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Museum Of Transport And Technology

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
62/100 · methodology

About Museum Of Transport And Technology

MOTAT’s Vision is to use past, present and future technology and ingenuity of Aotearoa to educate and inspire the innovators of tomorrow. It will do this by creating multi-dimensional experiences aligned with its Vision and its collection with a view to expanding the Museum’s audience and reach.

Founded
Headquarters
Auckland
Foundation type
1
Size
large

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in New Zealand
Integrity Assessment This charity: 62
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

Museum Of Transport And Technology is a registered education 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 CC30945. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 62/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 77/100 for education charities in New Zealand. The organization reports NZ$24M in annual revenue. 10 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Museum Of Transport And Technology has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 62/100. 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 62 ('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 education charities in New Zealand is 77/100.

Museum Of Transport And Technology is located in Auckland, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years. Its registered address is 805 Great North Road, New Zealand.

Based on official tax filings, Museum Of Transport And Technology has NZ$24M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of NZ$493K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Museum Of Transport And Technology is classified as a Education organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a 1. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has NZ$24M in annual revenue. The organization has 10 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Museum Of Transport And Technology. 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.

Museum Of Transport And Technology has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 62/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen 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.

MOTAT’s Vision is to use past, present and future technology and ingenuity of Aotearoa to educate and inspire the innovators of tomorrow. It will do this by creating multi-dimensional experiences aligned with its Vision and its collection with a view to expanding the Museum’s audience and reach. Museum Of Transport And Technology is classified as a education organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2008.

Among education charities registered in New Zealand: Museum Of Transport And Technology's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 62/100 is below the peer average of 77/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$24M is well above the peer average of NZ$493K.

Museum Of Transport And Technology 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$10M-NZ$100M
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Filing history

2 years on file from nz_charities (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

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

AL
Alastair Carruthers
Board Member

Officers & trustees (10)

Source: Public filings

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Alastair C•••••••••
Board Member
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Amit P•••••
Board Member
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Elizabeth G••••••
Board member
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Heather R•••
Board Member
HE
Helen A•••••
Board Member
HE
Hema S••••••
Board member
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Louise H•••••
Board member
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Simon N••••
Board member
TH
Thomas I•••••
Board Member
WA
Wayne S••••••
Board Member
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Latest news

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Activity timeline

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Form filed
NZ$24.4M revenue
FY2024
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NZ$24.4M revenue
FY2024
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Peer charities

Other education in New Zealand, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Museum Of Transport And Technology This page 62 NZ$24.4 million -
The Auckland Art Gallery Foundation 77 NZ$3.3 million -
Te Hono o ngā Waka Limited 77 NZ$2.0 million -
Family Action 77 NZ$6.2 million -
Wanaka Concert Society Incorporated 77 NZ$28,920 -
Puke Ariki Trust 77 NZ$15,000 -
Creative Waikato 77 NZ$1.6 million -
Friends of North School (Westport) 77 NZ$51,835 -
The Regent Theatre Trust of Otago 77 NZ$1.4 million -

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 - 10 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
Direct contact
No email or phone published
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 Museum Of Transport And Technology

What is Museum Of Transport And Technology?
Museum Of Transport And Technology is a education 1 based in Auckland, New Zealand. MOTAT’s Vision is to use past, present and future technology and ingenuity of Aotearoa to educate and inspire the innovators of tomorrow. It will do this by creating multi-dimensional experiences aligned with its Vision and its collection with a view to expanding the Museum’s audience and reach.
When was Museum Of Transport And Technology founded?
Museum Of Transport And Technology was founded in 2008.
Where is Museum Of Transport And Technology located?
Headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand.
What is Museum Of Transport And Technology's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately NZ$10M-NZ$100M.
Is Museum Of Transport And Technology trustworthy?
Museum Of Transport And Technology has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 62 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 Museum Of Transport And Technology's registration number?
Registration: CC30945 (New Zealand).
What is Museum Of Transport And Technology's website?
http://www.motat.org.nz
Are donations to Museum Of Transport And Technology 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.