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New Zealand Deerstalkers Association Hunts Trust

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
77/100 · methodology

About New Zealand Deerstalkers Association Hunts Trust

(a) provide education in the amateur sport of hunting in the skills and knowledge required to do so safely, responsibly and successfully in an outdoor environment; (b) enhance the qualifications of hunter education instructors and administrators; (c) provide education in a responsible and ethical hunting tradition; and (d) educate hunters in safe firearm handling in a hunting context.

Founded
Headquarters
Wellington
Size
micro

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Animal Welfare

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar animal welfare 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

New Zealand Deerstalkers Association Hunts Trust is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Wellington, New Zealand. It is registered with Charities Services New Zealand. It was founded in 2017 and has been operating for 9 years. Its registration number is CC54905. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports NZ$6K in annual revenue. 7 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

New Zealand Deerstalkers Association Hunts 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 animal welfare charities in New Zealand is 77/100.

New Zealand Deerstalkers Association Hunts Trust is located in Wellington, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2017 and has been active for 9 years. Its registered address is 3 Collina Terrace, New Zealand.

Based on official tax filings, New Zealand Deerstalkers Association Hunts Trust has NZ$6K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of NZ$2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

New Zealand Deerstalkers Association Hunts Trust is classified as a Animal Welfare organization, registered in New Zealand. By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has NZ$6K in annual revenue. The organization has 7 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for New Zealand Deerstalkers Association Hunts 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.

New Zealand Deerstalkers Association Hunts 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.

(a) provide education in the amateur sport of hunting in the skills and knowledge required to do so safely, responsibly and successfully in an outdoor environment; (b) enhance the qualifications of hunter education instructors and administrators; (c) provide education in a responsible and ethical hunting tradition; and (d) educate hunters in safe firearm handling in a hunting context. New Zealand Deerstalkers Association Hunts Trust is classified as a animal welfare organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2017.

Among animal welfare charities registered in New Zealand: New Zealand Deerstalkers Association Hunts Trust's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 is in line with the peer average of 77/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$6K is below the peer average of NZ$2M.

New Zealand Deerstalkers Association Hunts 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
Under NZ$10K
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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

CA
Carolyn Heffernan
Treasurer

Officers & trustees (7)

Source: Public filings

CA
Carolyn H••••••••
Treasurer
DA
David K•••
Trustee
GW
Gwyn T••••••
Secretary
HA
Hamish O••
Trustee
MI
Michael S••••
Trustee
PA
Paddy C•••••
Trustee
TR
Trevor G••••••
Trustee
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
NZ$0.0M revenue
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Peer charities

Other animal welfare in New Zealand, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
New Zealand Deerstalkers Association Hunts Trust This page 77 NZ$6,328 -
Chanel College Education Foundation 77 NZ$401 -
Womenzshed 77 NZ$29,303 -
Tainui School Parent Teachers Association Incorporated 77 NZ$28,251 -
Takapuna Primary School PTA 77 NZ$35,817 -
The Tai Tokerau Artisan Fashion Trust 77 NZ$18,139 -
Rathkeale College Foundation 77 NZ$33,453 -
WOOMB NZ Charitable Trust 77 NZ$81,468 -
The Brighton Observatory of Environment and Economics Trust 77 NZ$39,771 -

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
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
Programmatic detail
Specific cause areas not yet tagged

Methodology

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Quick facts about New Zealand Deerstalkers Association Hunts Trust

What is New Zealand Deerstalkers Association Hunts Trust?
New Zealand Deerstalkers Association Hunts Trust is a animal welfare nonprofit organization based in Wellington, New Zealand. (a) provide education in the amateur sport of hunting in the skills and knowledge required to do so safely, responsibly and successfully in an outdoor environment; (b) enhance the qualifications of hunter education instructors and administrators; (c) provide education in a responsible and ethical hunting tradition; and (d) educate hunters in safe firearm handling in a hunting context.
When was New Zealand Deerstalkers Association Hunts Trust founded?
New Zealand Deerstalkers Association Hunts Trust was founded in 2017.
Where is New Zealand Deerstalkers Association Hunts Trust located?
Headquartered in Wellington, New Zealand.
What is New Zealand Deerstalkers Association Hunts Trust's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately Under NZ$10K.
Is New Zealand Deerstalkers Association Hunts Trust trustworthy?
New Zealand Deerstalkers Association Hunts 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 New Zealand Deerstalkers Association Hunts Trust's registration number?
Registration: CC54905 (New Zealand).
What is New Zealand Deerstalkers Association Hunts Trust's website?
https://www.deerstalkers.org.nz
Are donations to New Zealand Deerstalkers Association Hunts 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.