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Hokitika Land Search and Rescue Group

Disaster Relief Hokitika Reg CC37527 · Charities Services
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
69/100 · methodology

About Hokitika Land Search and Rescue Group

To provide a volunteer Land Search and Rescue Service in central Westland by coordinating, training, equipment, resources and search operations in the forest, mountains and coastline of Central Westland.

Founded
Headquarters
Hokitika
Foundation type
1
Size
micro

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Disaster Relief

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar disaster relief in New Zealand
Integrity Assessment This charity: 69
Peer average: 71

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

Hokitika Land Search and Rescue Group is a registered disaster relief nonprofit based in Hokitika, 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 CC37527. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. The organization reports NZ$6K in annual revenue. 5 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Hokitika Land Search and Rescue Group has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69/100. 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 69 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for disaster relief charities in New Zealand is 71/100.

Hokitika Land Search and Rescue Group is located in Hokitika, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years. Its registered address is 167 Woodstock-Rimu Road, RD 3, New Zealand.

Based on official tax filings, Hokitika Land Search and Rescue Group has NZ$6K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of NZ$3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Hokitika Land Search and Rescue Group is classified as a Disaster Relief organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a 1. By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has NZ$6K in annual revenue. The organization has 5 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Hokitika Land Search and Rescue Group. 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.

Hokitika Land Search and Rescue Group has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by Charities Services. Visit the Hokitika Land Search and Rescue Group profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

To provide a volunteer Land Search and Rescue Service in central Westland by coordinating, training, equipment, resources and search operations in the forest, mountains and coastline of Central Westland. Hokitika Land Search and Rescue Group is classified as a disaster relief organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2008.

Among disaster relief charities registered in New Zealand: Hokitika Land Search and Rescue Group's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69/100 is in line with the peer average of 71/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$6K is below the peer average of NZ$3M.

Hokitika Land Search and Rescue Group 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
Under NZ$10K
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Filing history

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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

BE
Ben Nilson
Training officer

Officers & trustees (5)

Source: Public filings

BE
Ben N•••••
Training officer
BR
Brendon B•••••
Chairperson
CO
Cole S••••••
Committee Member
CO
Colin P•••••••
Gear officer
Máire H•••••
Treasurer
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Peer charities

Other disaster relief in New Zealand, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Hokitika Land Search and Rescue Group This page 69 NZ$6,040 -
Auckland Land Search and Rescue Incorporated 75 NZ$32,907 -
Gizzy Kai Rescue Charitable Trust 74 NZ$92,387 -
Turangi Volunteer Fire Brigade 72 NZ$35,235 -
Great Barrier Island Coastguard Rescue Incorporated 69 NZ$49,612 -
Palmerston North Search and Rescue Incorporated 69 NZ$18,094 -
Oban Volunteer Fire Brigade 69 NZ$43,763 -
Gisborne Land Search And Rescue Charitable Trust Board 69 NZ$19,647 -
Murchison Search and Rescue Incorporated 69 NZ$3,154 -

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 - 5 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Profile completeness
65%

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
Official website
No verified website on record
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Direct contact
No email or phone published
Tax-deductibility status
Whether donations are tax-deductible has not been verified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Hokitika Land Search and Rescue Group

What is Hokitika Land Search and Rescue Group?
Hokitika Land Search and Rescue Group is a disaster relief 1 based in Hokitika, New Zealand. To provide a volunteer Land Search and Rescue Service in central Westland by coordinating, training, equipment, resources and search operations in the forest, mountains and coastline of Central Westland.
When was Hokitika Land Search and Rescue Group founded?
Hokitika Land Search and Rescue Group was founded in 2008.
Where is Hokitika Land Search and Rescue Group located?
Headquartered in Hokitika, New Zealand.
What is Hokitika Land Search and Rescue Group's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately Under NZ$10K.
Is Hokitika Land Search and Rescue Group trustworthy?
Hokitika Land Search and Rescue Group has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69 out of 100 (Partial 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 Hokitika Land Search and Rescue Group's registration number?
Registration: CC37527 (New Zealand).
Are donations to Hokitika Land Search and Rescue Group 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.