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Natureland Wildlife Trust

Social Services Nelson Reg CC49944 · Charities Services Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
77/100 · methodology

About Natureland Wildlife Trust

To hold, maintain and control the zoological park at Nelson currently known as Natureland Zoo as a wildlife conservation and recreational facility for the general public; To preserve, protect and foster animals (including endangered species) and plants by conservation and promotion of breeding according to best practice animal husbandry standards; To educate the general public and encourage learning and awareness in the public in respect of the general principles of preservation, protection and fostering of the animals and plants; To undertake, promote or fund study and research for the purpose of achieving the Trust's purposes; To pursue any other purposes which are charitable under New Zealand law.

Founded
Headquarters
Nelson
Foundation type
0
Size
medium

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Social Services

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 3 similar social services in New Zealand
Integrity Assessment This charity: 77
Peer average: 76

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

Natureland Wildlife Trust is a registered social services nonprofit based in Nelson, New Zealand. It is registered with Charities Services New Zealand. It was founded in 2013 and has been operating for 13 years. Its registration number is CC49944. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports NZ$1M in annual revenue. 7 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Natureland Wildlife Trust 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 social services charities in New Zealand is 76/100.

Natureland Wildlife Trust is located in Nelson, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2013 and has been active for 13 years. Its registered address is Hounsell Circle, New Zealand.

Based on official tax filings, Natureland Wildlife Trust has NZ$1M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of NZ$322K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Natureland Wildlife Trust is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a 0. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has NZ$1M in annual revenue. The organization has 7 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Natureland Wildlife 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.

Natureland Wildlife Trust 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. 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 hold, maintain and control the zoological park at Nelson currently known as Natureland Zoo as a wildlife conservation and recreational facility for the general public; To preserve, protect and foster animals (including endangered species) and plants by conservation and promotion of breeding according to best practice animal husbandry standards; To educate the general public and encourage learning and awareness in the public in respect of the general principles of preservation, protection and fostering of the animals and plants; To undertake, promote or fund study and research for the purpose of achieving the Trust's purposes; To pursue any other purposes which are charitable under New Zealand law. Natureland Wildlife Trust is classified as a social services organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2013.

Among social services charities registered in New Zealand: Natureland Wildlife Trust's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 is in line with the peer average of 76/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$1M is well above the peer average of NZ$322K.

Natureland Wildlife 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$1M-NZ$10M
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Filing history

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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

BR
Brendan Cook
Trustee

Officers & trustees (7)

Source: Public filings

BR
Brendan C•••
Trustee
BR
Brendan H••••••
Secretary & Trustee
CH
Christopher T•••
Trustee
DR
Drew H••••
Chair & Trustee
LO
Louise S•••••
Treasurer & Trustee
SO
Sophie H••••
Trustee
WI
William F••••••
Trustee
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Latest news

From global news sources

9 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
NZ$1.0M revenue
FY2025
NZ_CHARITIES
Form filed
NZ$1.0M revenue
FY2025
NZ_CHARITIES
Local Grants: Funding helps Natureland Wildlife Trust inspire the next generation of conservationists - Lotto NZ
Mar 2025
mylotto.co.nz
Monkey business brings Nelson businesses together for new Natureland enclosure - Stuff
Jun 2024
www.stuff.co.nz
Marge the missing water dragon found after two months - 1News
Jan 2023
www.1news.co.nz
Search warrant executed in hunt for pair of missing water dragons - Stuff
Oct 2022
www.stuff.co.nz
Natureland staff call for return of stolen water dragons - 1News
Oct 2022
www.1news.co.nz
Water dragons stolen from wildlife trust in baffling series of break-ins - Stuff
Oct 2022
www.stuff.co.nz
Nelson woman's nest box solution to boost native birds - Stuff
Dec 2017
www.stuff.co.nz
Nelson brings nature to town - RNZ
Aug 2015
www.rnz.co.nz
Natureland's new owners move in - Stuff
Nov 2013
www.stuff.co.nz

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Peer charities

Other social services in New Zealand, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Natureland Wildlife Trust This page 77 NZ$1.0 million -
Bay of Islands Animal Rescue Trust 77 NZ$1.1 million -
Pet Refuge New Zealand Charitable Trust 77 NZ$2.8 million -
New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards Trust 75 NZ$1.5 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 - 7 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 Natureland Wildlife Trust

What is Natureland Wildlife Trust?
Natureland Wildlife Trust is a social services 0 based in Nelson, New Zealand. To hold, maintain and control the zoological park at Nelson currently known as Natureland Zoo as a wildlife conservation and recreational facility for the general public; To preserve, protect and foster animals (including endangered species) and plants by conservation and promotion of breeding according to best practice animal husbandry standards; To educate the general public and encourage learning and awareness in the public in respect of the general principles of preservation, protection and fostering of the animals and plants; To undertake, promote or fund study and research for the purpose of achieving the Trust's purposes; To pursue any other purposes which are charitable under New Zealand law.
When was Natureland Wildlife Trust founded?
Natureland Wildlife Trust was founded in 2013.
Where is Natureland Wildlife Trust located?
Headquartered in Nelson, New Zealand.
What is Natureland Wildlife Trust's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately NZ$1M-NZ$10M.
Is Natureland Wildlife Trust trustworthy?
Natureland Wildlife Trust 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 Natureland Wildlife Trust's registration number?
Registration: CC49944 (New Zealand).
What is Natureland Wildlife Trust's website?
https://www.natureland.nz/
Are donations to Natureland Wildlife 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.