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Conservation Volunteers New Zealand

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
77/100 · methodology

About Conservation Volunteers New Zealand

To attract and manage volunteers to participate in projects that protect and enhance the environment

Founded
Headquarters
Dunedin
Foundation type
0
Size
medium

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🌍 International
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.
SDG 17 SDG 17 · Partnerships for the Goals Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development.

How it stacks up against peers

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

Conservation Volunteers New Zealand is a registered international nonprofit based in Dunedin, 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 CC25569. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports NZ$3M in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.

Conservation Volunteers New Zealand 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 international charities in New Zealand is 77/100.

Conservation Volunteers New Zealand is located in Dunedin, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years. Its registered address is 45 MacLaggan Street, 10 Heather Street, New Zealand.

Based on official tax filings, Conservation Volunteers New Zealand has NZ$3M 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.

Conservation Volunteers New Zealand is classified as a International organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a 0. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has NZ$3M in annual revenue. The organization has 4 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Conservation Volunteers 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.

Conservation Volunteers New Zealand 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.

To attract and manage volunteers to participate in projects that protect and enhance the environment Conservation Volunteers New Zealand is classified as a international organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2008.

Among international charities registered in New Zealand: Conservation Volunteers New Zealand's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 is in line with the peer average of 77/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$3M is well above the peer average of NZ$684K.

Conservation Volunteers 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.

Verified against 5 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
NZ$1M-NZ$10M
Source: nz_charities (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

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

Years on record: FY2025, FY2025.
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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

AA
Aaron Jaggar
Trustee

Officers & trustees (4)

Source: Public filings

AA
Aaron J•••••
Trustee
AN
Antony R•••••
Trustee
ED
Edward M•••••
Trustee
SA
Sandra M•••••
Trustee
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Five ways Franklin cares for its flora and fauna - OurAuckland
May 2026
ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
Calling all community champions for Papakura - OurAuckland
Apr 2026
ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
Form filed
NZ$3.3M revenue
FY2025
NZ_CHARITIES
Form filed
NZ$3.3M revenue
FY2025
NZ_CHARITIES
Fonterra Oceania celebrates International Volunteer Day 2025 - Fonterra
Dec 2025
www.fonterra.com
Shipping line works to restore South Auckland stream - Daily Cargo News
Oct 2025
www.thedcn.com.au
U.S. Navy Sailors Bolster Tree Conservation Efforts in New Zealand - c7f.navy.mil
May 2025
www.c7f.navy.mil
Volunteering grows skills - AUT
Jan 2025
www.aut.ac.nz
Stories Rooted in Nature: Conservation sisters from Aotearoa and Guåhan - guampdn.com
Jan 2025
www.guampdn.com
Views of conservation volunteers and environmental specialists on genetic technologies for pest control in Aotearoa New
Dec 2024
www.frontiersin.org
Papakura Stream helpers celebrate progress - OurAuckland
Nov 2024
ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
NZIIA Tree Planting - EEAS
Oct 2024
www.eeas.europa.eu

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Peer charities

Other international in New Zealand, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Conservation Volunteers New Zealand This page 77 NZ$3.3 million -
The Riccarton Bush Trustees 77 NZ$1.0 million -
Seagull Centre Trust 77 NZ$1.2 million -
Nelson Environment Centre Incorporated 77 NZ$1.3 million -
Waahi Whaanui Trust 77 NZ$5.6 million -
The Brook (Waimarama) Sanctuary Trust 77 NZ$1.7 million -
Innovative Waste Kaikoura Limited 77 NZ$3.0 million -
Environmental Defence Society Incorporated 77 NZ$2.7 million -
New Zealand Landcare Trust 77 NZ$3.3 million -

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 - 4 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Wikidata structured data

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 Conservation Volunteers New Zealand

What is Conservation Volunteers New Zealand?
Conservation Volunteers New Zealand is a international 0 based in Dunedin, New Zealand. To attract and manage volunteers to participate in projects that protect and enhance the environment
When was Conservation Volunteers New Zealand founded?
Conservation Volunteers New Zealand was founded in 2008.
Where is Conservation Volunteers New Zealand located?
Headquartered in Dunedin, New Zealand.
What is Conservation Volunteers New Zealand's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately NZ$1M-NZ$10M.
Is Conservation Volunteers New Zealand trustworthy?
Conservation Volunteers New Zealand 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 Conservation Volunteers New Zealand's registration number?
Registration: CC25569 (New Zealand).
What is Conservation Volunteers New Zealand's website?
http://www.conservationvolunteers.co.nz
Are donations to Conservation Volunteers 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.