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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
77/100 · methodology

About Moana Communications

Running of a Maori language radio station through presentation, promotion and preservation of Te Reo Maaori and Te Ao Maaori which reflects the foundations of our Iwi and Hapu, by, for and about Tauranga Moana.

Founded
Headquarters
Tauranga
Foundation type
0
Size
small

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education 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

Moana Communications is a registered education nonprofit based in Tauranga, 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 CC28072. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports NZ$898K in annual revenue. 9 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Moana Communications 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 education charities in New Zealand is 77/100.

Moana Communications is located in Tauranga, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years.

Based on official tax filings, Moana Communications has NZ$898K in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Moana Communications is classified as a Education organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a 0. By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has NZ$898K in annual revenue. The organization has 9 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Moana Communications. 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.

Moana Communications 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. Visit the Moana Communications 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.

Running of a Maori language radio station through presentation, promotion and preservation of Te Reo Maaori and Te Ao Maaori which reflects the foundations of our Iwi and Hapu, by, for and about Tauranga Moana. Moana Communications is classified as a education organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2008.

Among education charities registered in New Zealand: Moana Communications's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 is in line with the peer average of 77/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$898K is comparable to the peer average of NZ$493K.

Moana Communications 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$100K-NZ$1M
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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

AN
Aniwa Nicholas
Trustee

Officers & trustees (9)

Source: Public filings

AN
Aniwa N•••••••
Trustee
CH
Charlie T••••••
Trustee
HI
Hinenui C•••••
Trustee
LE
Leonie C•••••
Trustee
ME
Melissa R•••••••••
Trustee
RI
Ripeka T•••••••
Trustee
VE
Veronica E••••••
Trustee
WE
Wendy H•••••••
Trustee
YO
Yolande T•••••
Trustee
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Latest news

From global news sources

2 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
NZ$0.9M revenue
FY2025
NZ_CHARITIES
Form filed
NZ$0.9M revenue
FY2025
NZ_CHARITIES
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Jun 2024
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Apii Te Uki Ou Student wins design competition - Cook Islands News
Nov 2021
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Peer charities

Other education in New Zealand, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Moana Communications This page 77 NZ$898,449 -
RAW 2014 Limited 77 NZ$668,221 -
Taranaki FM Trust 77 NZ$155,939 -
Shear History Trust 77 NZ$111,993 -
Whanganui Budget Advisory Service Incorporated 77 NZ$199,247 -
Script to Screen Te Tari Tuhi Kupu A … 77 NZ$623,946 -
The Reddy Foundation 77 NZ$657,124 -
SCAPE Public Art Trust 77 NZ$885,800 -
Tagata Moana Trust 77 NZ$446,253 -

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 - 9 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 Moana Communications

What is Moana Communications?
Moana Communications is a education 0 based in Tauranga, New Zealand. Running of a Maori language radio station through presentation, promotion and preservation of Te Reo Maaori and Te Ao Maaori which reflects the foundations of our Iwi and Hapu, by, for and about Tauranga Moana.
When was Moana Communications founded?
Moana Communications was founded in 2008.
Where is Moana Communications located?
Headquartered in Tauranga, New Zealand.
What is Moana Communications's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately NZ$100K-NZ$1M.
Is Moana Communications trustworthy?
Moana Communications 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 Moana Communications's registration number?
Registration: CC28072 (New Zealand).
What is Moana Communications's website?
https://www.moanaradio.co.nz
Are donations to Moana Communications 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.