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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
77/100 · methodology

About Creative Waikato

To advance education specifically in all forms of the field of art, for the regions public benefit, not for private profit. To promote, encourage, advance and develop the arts, awareness, understanding and appreciation thereof by all people in the region and in New Zealand To increase opportunities for people in the region to have access to the arts, so that the cultural heritage of the region and of NZ is enriched.

Founded
Headquarters
Hamilton
Foundation type
0
Size
medium

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education 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

Creative Waikato is a registered education nonprofit based in Hamilton, New Zealand. It is registered with Charities Services New Zealand. It was founded in 2012 and has been operating for 14 years. Its registration number is CC49075. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports NZ$2M in annual revenue. 9 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Creative Waikato 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 education charities in New Zealand is 77/100.

Creative Waikato is located in Hamilton, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2012 and has been active for 14 years. Its registered address is 11 Garden Place, New Zealand.

Based on official tax filings, Creative Waikato has NZ$2M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of NZ$493K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Creative Waikato is classified as a Education organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a 0. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has NZ$2M in annual revenue. The organization has 9 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Creative Waikato. 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.

Creative Waikato 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. Visit the Creative Waikato 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.

To advance education specifically in all forms of the field of art, for the regions public benefit, not for private profit. To promote, encourage, advance and develop the arts, awareness, understanding and appreciation thereof by all people in the region and in New Zealand To increase opportunities for people in the region to have access to the arts, so that the cultural heritage of the region and of NZ is enriched. Creative Waikato is classified as a education organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2012.

Among education charities registered in New Zealand: Creative Waikato's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 is in line with the peer average of 77/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$2M is well above the peer average of NZ$493K.

Creative Waikato 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 4 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
NZ$1M-NZ$10M
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Filing history

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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

AL
Alex Wilkinson
Trustee

Officers & trustees (9)

Source: Public filings

AL
Alex W••••••••
Trustee
BR
Brad J••••••
Deputy Chair
CA
Caleb O••••••
Trustee
EV
Evie H•
Treasurer
LA
Lauren H•••••
Trustee
SA
Samuel C••••••
Chair
SE
Sean L••
Trustee
TA
Tanya W•••••
Trustee
TH
Thomas 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

Cartoon: May 13 - Waikato Times
May 2026
www.waikatotimes.co.nz
Weaving the People - RNZ
May 2026
www.rnz.co.nz
Art is all consuming for this former lawyer - Waikato Times
May 2026
www.waikatotimes.co.nz
Five-minute quiz: Monday, May 4 - Waikato Times
May 2026
www.waikatotimes.co.nz
Big boost for region's arts with establishment of new Momentum Waikato fund - Waikato Times
Jan 2026
www.waikatotimes.co.nz
Form filed
NZ$1.6M revenue
FY2025
NZ_CHARITIES
Form filed
NZ$1.6M revenue
FY2025
NZ_CHARITIES
Alliance of Waikato community trusts to each ‘take a seat’ in new Waikato Regional Theatre - Waikato Times
Mar 2025
www.waikatotimes.co.nz
Creativity: The forgotten superpower - Waikato Times
Jan 2025
www.waikatotimes.co.nz
Creative sector welcomes draft government strategy, but calls for more funds - RNZ
Nov 2024
www.rnz.co.nz
Innovative Waikato scheme pays artists basic income - RNZ
Aug 2024
www.rnz.co.nz
‘Incredible’ opportunity for artist Simon Te Wheoro in Norway - Te Ao Māori News
Jun 2024
www.teaonews.co.nz

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Peer charities

Other education in New Zealand, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Creative Waikato This page 77 NZ$1.6 million -
The Auckland Art Gallery Foundation 77 NZ$3.3 million -
Te Hono o ngā Waka Limited 77 NZ$2.0 million -
Family Action 77 NZ$6.2 million -
The Regent Theatre Trust of Otago 77 NZ$1.4 million -
Stop 77 NZ$4.7 million -
He Korowai Trust 77 NZ$4.8 million -
The Young Men's Christian Association Of Taranaki Incorporated 77 NZ$3.9 million -
Waipu Centennial Trust 77 NZ$1.3 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 - 9 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 Creative Waikato

What is Creative Waikato?
Creative Waikato is a education 0 based in Hamilton, New Zealand. To advance education specifically in all forms of the field of art, for the regions public benefit, not for private profit. To promote, encourage, advance and develop the arts, awareness, understanding and appreciation thereof by all people in the region and in New Zealand To increase opportunities for people in the region to have access to the arts, so that the cultural heritage of the region and of NZ is enriched.
When was Creative Waikato founded?
Creative Waikato was founded in 2012.
Where is Creative Waikato located?
Headquartered in Hamilton, New Zealand.
What is Creative Waikato's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately NZ$1M-NZ$10M.
Is Creative Waikato trustworthy?
Creative Waikato 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 Creative Waikato's registration number?
Registration: CC49075 (New Zealand).
What is Creative Waikato's website?
https://www.creativewaikato.co.nz
Are donations to Creative Waikato 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.