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Karori Sanctuary Trust

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77
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
77/100 · methodology

About Karori Sanctuary Trust

We operate as a not-for profit organisation, a social enterprise, seeking to do public good by operating in a way that follows sound commercial disciplines. As set out in our Trust Deed, the objects of the Trust are as follows: - To carry out education and research into all matters pertaining to the conservation and restoration of New Zealand’s natural heritage and in particular to restore representative examples of New Zealand’s natural heritage. - To establish and maintain a secure native wildlife sanctuary in the Karori Reservoir in the City of Wellington. - To restore the reservoir area ecosystem as closely as practicable to its presumed pre-human state but allowing for construction of specific habitats to enhance its diversity and …

Founded
Headquarters
Wellington
Foundation type
0
Size
large

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🌍 International
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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

Karori Sanctuary Trust is a registered international nonprofit based in Wellington, 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 CC21900. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports NZ$9M in annual revenue. 7 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Karori Sanctuary Trust 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.

Karori Sanctuary Trust is located in Wellington, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years. Its registered address is 31 Waiapu Road, New Zealand.

Based on official tax filings, Karori Sanctuary Trust has NZ$9M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of NZ$684K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Karori Sanctuary Trust is classified as a International organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a 0. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has NZ$9M in annual revenue. The organization has 7 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Karori Sanctuary Trust. 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.

Karori Sanctuary Trust 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.

We operate as a not-for profit organisation, a social enterprise, seeking to do public good by operating in a way that follows sound commercial disciplines. As set out in our Trust Deed, the objects of the Trust are as follows: - To carry out education and research into all matters pertaining to the conservation and restoration of New Zealand’s natural heritage and in particular to restore representative examples of New Zealand’s natural heritage. - To establish and maintain a secure native wildlife sanctuary in the Karori Reservoir in the City of Wellington. - To restore the reservoir area ecosystem as closely as practicable to its presumed pre-human state but allowing... Karori Sanctuary Trust is classified as a international organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2008.

Among international charities registered in New Zealand: Karori Sanctuary Trust's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 is in line with the peer average of 77/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$9M is well above the peer average of NZ$684K.

Karori Sanctuary Trust 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$1M-NZ$10M
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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

CO
Colin Rowsell
Trustee

Officers & trustees (7)

Source: Public filings

CO
Colin R••••••
Trustee
EL
Elizabeth H•••••••
Trustee
JO
Josephine B•••••
Trustee
MA
Margaret H•••••
Trustee
MA
Martha J•••••••
Trustee
PA
Paul A•••••
Trustee
RU
Russell S•••••
Board Chair
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Latest news

From global news sources

6 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
NZ$8.8M revenue
FY2025
NZ_CHARITIES
Form filed
NZ$8.8M revenue
FY2025
NZ_CHARITIES
Kiwi pukupuku take flight - Wellington City Council
May 2025
wellington.govt.nz
'Momentous moment': Pukupuku moved from Wellington to Hawke's Bay - RNZ
May 2025
www.rnz.co.nz
Kiwi fly the Zealandia nest to help Hawke’s Bay population - The Post
May 2025
www.thepost.co.nz
HPE wants a more diverse pipeline of top management - ARNnet
Oct 2019
www.arnnet.com.au
Zealandia 'a bottomless pit' - Stuff
Mar 2011
www.stuff.co.nz
Mainland 's first wild baby tuatara in 200 years - Scoop - New Zealand News
Mar 2009
www.scoop.co.nz

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Peer charities

Other international in New Zealand, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Karori Sanctuary Trust This page 77 NZ$8.8 million -
The Riccarton Bush Trustees 77 NZ$1.0 million -
Seagull Centre Trust 77 NZ$1.2 million -
Nelson Environment Centre Incorporated 77 NZ$1.3 million -
Waahi Whaanui Trust 77 NZ$5.6 million -
The Brook (Waimarama) Sanctuary Trust 77 NZ$1.7 million -
Innovative Waste Kaikoura Limited 77 NZ$3.0 million -
Environmental Defence Society Incorporated 77 NZ$2.7 million -
New Zealand Landcare Trust 77 NZ$3.3 million -

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 - 7 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

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 Karori Sanctuary Trust

What is Karori Sanctuary Trust?
Karori Sanctuary Trust is a international 0 based in Wellington, New Zealand. We operate as a not-for profit organisation, a social enterprise, seeking to do public good by operating in a way that follows sound commercial disciplines. As set out in our Trust Deed, the objects of the Trust are as follows: - To carry out education and research into all matters pertaining to the conservation and restoration of New Zealand’s natural heritage and in particular to restore representative examples of New Zealand’s natural heritage. - To establish and maintain a secure native wildlife sanctuary in the Karori Reservoir in the City of Wellington. - To restore the reservoir area ecosystem as closely as practicable to its presumed pre-human state but allowing for construction of specific habitats to enhance its diversity and conservation values. - To provide facilities for recreation and tourism activities. - To seek and foster community support and participation. - To manage and manipulate such ecosystems as may be necessary to maintain requisite populations.
When was Karori Sanctuary Trust founded?
Karori Sanctuary Trust was founded in 2008.
Where is Karori Sanctuary Trust located?
Headquartered in Wellington, New Zealand.
What is Karori Sanctuary Trust's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately NZ$1M-NZ$10M.
Is Karori Sanctuary Trust trustworthy?
Karori Sanctuary Trust 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 Karori Sanctuary Trust's registration number?
Registration: CC21900 (New Zealand).
What is Karori Sanctuary Trust's website?
http://www.visitzealandia.com
Are donations to Karori Sanctuary Trust 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.