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New Zealand Land Search and Rescue Dogs Incorporated

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
77/100 · methodology

About New Zealand Land Search and Rescue Dogs Incorporated

We provide support to NZ Police to help with search & Rescue by using Search Dogs in both Wilderness and High Alpine environments to the benefit of the public.

Founded
Headquarters
Ashburton
Foundation type
1
Size
micro

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Community Development

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar community development 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 Land Search and Rescue Dogs Incorporated is a registered community development nonprofit based in Ashburton, 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 CC33038. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports NZ$94K in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.

New Zealand Land Search and Rescue Dogs Incorporated 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 community development charities in New Zealand is 77/100.

New Zealand Land Search and Rescue Dogs Incorporated is located in Ashburton, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years. Its registered address is 128 Mulligans Road, RD 8, New Zealand.

Based on official tax filings, New Zealand Land Search and Rescue Dogs Incorporated has NZ$94K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of NZ$587K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

New Zealand Land Search and Rescue Dogs Incorporated is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a 1. By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has NZ$94K in annual revenue. The organization has 3 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for New Zealand Land Search and Rescue Dogs Incorporated. 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 Land Search and Rescue Dogs Incorporated 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.

We provide support to NZ Police to help with search & Rescue by using Search Dogs in both Wilderness and High Alpine environments to the benefit of the public. New Zealand Land Search and Rescue Dogs Incorporated is classified as a community development organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2008.

Among community development charities registered in New Zealand: New Zealand Land Search and Rescue Dogs Incorporated's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 is in line with the peer average of 77/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$94K is below the peer average of NZ$587K.

New Zealand Land Search and Rescue Dogs Incorporated 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
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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

MU
Murray Bowden
Chairperson

Officers & trustees (3)

Source: Public filings

MU
Murray B•••••
Chairperson
PA
Paul K•••••••
Treasurer
SA
Samantha O•••
Secretary
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
NZ$0.1M revenue
FY2025
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NZ$0.1M revenue
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Peer charities

Other community development in New Zealand, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
New Zealand Land Search and Rescue Dogs Incorporated This page 77 NZ$94,002 -
Wellington North Community Patrol Charitable Trust 77 NZ$6,151 -
NZBCA Charitable Trust 77 NZ$520 -
The Evolve Foundation 77 NZ$976 -
The Ngati Awa Community Development Trust 77 NZ$1,710 -
Alexandra Community Advice Network Incorporated 77 NZ$29,478 -
Ellerslie Community Patrol Charitable Trust 77 NZ$862 -
Coastguard North Kaipara Incorporated 77 NZ$60,140 -
The New Plymouth "Y" Community Stadium Trust 77 NZ$55,482 -

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 - 3 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 Land Search and Rescue Dogs Incorporated

What is New Zealand Land Search and Rescue Dogs Incorporated?
New Zealand Land Search and Rescue Dogs Incorporated is a community development 1 based in Ashburton, New Zealand. We provide support to NZ Police to help with search & Rescue by using Search Dogs in both Wilderness and High Alpine environments to the benefit of the public.
When was New Zealand Land Search and Rescue Dogs Incorporated founded?
New Zealand Land Search and Rescue Dogs Incorporated was founded in 2008.
Where is New Zealand Land Search and Rescue Dogs Incorporated located?
Headquartered in Ashburton, New Zealand.
What is New Zealand Land Search and Rescue Dogs Incorporated's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately NZ$10K-NZ$100K.
Is New Zealand Land Search and Rescue Dogs Incorporated trustworthy?
New Zealand Land Search and Rescue Dogs Incorporated 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 Land Search and Rescue Dogs Incorporated's registration number?
Registration: CC33038 (New Zealand).
What is New Zealand Land Search and Rescue Dogs Incorporated's website?
http://www.nzlandsardogs.co.nz
Are donations to New Zealand Land Search and Rescue Dogs Incorporated 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.