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77
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
77/100 · methodology

About EmpowermentNZ

EmpowermentNZ was established in 2016 by a group of local people who identified gaps within Te Puke social services - providing access to community social work, financial mentoring, counselling, programmes and connection. Our purpose is to: • offer relief through access to essential items, food and facilities; • create a welcoming and safe space for the community where belonging fosters and strengthens relationships; • facilitate active participation in decision-making, partnering with people to encourage positive outcomes and promote positive social change; • provide opportunities for people to develop knowledge and skills for future success; • to work with other organisations working towards similar ends. The Trust is committed to attaining its purposes to support the community to thrive by: • …

Founded
Headquarters
Te Puke
Size
small

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🌍 International

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

EmpowermentNZ is a registered international nonprofit based in Te Puke, New Zealand. It is registered with Charities Services New Zealand. It was founded in 2016 and has been operating for 10 years. Its registration number is CC53812. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports NZ$877K in annual revenue. 6 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

EmpowermentNZ 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.

EmpowermentNZ is located in Te Puke, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2016 and has been active for 10 years.

Based on official tax filings, EmpowermentNZ has NZ$877K in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

EmpowermentNZ is classified as a International organization, registered in New Zealand. By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has NZ$877K in annual revenue. The organization has 6 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for EmpowermentNZ. 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.

EmpowermentNZ 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.

EmpowermentNZ was established in 2016 by a group of local people who identified gaps within Te Puke social services - providing access to community social work, financial mentoring, counselling, programmes and connection. Our purpose is to: • offer relief through access to essential items, food and facilities; • create a welcoming and safe space for the community where belonging fosters and strengthens relationships; • facilitate active participation in decision-making, partnering with people to encourage positive outcomes and promote positive social change; • provide opportunities for people to develop knowledge and skills for future success; • to work with other organisations working towards similar ends. The Trust is committed to attaining... EmpowermentNZ is classified as a international organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2016.

Among international charities registered in New Zealand: EmpowermentNZ's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 is in line with the peer average of 77/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$877K is comparable to the peer average of NZ$684K.

EmpowermentNZ 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$100K-NZ$1M
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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

BE
Berendje Hamblyn
Trustee

Officers & trustees (6)

Source: Public filings

BE
Berendje H••••••
Trustee
JA
Jacob M••••••
Trustee
LE
Lee H•••••••
Trustee
LE
Levi S••••
Trustee
LO
Louisa W•••••••••
Trustee
ST
Stephen M•••
Trustee
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

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Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
NZ$0.9M revenue
FY2025
NZ_CHARITIES
Form filed
NZ$0.9M revenue
FY2025
NZ_CHARITIES
Luxon’s China visit receives mixed verdict - RNZ
Jun 2025
www.rnz.co.nz
'Let's do better': Women ridiculed on the Mount turn insult into empowerment - NZ Herald
May 2022
www.nzherald.co.nz
WBOP Recovery Fund reaches funding milestone - SunLive
May 2021
sunlive.co.nz
Emergency food parcels set to arrive in BOP - SunLive
Dec 2020
sunlive.co.nz
Emergency services hitting the streets for foodbank - NZ Herald
Nov 2020
www.nzherald.co.nz
Anna Pierard: Opera is empowerment - NZ Herald
Oct 2020
www.nzherald.co.nz
Town sparkles after spring clean - NZ Herald
Sep 2020
www.nzherald.co.nz
Spring clean for Te Puke town centre - NZ Herald
Sep 2020
www.nzherald.co.nz
Vai: One woman's journey of connection in the Pacific - NZ Herald
Mar 2019
www.nzherald.co.nz
Te Puke welcomes Pacific Island kiwifruit workers - SunLive
Mar 2019
www.sunlive.co.nz

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Peer charities

Other international in New Zealand, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
EmpowermentNZ This page 77 NZ$877,308 -
Wellington Jewish Care of the Aged Society 77 NZ$244,931 -
Whangarei Anglican Care Trust 77 NZ$602,664 -
Golden Shears International Shearing Championship Society Incorporated 77 NZ$419,780 -
Hope Worldwide-Pakistan 77 NZ$333,430 -
The Green Effect Trust 77 NZ$814,951 -
Seed the Change | He Kākano Hāpai 77 NZ$433,810 -
New Zealand Hydrogen Council Incorporated 77 NZ$282,172 -
Clean Streams Karamea Incorporated 77 NZ$295,909 -

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 - 6 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

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Quick facts about EmpowermentNZ

What is EmpowermentNZ?
EmpowermentNZ is a international nonprofit organization based in Te Puke, New Zealand. EmpowermentNZ was established in 2016 by a group of local people who identified gaps within Te Puke social services - providing access to community social work, financial mentoring, counselling, programmes and connection. Our purpose is to: • offer relief through access to essential items, food and facilities; • create a welcoming and safe space for the community where belonging fosters and strengthens relationships; • facilitate active participation in decision-making, partnering with people to encourage positive outcomes and promote positive social change; • provide opportunities for people to develop knowledge and skills for future success; • to work with other organisations working towards similar ends. The Trust is committed to attaining its purposes to support the community to thrive by: • helping people in need; • honouring the spirit of the Treaty of Waitangi; • promoting relationship, belonging and connectivity; • respecting diversity and encouraging all people.
When was EmpowermentNZ founded?
EmpowermentNZ was founded in 2016.
Where is EmpowermentNZ located?
Headquartered in Te Puke, New Zealand.
What is EmpowermentNZ's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately NZ$100K-NZ$1M.
Is EmpowermentNZ trustworthy?
EmpowermentNZ 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 EmpowermentNZ's registration number?
Registration: CC53812 (New Zealand).
What is EmpowermentNZ's website?
https://empowermentnz.org.nz
Are donations to EmpowermentNZ 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.