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Grafton Downs Limited

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
77/100 · methodology

About Grafton Downs Limited

The advancement of the Christian religion, the relief of poverty, the promotion of education and other purposes as are charitable at law in New Zealand and in conformity with the decisions of the conference of the Methodist Church of New Zealand as from time to time made known to the Board

Founded
Headquarters
Auckland
Foundation type
1
Size
large

Focus areas & reach

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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 4 similar religion 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

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Grafton Downs Limited is a registered religion nonprofit based in Auckland, New Zealand. It is registered with Charities Services New Zealand. It was founded in 2009 and has been operating for 17 years. Its registration number is CC40374. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports NZ$28M in annual revenue. 8 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Grafton Downs Limited 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 religion charities in New Zealand is 77/100.

Grafton Downs Limited is located in Auckland, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2009 and has been active for 17 years. Its registered address is 8a Sylvia Park Road, New Zealand.

Based on official tax filings, Grafton Downs Limited has NZ$28M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of NZ$730K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Grafton Downs Limited is classified as a Religion organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a 1. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has NZ$28M in annual revenue. The organization has 8 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Grafton Downs Limited. 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.

Grafton Downs Limited 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.

The advancement of the Christian religion, the relief of poverty, the promotion of education and other purposes as are charitable at law in New Zealand and in conformity with the decisions of the conference of the Methodist Church of New Zealand as from time to time made known to the Board Grafton Downs Limited is classified as a religion organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2009.

Among religion charities registered in New Zealand: Grafton Downs Limited's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 is in line with the peer average of 77/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$28M is well above the peer average of NZ$730K.

Grafton Downs Limited 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$10M-NZ$100M
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Filing history

2 years on file from nz_charities (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2025.
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Taxes

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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of New Zealand under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

AP
Apulu Asiata
Director

Officers & trustees (7)

Source: Public filings

AP
Apulu A•••••
Director
AR
Arapera N••••
Director
BA
Barry S•••••
Director
CH
Christopher J•••••••
Director
DA
Daniel O•••
Director
DA
David B•••
Director
TA
Tara T••••••
Director
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Latest news

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5 articles found

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Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Supermarket for Paerata Rise - franklintimes.co.nz
Mar 2026
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Form filed
NZ$28.3M revenue
FY2025
NZ_CHARITIES
Form filed
NZ$28.3M revenue
FY2025
NZ_CHARITIES
‘Crazy’ post-Covid housing market boom repeat unlikely, say experts - The Post
Mar 2025
www.thepost.co.nz
What's in a name? Finding street names that acknowledge local heroes - Stuff
Jun 2020
www.stuff.co.nz
Paerata Rise proving popular as buyers flock to new subdivision - Stuff
Apr 2019
www.stuff.co.nz
Auckland's largest housing project under development, Paerata Rise, to open - Stuff
Nov 2018
www.stuff.co.nz

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Peer charities

Other religion in New Zealand, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Grafton Downs Limited This page 77 NZ$28.3 million -
Habitat for Humanity Northern Region Limited 77 NZ$22.2 million -
Social Service Council of the Diocese of Christchurch 77 NZ$14.5 million -
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese Of Wellington 77 NZ$29.0 million -
Presbyterian Support Central 77 NZ$80.1 million -

Sources and verification

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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 - 8 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 Grafton Downs Limited

What is Grafton Downs Limited?
Grafton Downs Limited is a religion 1 based in Auckland, New Zealand. The advancement of the Christian religion, the relief of poverty, the promotion of education and other purposes as are charitable at law in New Zealand and in conformity with the decisions of the conference of the Methodist Church of New Zealand as from time to time made known to the Board
When was Grafton Downs Limited founded?
Grafton Downs Limited was founded in 2009.
Where is Grafton Downs Limited located?
Headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand.
What is Grafton Downs Limited's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately NZ$10M-NZ$100M.
Is Grafton Downs Limited trustworthy?
Grafton Downs Limited 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 Grafton Downs Limited's registration number?
Registration: CC40374 (New Zealand).
What is Grafton Downs Limited's website?
https://www.paeratarise.co.nz
Are donations to Grafton Downs Limited 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.