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BirdCare Aotearoa is a dedicated wild bird rehabilitation facility responding to avian wildlife casualties, primarily, in the Auckland region and aiding with technical and educational support to all rehabilitation facilities and wildlife agencies in NZ. Avian patients, rescued by the public, Dept of Conservation, Council rangers, or other wildlife agencies, are admitted because they are sick, orphaned or injured. Each bird is examined by a member of the clinical team, its care and rehabilitation planned to ensure professional, science-based rehabilitation and appropriate nutritional support to ensure its recovery. The goal is to release all healthy and fully recovered birds back to the wild.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyBirdCare Aotearoa is a registered social services nonprofit based in Auckland, New Zealand. It is registered with Charities Services New Zealand. It was founded in 2009 and has been operating for 17 years. Its registration number is CC37288. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports NZ$801K in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.
BirdCare Aotearoa has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100. 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 77 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for social services charities in New Zealand is 76/100.
BirdCare Aotearoa is located in Auckland, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2009 and has been active for 17 years. Its registered address is 74 Avonleigh Road, New Zealand.
Based on official tax filings, BirdCare Aotearoa has NZ$801K in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of NZ$322K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
BirdCare Aotearoa is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a 0. By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has NZ$801K in annual revenue. The organization has 4 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for BirdCare Aotearoa. 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.
BirdCare Aotearoa has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 (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.
BirdCare Aotearoa is a dedicated wild bird rehabilitation facility responding to avian wildlife casualties, primarily, in the Auckland region and aiding with technical and educational support to all rehabilitation facilities and wildlife agencies in NZ. Avian patients, rescued by the public, Dept of Conservation, Council rangers, or other wildlife agencies, are admitted because they are sick, orphaned or injured. Each bird is examined by a member of the clinical team, its care and rehabilitation planned to ensure professional, science-based rehabilitation and appropriate nutritional support to ensure its recovery. The goal is to release all healthy and fully recovered birds back to the wild. BirdCare Aotearoa is classified as a social services organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2009.
Among social services charities registered in New Zealand: BirdCare Aotearoa's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 is in line with the peer average of 76/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$801K is well above the peer average of NZ$322K.
BirdCare Aotearoa 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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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of New Zealand under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
BirdCare Aotearoa is registered in New Zealand. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
BirdCare Aotearoa is registered in New Zealand. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's is Lighting the Way for Cook's Petrels - Taiwan News
Local Grants: Digital upgrade keeps Museum stories alive and accessible with the support of Lottery Grants funding - Lotto NZ
Auckland bird hospital expects hundreds of patients as breeding season begins - RNZ
Wildlife hospital says public light displays are contributing to native seabird groundings - RNZ
Auckland bird hospital wants public light displays dimmed - RNZ
Local Grants: Supporting BirdCare Aotearoa’s mission to save vulnerable native birds - Lotto NZ
What to do if you find an injured or sick bird - RNZ
BirdCare Aotearoa to focus on native and endemic birds - localmatters.co.nz
Auckland bird rescue to turn away non-native birds amid financial struggles - Stuff
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Quick facts about BirdCare Aotearoa
- What is BirdCare Aotearoa?
- BirdCare Aotearoa is a social services 0 based in Auckland, New Zealand. BirdCare Aotearoa is a dedicated wild bird rehabilitation facility responding to avian wildlife casualties, primarily, in the Auckland region and aiding with technical and educational support to all rehabilitation facilities and wildlife agencies in NZ. Avian patients, rescued by the public, Dept of Conservation, Council rangers, or other wildlife agencies, are admitted because they are sick, orphaned or injured. Each bird is examined by a member of the clinical team, its care and rehabilitation planned to ensure professional, science-based rehabilitation and appropriate nutritional support to ensure its recovery. The goal is to release all healthy and fully recovered birds back to the wild.
- When was BirdCare Aotearoa founded?
- BirdCare Aotearoa was founded in 2009.
- Where is BirdCare Aotearoa located?
- Headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand.
- What is BirdCare Aotearoa's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately NZ$100K-NZ$1M.
- Is BirdCare Aotearoa trustworthy?
- BirdCare Aotearoa has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77 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 BirdCare Aotearoa's registration number?
- Registration: CC37288 (New Zealand).
- What is BirdCare Aotearoa's website?
- https://www.birdcareaotearoa.org.nz
- Are donations to BirdCare Aotearoa 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.