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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
65/100 · methodology

About Companion Animals New Zealand

The uniform vision of the Companion Animals New Zealand is: "To be a forum for the facilitation of a harmonious relationship between companion animals, people and the environment."

Founded
Headquarters
Wellington
Foundation type
1
Size
medium

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Social Services

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 4 similar social services in New Zealand
Integrity Assessment This charity: 65
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

Companion Animals New Zealand is a registered social services nonprofit based in Wellington, 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 CC27849. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 65/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 76/100 for social services charities in New Zealand. The organization reports NZ$2M in annual revenue. 11 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Companion Animals New Zealand has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 65/100. 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 65 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for social services charities in New Zealand is 76/100.

Companion Animals New Zealand is located in Wellington, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years. Its registered address is 44 Victoria Street, New Zealand.

Based on official tax filings, Companion Animals New Zealand has NZ$2M 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.

Companion Animals New Zealand is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a 1. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has NZ$2M in annual revenue. The organization has 11 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Companion Animals 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.

Companion Animals New Zealand has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 65/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by Charities Services. Visit the Companion Animals 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 uniform vision of the Companion Animals New Zealand is: "To be a forum for the facilitation of a harmonious relationship between companion animals, people and the environment." Companion Animals New Zealand is classified as a social services organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2008.

Among social services charities registered in New Zealand: Companion Animals New Zealand's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 65/100 is below the peer average of 76/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$2M is well above the peer average of NZ$322K.

Companion Animals 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$1M-NZ$10M
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Filing history

2 years on file from nz_charities (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2024.
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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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Leadership

AN
Andrew Hannan
Board Member

Officers & trustees (11)

Source: Public filings

AN
Andrew H•••••
Board Member
AR
Arnja D•••
Board Member representing SPCA NZ
KA
Karen M•••••••
Board Member Representing DogsNZ
KI
Kieran B•••
Board Member representing NZIAM
LI
Lisa H•••••••
Board Member representing NZVNA
PE
Peter M•••
Chief Executive Officer
RE
Rebecca M•••••
Board Member representing NZVA
SA
Sarah B•••••••
Deputy Chair and Board Member
ST
Steven T•••••••
Chair and board member
SU
Susan B••••
Treasurer and Board Member
ZE
Zena P•••••
Board Member representing NZ Cat Fancy Inc
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Latest news

From global news sources

9 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Giving Tuesday: CANZ Launches Desexing & Microchipping Drive After Remarkable ‘14 Years Missing’ Reunion - Scoop - New Z
Nov 2025
auckland.scoop.co.nz
Committing to ending family violence means remembering the pets - The Post
Nov 2025
www.thepost.co.nz
Improving the lives of horses and pet animals - Natalie Waran OBE - RNZ
Jun 2025
www.rnz.co.nz
Report: New Zealand pet ownership holds steady despite barriers - PetfoodIndustry
Jun 2025
www.petfoodindustry.com
Farmers call for more help to cull feral cats - farmersweekly.co.nz
Apr 2025
www.farmersweekly.co.nz
Form filed
NZ$1.5M revenue
FY2024
NZ_CHARITIES
Form filed
NZ$1.5M revenue
FY2024
NZ_CHARITIES
Drive to get horses microchipped in the wake of Cyclone Gabrielle - NZ Herald
May 2024
www.nzherald.co.nz
Māori Warden from Ōtāhuhu Māori Wardens Association wins Te Tohu Maimoa Award - OurAuckland
Jun 2023
ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
Cost of living, rentals factors as SPCA inundated with animals needing foster homes - RNZ
Dec 2022
www.rnz.co.nz
Pet food: are 'premium' brands worth the money? - Consumer NZ
Jul 2021
www.consumer.org.nz

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Peer charities

Other social services in New Zealand, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Companion Animals New Zealand This page 65 NZ$1.5 million -
Bay of Islands Animal Rescue Trust 77 NZ$1.1 million -
Natureland Wildlife Trust 77 NZ$1.0 million -
Pet Refuge New Zealand Charitable Trust 77 NZ$2.8 million -
New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards Trust 75 NZ$1.5 million -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Charities Services New Zealand
Financial filings
Charities Services New Zealand - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Charities Services New Zealand - 11 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
Programmatic detail
Specific cause areas not yet tagged

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Companion Animals New Zealand

What is Companion Animals New Zealand?
Companion Animals New Zealand is a social services 1 based in Wellington, New Zealand. The uniform vision of the Companion Animals New Zealand is: "To be a forum for the facilitation of a harmonious relationship between companion animals, people and the environment."
When was Companion Animals New Zealand founded?
Companion Animals New Zealand was founded in 2008.
Where is Companion Animals New Zealand located?
Headquartered in Wellington, New Zealand.
What is Companion Animals New Zealand's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately NZ$1M-NZ$10M.
Is Companion Animals New Zealand trustworthy?
Companion Animals New Zealand has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 65 out of 100 (Partial 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 Companion Animals New Zealand's registration number?
Registration: CC27849 (New Zealand).
What is Companion Animals New Zealand's website?
http://www.companionanimals.nz
Are donations to Companion Animals 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.