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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: • …
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyEmpowermentNZ 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.
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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of New Zealand under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
EmpowermentNZ 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.
EmpowermentNZ 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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NeutralLuxon’s China visit receives mixed verdict - RNZ
'Let's do better': Women ridiculed on the Mount turn insult into empowerment - NZ Herald
WBOP Recovery Fund reaches funding milestone - SunLive
Emergency food parcels set to arrive in BOP - SunLive
Emergency services hitting the streets for foodbank - NZ Herald
Anna Pierard: Opera is empowerment - NZ Herald
Town sparkles after spring clean - NZ Herald
Spring clean for Te Puke town centre - NZ Herald
Vai: One woman's journey of connection in the Pacific - NZ Herald
Te Puke welcomes Pacific Island kiwifruit workers - SunLive
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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.