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To provide health services, education, training and employment for the holistic well being of Māori whānau, individuals and the wider community
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyHe Waka Tapu Limited is a registered education nonprofit based in Christchurch, New Zealand. It is registered with Charities Services New Zealand. It was founded in 2008 and has been operating for 18 years. Its registration number is CC20501. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports NZ$16M in annual revenue. 6 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
He Waka Tapu 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 education charities in New Zealand is 77/100.
He Waka Tapu Limited is located in Christchurch, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years. Its registered address is 161 Pages Road, Aranui, New Zealand.
Based on official tax filings, He Waka Tapu Limited has NZ$16M 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.
He Waka Tapu Limited is classified as a Education organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a 1. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has NZ$16M in annual revenue. The organization has 6 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for He Waka Tapu 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.
He Waka Tapu 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.
To provide health services, education, training and employment for the holistic well being of Māori whānau, individuals and the wider community He Waka Tapu Limited is classified as a education organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2008.
Among education charities registered in New Zealand: He Waka Tapu Limited's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 is in line with the peer average of 77/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$16M is well above the peer average of NZ$493K.
He Waka Tapu 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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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of New Zealand under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
He Waka Tapu Limited 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.
He Waka Tapu Limited 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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Quick facts about He Waka Tapu Limited
- What is He Waka Tapu Limited?
- He Waka Tapu Limited is a education 1 based in Christchurch, New Zealand. To provide health services, education, training and employment for the holistic well being of Māori whānau, individuals and the wider community
- When was He Waka Tapu Limited founded?
- He Waka Tapu Limited was founded in 2008.
- Where is He Waka Tapu Limited located?
- Headquartered in Christchurch, New Zealand.
- What is He Waka Tapu Limited's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately NZ$10M-NZ$100M.
- Is He Waka Tapu Limited trustworthy?
- He Waka Tapu 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 He Waka Tapu Limited's registration number?
- Registration: CC20501 (New Zealand).
- What is He Waka Tapu Limited's website?
- http://www.hewakatapu.org.nz
- Are donations to He Waka Tapu 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.