto Stewardship New Zealand are: • Be the Product Stewardship Organisation (PSO) which governs the product stewardship scheme for auto industry related regulated stewardship schemes, including tyres declared as priority product under Section 9 of the Waste Minimisation Act 2008, and all that entails; • Receive and administer funds “levied” on consumers for the purpose of managing the national bank of “end of life tyres” within the regulation framework; • Promote the aims of product stewardship in the auto industry to the benefit and advantage of all New Zealanders; • Collaborate with other developed programmes that may not be within Auto Stewardship New Zealand, but which benefit stewardship for the auto industry; • Promote the adoption of …

Founded
Headquarters
Hastings
Size
large

Focus areas & reach

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

· vs. 8 similar international in New Zealand
Integrity Assessment This charity: 75
Peer average: 77

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

Auto Stewardship New Zealand is a registered international nonprofit based in Hastings, New Zealand. It is registered with Charities Services New Zealand. It was founded in 2021 and has been operating for 5 years. Its registration number is CC59525. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports NZ$32M in annual revenue. 6 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Auto Stewardship New Zealand 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 international charities in New Zealand is 77/100.

Auto Stewardship New Zealand is located in Hastings, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2021 and has been active for 5 years.

Based on official tax filings, Auto Stewardship New Zealand has NZ$32M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of NZ$684K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Auto Stewardship New Zealand is classified as a International organization, registered in New Zealand. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has NZ$32M in annual revenue. The organization has 6 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Auto Stewardship New Zealand. 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.

Auto Stewardship New Zealand 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. Visit the Auto Stewardship New Zealand profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

The objectives of Auto Stewardship New Zealand are: • Be the Product Stewardship Organisation (PSO) which governs the product stewardship scheme for auto industry related regulated stewardship schemes, including tyres declared as priority product under Section 9 of the Waste Minimisation Act 2008, and all that entails; • Receive and administer funds “levied” on consumers for the purpose of managing the national bank of “end of life tyres” within the regulation framework; • Promote the aims of product stewardship in the auto industry to the benefit and advantage of all New Zealanders; • Collaborate with other developed programmes that may not be within Auto Stewardship New Zealand, but which benefit... Auto Stewardship New Zealand is classified as a international organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2021.

Among international charities registered in New Zealand: Auto Stewardship New Zealand's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100 is in line with the peer average of 77/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$32M is well above the peer average of NZ$684K.

Auto Stewardship New Zealand 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$10M-NZ$100M
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Filing history

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Years on record: FY2025, FY2025.
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Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

DA
David Vinsen
Trustee

Officers & trustees (6)

Source: Public filings

DA
David V•••••
Trustee
MA
Mark G••••••
Trustee Chair
PE
Peter H•••••
Trustee
PE
Peter R•••
Trustee
SA
Samantha S•••••
Trustee
ST
Sturrock S•••••••
Trustee
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Latest news

From global news sources

5 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

News / MTF names new chair - Autofile
Apr 2026
autofile.co.nz
New chair for MTF Finance - National Business Review
Apr 2026
www.nbr.co.nz
Form filed
NZ$32.0M revenue
FY2025
NZ_CHARITIES
Form filed
NZ$32.0M revenue
FY2025
NZ_CHARITIES
Brickbats and bouquets in the mix as product stewardship schemes assessed - The Post
Feb 2025
www.thepost.co.nz
News / Two decades of service - Autofile
Jul 2022
autofile.co.nz
Why not all plastics are bad - University of Auckland
Nov 2021
www.auckland.ac.nz

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Peer charities

Other international in New Zealand, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Auto Stewardship New Zealand This page 75 NZ$32.0 million -
The Riccarton Bush Trustees 77 NZ$1.0 million -
Seagull Centre Trust 77 NZ$1.2 million -
Wellington Jewish Care of the Aged Society 77 NZ$244,931 -
Whangarei Anglican Care Trust 77 NZ$602,664 -
Asor Trust 77 NZ$8,886 -
Golden Shears International Shearing Championship Society Incorporated 77 NZ$419,780 -
Hope Worldwide-Pakistan 77 NZ$333,430 -
The Green Effect Trust 77 NZ$814,951 -

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

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

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

Methodology

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Quick facts about Auto Stewardship New Zealand

What is Auto Stewardship New Zealand?
Auto Stewardship New Zealand is a international nonprofit organization based in Hastings, New Zealand. The objectives of Auto Stewardship New Zealand are: • Be the Product Stewardship Organisation (PSO) which governs the product stewardship scheme for auto industry related regulated stewardship schemes, including tyres declared as priority product under Section 9 of the Waste Minimisation Act 2008, and all that entails; • Receive and administer funds “levied” on consumers for the purpose of managing the national bank of “end of life tyres” within the regulation framework; • Promote the aims of product stewardship in the auto industry to the benefit and advantage of all New Zealanders; • Collaborate with other developed programmes that may not be within Auto Stewardship New Zealand, but which benefit stewardship for the auto industry; • Promote the adoption of programmes by the auto industry for environmentally sound waste management practices; and • Respect and implement the dual heritage of the partners of Te Tiriti o Waitangi
When was Auto Stewardship New Zealand founded?
Auto Stewardship New Zealand was founded in 2021.
Where is Auto Stewardship New Zealand located?
Headquartered in Hastings, New Zealand.
What is Auto Stewardship New Zealand's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately NZ$10M-NZ$100M.
Is Auto Stewardship New Zealand trustworthy?
Auto Stewardship New Zealand 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 Auto Stewardship New Zealand's registration number?
Registration: CC59525 (New Zealand).
What is Auto Stewardship New Zealand's website?
https://www.autostewardship.org.nz
Are donations to Auto Stewardship New Zealand 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.