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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.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyKia 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.
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Kia Puāwai 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.
Kia Puāwai 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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PositiveHuia Announces ‘Kawakawa’ – 12 Waiata of Electro-Māori Music - Muzic.NZ
Puāwai Project puts rangatahi in charge of mental health solutions - NZDoctor
Hapū-led partnership launched to protect globally significant ecosystems and endangered species of the Kaipara - OurAuckland
Kahu Releases ‘Kia Kaha’ - Muzic.NZ
Young People Express Their Fears For Our Papatūānuku/Mother Earth - Scoop - New Zealand News
Auckland Council's Kia Puāwai programme wins again - OurAuckland
Auckland Council scoops top award for local government excellence - OurAuckland
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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.