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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.
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Creative Waikato has a substantially complete profile.
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 93% of the 2,675 arts & culture charities in New Zealand with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- GiveRadar holds 13 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 86 places it in the top 1% of the 2,951 arts & culture charities in New Zealand GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (13 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyCreative Waikato is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Hamilton, Waikato, 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. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 86/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports NZ$2M in annual revenue. 9 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Creative Waikato's official registration number is CC49075, as recorded in the national registry of New Zealand.
Creative Waikato has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100. 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 86 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in New Zealand is 86/100.
Creative Waikato is located in Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2012 and has been active for 14 years.
Based on official tax filings, Creative Waikato has NZ$2M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of NZ$453K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Creative Waikato is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a Charitable Trust. 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.
According to GiveRadar's records, Creative Waikato is registered with Charities Services New Zealand and overseen by Charities Services. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
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 an arts & culture organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2012.
Among arts & culture charities registered in New Zealand: Its annual revenue of NZ$2M is well above the peer average of NZ$453K.
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.
Filing history
10 years on file from nz_charities (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of New Zealand under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Creative Waikato 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.
Creative Waikato 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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Staff & volunteers
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (9)
Source: Public filings
9 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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10 articles found
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Cartoon: May 13 - Waikato Times
Art is all consuming for this former lawyer - Waikato Times
Five-minute quiz: Monday, May 4 - Waikato Times
Big boost for region's arts with establishment of new Momentum Waikato fund - Waikato Times
Alliance of Waikato community trusts to each ‘take a seat’ in new Waikato Regional Theatre - Waikato Times
Creativity: The forgotten superpower - Waikato Times
Creative sector welcomes draft government strategy, but calls for more funds - RNZ
Innovative Waikato scheme pays artists basic income - RNZ
Aimee-Jane Anderson-O'Connor - University of Waikato
Artists to the rescue in new workplace productivity scheme - Waikato Times
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Sources and verification
- 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
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 9 officers on file
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Founding date · 2012
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Mission statementNo self-published statement of purpose
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Tax-deductibilityNot verified
Methodology
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Quick facts about Creative Waikato
- What is Creative Waikato?
- Creative Waikato is a arts & culture charitable trust 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, Waikato, 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 86 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.