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Mauri Ora Kakapo Trust

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
61/100 · methodology

About Mauri Ora Kakapo Trust

The protection, preservation, rejuvenation, regeneration and sustenance of Kakapo within Aotearoa/New Zealand and/or any all matters fairly and reasonably connected to such, including relevant marketing, promotions and public information campaigns, scientific research, predator control and habitat restoration or enhancement.

Founded
Headquarters
Christchurch
Size
small

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Social Services
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar social services in New Zealand
Integrity Assessment This charity: 61
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

Mauri Ora Kakapo Trust is a registered social services nonprofit based in Christchurch, New Zealand. It is registered with Charities Services New Zealand. It was founded in 2019 and has been operating for 7 years. Its registration number is CC57093. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 61/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 76/100 for social services charities in New Zealand. The organization reports NZ$485K in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.

Mauri Ora Kakapo Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 61/100. 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 61 ('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 social services charities in New Zealand is 76/100.

Mauri Ora Kakapo Trust is located in Christchurch, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2019 and has been active for 7 years. Its registered address is C/- Te Runanga o Ngai Tahu, PO Box 13046, New Zealand.

Based on official tax filings, Mauri Ora Kakapo Trust has NZ$485K in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Mauri Ora Kakapo Trust is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in New Zealand. By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has NZ$485K in annual revenue.

No red flags have been detected for Mauri Ora Kakapo 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.

Mauri Ora Kakapo Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 61/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by Charities Services. Visit the Mauri Ora Kakapo Trust 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.

The protection, preservation, rejuvenation, regeneration and sustenance of Kakapo within Aotearoa/New Zealand and/or any all matters fairly and reasonably connected to such, including relevant marketing, promotions and public information campaigns, scientific research, predator control and habitat restoration or enhancement. Mauri Ora Kakapo Trust is classified as a social services organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2019.

Among social services charities registered in New Zealand: Mauri Ora Kakapo Trust's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 61/100 is below the peer average of 76/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$485K is comparable to the peer average of NZ$322K.

Mauri Ora Kakapo 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$100K-NZ$1M
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Filing history

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Years on record: FY2024, FY2024.
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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

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Estelle Leask
Trustee

Officers & trustees (2)

Source: Public filings

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Estelle L••••
Trustee
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Tane D••••
Trustee
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
NZ$0.5M revenue
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Peer charities

Other social services in New Zealand, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Mauri Ora Kakapo Trust This page 61 NZ$484,763 -
Saving Hope Foundation 77 NZ$509,175 -
The Lonely Miaow Association Incorporated 77 NZ$280,803 -
BirdCare Aotearoa 77 NZ$800,898 -
ORCA Research Trust 77 NZ$140,552 -
Project Jonah New Zealand Incorporated 77 NZ$400,493 -
Paw Justice Charitable Trust 77 NZ$236,967 -
Wildlife Veterinary Trust 75 NZ$150,993 -
New Zealand Horse Ambulance Trust 75 NZ$756,187 -

Sources and verification

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Registration and legal identity
Charities Services New Zealand
Financial filings
Charities Services New Zealand - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Charities Services New Zealand - 2 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
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

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Quick facts about Mauri Ora Kakapo Trust

What is Mauri Ora Kakapo Trust?
Mauri Ora Kakapo Trust is a social services nonprofit organization based in Christchurch, New Zealand. The protection, preservation, rejuvenation, regeneration and sustenance of Kakapo within Aotearoa/New Zealand and/or any all matters fairly and reasonably connected to such, including relevant marketing, promotions and public information campaigns, scientific research, predator control and habitat restoration or enhancement.
When was Mauri Ora Kakapo Trust founded?
Mauri Ora Kakapo Trust was founded in 2019.
Where is Mauri Ora Kakapo Trust located?
Headquartered in Christchurch, New Zealand.
What is Mauri Ora Kakapo Trust's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately NZ$100K-NZ$1M.
Is Mauri Ora Kakapo Trust trustworthy?
Mauri Ora Kakapo Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 61 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 Mauri Ora Kakapo Trust's registration number?
Registration: CC57093 (New Zealand).
What is Mauri Ora Kakapo Trust's website?
https://www.ngaitahu.iwi.nz
Are donations to Mauri Ora Kakapo 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.