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Consumer NZ Incorporated

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
47/100 · methodology

About Consumer NZ Incorporated

The principal aim is to collect and disseminate information of benefit to New Zealand consumers; and in doing so to advance the interests of subscribing members and all consumers. It achieves this by research, testing and investigations into matters of consumer interest and concern. It publishes the results on its website, magazine, in reports, pamphlets and other communications. In this way it promotes and advances public knowledge of consumer matters and also educates consumers of all ages

Founded
Headquarters
Wellington
Foundation type
1
Size
medium

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Science & Technology

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 7 similar science & technology in New Zealand
Integrity Assessment This charity: 47
Peer average: 75

Red flags

· 1 item
Stale Filings
Most recent filing is from 2015, which is 11 years ago.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Consumer NZ Incorporated is a registered science & technology 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 CC35296. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 47/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 75/100 for science & technology charities in New Zealand. The organization reports NZ$6M in annual revenue. 7 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Consumer NZ Incorporated has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 47/100. 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 47 ('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 science & technology charities in New Zealand is 75/100.

Consumer NZ Incorporated is located in Wellington, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years. Its registered address is Level 5, 17 Whitmore Street, New Zealand.

Based on official tax filings, Consumer NZ Incorporated has NZ$6M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of NZ$1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Consumer NZ Incorporated is classified as a Science & Technology organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a 1. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has NZ$6M in annual revenue. The organization has 7 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Consumer NZ Incorporated. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

Consumer NZ Incorporated has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 47/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen 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.

The principal aim is to collect and disseminate information of benefit to New Zealand consumers; and in doing so to advance the interests of subscribing members and all consumers. It achieves this by research, testing and investigations into matters of consumer interest and concern. It publishes the results on its website, magazine, in reports, pamphlets and other communications. In this way it promotes and advances public knowledge of consumer matters and also educates consumers of all ages Consumer NZ Incorporated is classified as a science & technology organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2008.

Among science & technology charities registered in New Zealand: Consumer NZ Incorporated's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 47/100 is below the peer average of 75/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$6M is well above the peer average of NZ$1M.

Consumer NZ 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$1M-NZ$10M
Source: nz_charities (FY2015) why this matters
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Filing history

2 years on file from nz_charities (FY2015): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2015, FY2015.
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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

EM
Emily Sutton
Board Member

Officers & trustees (7)

Source: Public filings

EM
Emily S•••••
Board Member
JE
Jenna W••••••
Board Member
KA
Kate T••••••
Board member
PA
Patricia T•••••
Board member
RO
Robert A•••••
Board Member
RO
Ron S••••
Board Member
TH
Thomas H•••••
Board Member
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Latest news

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Activity timeline

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Form filed
NZ$5.6M revenue
FY2015
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NZ$5.6M revenue
FY2015
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Peer charities

Other science & technology in New Zealand, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Consumer NZ Incorporated This page 47 NZ$5.6 million -
Weave Hawke's Bay Incorporated 77 NZ$3.6 million -
Orphans Aid International Charitable Trust 77 NZ$2.5 million -
Joyya Trust 75 NZ$3.2 million -
Oxfam Aotearoa 75 NZ$8.6 million -
The Unions Aotearoa International Development Trust 75 NZ$2.9 million -
Marlborough Research Centre Trust (MRC) 74 NZ$1.8 million -
Family for Every Child New Zealand Trust 72 NZ$2.9 million -

Sources and verification

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Registration and legal identity
Charities Services New Zealand
Financial filings
Charities Services New Zealand - Fiscal year 2015 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

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 Consumer NZ Incorporated

What is Consumer NZ Incorporated?
Consumer NZ Incorporated is a science & technology 1 based in Wellington, New Zealand. The principal aim is to collect and disseminate information of benefit to New Zealand consumers; and in doing so to advance the interests of subscribing members and all consumers. It achieves this by research, testing and investigations into matters of consumer interest and concern. It publishes the results on its website, magazine, in reports, pamphlets and other communications. In this way it promotes and advances public knowledge of consumer matters and also educates consumers of all ages
When was Consumer NZ Incorporated founded?
Consumer NZ Incorporated was founded in 2008.
Where is Consumer NZ Incorporated located?
Headquartered in Wellington, New Zealand.
What is Consumer NZ Incorporated's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2015 is approximately NZ$1M-NZ$10M.
Is Consumer NZ Incorporated trustworthy?
Consumer NZ Incorporated has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 47 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 Consumer NZ Incorporated's registration number?
Registration: CC35296 (New Zealand).
What is Consumer NZ Incorporated's website?
http://www.consumer.org.nz
Are donations to Consumer NZ 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.