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Kia Puāwai

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
75/100 · methodology

About Kia Puāwai

To draw from te ao Māori and te ao Tauiwi knowledge to inform specialised programmes for the prevention, treatment and management of social, behavioural, emotional, mental health or developmental issues so to strengthen wellbeing, mana and wairua of tamariki, rangatahi and their whānau.

Founded
Headquarters
Auckland
Foundation type
0
Size
large

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
❤️ Health
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 4 similar health in New Zealand
Integrity Assessment This charity: 75
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

Kia Puāwai is a registered health nonprofit based in Auckland, 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 CC23952. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports NZ$21M in annual revenue. 6 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected. Recent news coverage is predominantly positive.

Kia Puāwai has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100. 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 75 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in New Zealand is 77/100.

Kia Puāwai is located in Auckland, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years. Its registered address is 510 Mount Wellington Highway, New Zealand.

Based on official tax filings, Kia Puāwai has NZ$21M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of NZ$919K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Kia Puāwai is classified as a Health organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a 0. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has NZ$21M in annual revenue. The organization has 6 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Kia Puāwai. 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.

Kia Puāwai has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100 (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 draw from te ao Māori and te ao Tauiwi knowledge to inform specialised programmes for the prevention, treatment and management of social, behavioural, emotional, mental health or developmental issues so to strengthen wellbeing, mana and wairua of tamariki, rangatahi and their whānau. Kia Puāwai is classified as a health organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2008.

Among health charities registered in New Zealand: Kia Puāwai's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100 is in line with the peer average of 77/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$21M is well above the peer average of NZ$919K.

Kia Puāwai 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.

Verified against 4 official sources, last refreshed .

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

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

JA
Jasmine Reynolds
Trustee

Officers & trustees (6)

Source: Public filings

JA
Jasmine R•••••••
Trustee
JU
Julia S•••••••
Trustee
KA
Kaine T•••••••
Trustee
MA
Matthew C••••••
Trustee
MI
Michael M•••••••
Trustee
TA
Tania T•••••
Chair
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Latest news

From global news sources

7 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Positive

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
NZ$20.9M revenue
FY2025
NZ_CHARITIES
Form filed
NZ$20.9M revenue
FY2025
NZ_CHARITIES
Huia Announces ‘Kawakawa’ – 12 Waiata of Electro-Māori Music - Muzic.NZ
Sep 2025
www.muzic.nz
Puāwai Project puts rangatahi in charge of mental health solutions - NZDoctor
Sep 2025
www.nzdoctor.co.nz
Hapū-led partnership launched to protect globally significant ecosystems and endangered species of the Kaipara - OurAuck
Nov 2024
ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
Kahu Releases ‘Kia Kaha’ - Muzic.NZ
Nov 2024
www.muzic.nz
Young People Express Their Fears For Our Papatūānuku/Mother Earth - Scoop - New Zealand News
Jul 2022
www.scoop.co.nz
Auckland Council's Kia Puāwai programme wins again - OurAuckland
Nov 2019
ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
Auckland Council scoops top award for local government excellence - OurAuckland
Apr 2019
ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

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Peer charities

Other health in New Zealand, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Kia Puāwai This page 75 NZ$20.9 million -
Trust House Limited 77 NZ$29.9 million -
Whai Maia Charitable Trust 1 77 NZ$22.2 million -
Reconnect Trust Board 77 NZ$16.2 million -
Ngati Ranginui Iwi Society Incorporated 77 NZ$14.3 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 - 6 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 Kia Puāwai

What is Kia Puāwai?
Kia Puāwai is a health 0 based in Auckland, New Zealand. To draw from te ao Māori and te ao Tauiwi knowledge to inform specialised programmes for the prevention, treatment and management of social, behavioural, emotional, mental health or developmental issues so to strengthen wellbeing, mana and wairua of tamariki, rangatahi and their whānau.
When was Kia Puāwai founded?
Kia Puāwai was founded in 2008.
Where is Kia Puāwai located?
Headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand.
What is Kia Puāwai's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately NZ$10M-NZ$100M.
Is Kia Puāwai trustworthy?
Kia Puāwai has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75 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 Kia Puāwai's registration number?
Registration: CC23952 (New Zealand).
What is Kia Puāwai's website?
https://www.kiapuawai.nz
Are donations to Kia Puāwai 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.