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New Zealand Red Cross Incorporated

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
77/100 · methodology

About New Zealand Red Cross Incorporated

The New Zealand Red Cross is a humanitarian organization dedicated to providing emergency relief, health services, and community support across New Zealand and internationally. As part of the global Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, it focuses on disaster response, refugee assistance, blood donation programs, and community resilience initiatives. Committed to saving lives and alleviating suffering, the New Zealand Red Cross plays a vital role in emergency preparedness, volunteer engagement, and humanitarian aid, making it a trusted organisation for support and aid in New Zealand.

Founded
Headquarters
Wellington
Foundation type
1
Size
large

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 Red Cross Incorporated is a registered community development nonprofit based in Wellington, 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 CC21860. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports NZ$55M in annual revenue. 10 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

New Zealand Red Cross 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 Red Cross Incorporated is located in Wellington, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years. Its registered address is 69 Molesworth Street, New Zealand.

Based on official tax filings, New Zealand Red Cross Incorporated has NZ$55M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of NZ$587K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

New Zealand Red Cross Incorporated is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a 1. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has NZ$55M in annual revenue. The organization has 10 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for New Zealand Red Cross 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 Red Cross 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.

The New Zealand Red Cross is a humanitarian organization dedicated to providing emergency relief, health services, and community support across New Zealand and internationally. As part of the global Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, it focuses on disaster response, refugee assistance, blood donation programs, and community resilience initiatives. Committed to saving lives and alleviating suffering, the New Zealand Red Cross plays a vital role in emergency preparedness, volunteer engagement, and humanitarian aid, making it a trusted organisation for support and aid in New Zealand. New Zealand Red Cross 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 Red Cross Incorporated's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 is in line with the peer average of 77/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$55M is well above the peer average of NZ$587K.

New Zealand Red Cross 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
NZ$10M-NZ$100M
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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

AU
Audrey Chamberlain
Board Member

Officers & trustees (10)

Source: Public filings

AU
Audrey C••••••••••
Board Member
DA
Daniel W•••••
Board Member
GR
Gregory R••••••••••••••
Board Member
JO
John D•••
National President
MA
Mathew D••••••
Board Member
MI
Mikaela H••••
Board Member
NI
Niall S•••••••
Board Member
PA
Patrick C•••••••
Board Member
RE
Reuben T•••••
Board Member
WA
Warren J••••••••
Board member
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Latest news

From global news sources

1 article found

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Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
NZ$54.5M revenue
FY2025
NZ_CHARITIES
Form filed
NZ$54.5M revenue
FY2025
NZ_CHARITIES
From psychological first aid to Meals On Wheels - NZ Herald
Mar 2022
www.nzherald.co.nz

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Peer charities

Other community development in New Zealand, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
New Zealand Red Cross Incorporated This page 77 NZ$54.5 million -
Ellerslie Community Patrol Charitable Trust 77 NZ$862 -
Big Buddy Mentoring Trust 77 NZ$1.1 million -
Oamaru Pacific Island Community Incorporated 77 NZ$1.6 million -
Wellington North Community Patrol Charitable Trust 77 NZ$6,151 -
Alexandra Community Advice Network Incorporated 77 NZ$29,478 -
Central Taranaki Safe Community Trust 77 NZ$134,302 -
Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter Trust Board 77 NZ$1.5 million -
South Canterbury Rural Support Trust 77 NZ$143,026 -

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 - 10 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
Programmatic detail
Specific cause areas not yet tagged

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 New Zealand Red Cross Incorporated

What is New Zealand Red Cross Incorporated?
New Zealand Red Cross Incorporated is a community development 1 based in Wellington, New Zealand. The New Zealand Red Cross is a humanitarian organization dedicated to providing emergency relief, health services, and community support across New Zealand and internationally. As part of the global Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, it focuses on disaster response, refugee assistance, blood donation programs, and community resilience initiatives. Committed to saving lives and alleviating suffering, the New Zealand Red Cross plays a vital role in emergency preparedness, volunteer engagement, and humanitarian aid, making it a trusted organisation for support and aid in New Zealand.
When was New Zealand Red Cross Incorporated founded?
New Zealand Red Cross Incorporated was founded in 2008.
Where is New Zealand Red Cross Incorporated located?
Headquartered in Wellington, New Zealand.
What is New Zealand Red Cross Incorporated's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately NZ$10M-NZ$100M.
Is New Zealand Red Cross Incorporated trustworthy?
New Zealand Red Cross 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 Red Cross Incorporated's registration number?
Registration: CC21860 (New Zealand).
What is New Zealand Red Cross Incorporated's website?
http://www.redcross.org.nz
Are donations to New Zealand Red Cross 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.