Charities New Zealand Animal Welfare Ngā Āhuatanga o Te Kai Limited
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Ngā Āhuatanga o Te Kai Limited

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
77/100 · methodology

About Ngā Āhuatanga o Te Kai Limited

To recognise the kaupapa of its Shareholders, that being to strengthen the whanau/hapu/iwi base of Mataatua rohe, and Aotearoa, by undertaking kai related research to: (a) grow knowledge and techniques that elevates the mātauranga of kai; (b) promote kai sustainability and sovereignty, nutritional equity and justice and support cultural, social and economic efforts to ensure our kai futures; and (c) generate positive outcomes in the context of kai and nutrition for wellbeing and the community.

Founded
Headquarters
Whakatane
Size
micro

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Animal Welfare
Cause tags

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

Ngā Āhuatanga o Te Kai Limited is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Whakatane, New Zealand. It is registered with Charities Services New Zealand. It was founded in 2022. Its registration number is CC61038. 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. 5 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Ngā Āhuatanga o Te Kai Limited 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.

Ngā Āhuatanga o Te Kai Limited is located in Whakatane, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2022 and has been active for 4 years.

Based on official tax filings, Ngā Āhuatanga o Te Kai Limited has NZ$94K 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.

Ngā Āhuatanga o Te Kai Limited is classified as a Animal Welfare organization, registered in New Zealand. By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has NZ$94K in annual revenue. The organization has 5 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Ngā Āhuatanga o Te Kai Limited. 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.

Ngā Āhuatanga o Te Kai Limited 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. Visit the Ngā Āhuatanga o Te Kai Limited profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

To recognise the kaupapa of its Shareholders, that being to strengthen the whanau/hapu/iwi base of Mataatua rohe, and Aotearoa, by undertaking kai related research to: (a) grow knowledge and techniques that elevates the mātauranga of kai; (b) promote kai sustainability and sovereignty, nutritional equity and justice and support cultural, social and economic efforts to ensure our kai futures; and (c) generate positive outcomes in the context of kai and nutrition for wellbeing and the community. Ngā Āhuatanga o Te Kai Limited is classified as a animal welfare organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2022.

Among animal welfare charities registered in New Zealand: Ngā Āhuatanga o Te Kai Limited'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$2M.

Ngā Āhuatanga o Te Kai Limited 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

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Years on record: FY2025, FY2025.
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Leadership

FI
Fiona Wiremu
Director

Officers & trustees (5)

Source: Public filings

FI
Fiona W•••••
Director
HI
Hiria H•••
Director
JU
Julia K••••••••••
Manager
LI
Linda S••••
CEO
RA
Rauru K•••••••
Director
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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 animal welfare in New Zealand, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Ngā Āhuatanga o Te Kai Limited This page 77 NZ$94,276 -
Chanel College Education Foundation 77 NZ$401 -
New Zealand Deerstalkers Association Hunts Trust 77 NZ$6,328 -
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 -

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 - 5 disclosed in the public registry.

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

Methodology

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Quick facts about Ngā Āhuatanga o Te Kai Limited

What is Ngā Āhuatanga o Te Kai Limited?
Ngā Āhuatanga o Te Kai Limited is a animal welfare nonprofit organization based in Whakatane, New Zealand. To recognise the kaupapa of its Shareholders, that being to strengthen the whanau/hapu/iwi base of Mataatua rohe, and Aotearoa, by undertaking kai related research to: (a) grow knowledge and techniques that elevates the mātauranga of kai; (b) promote kai sustainability and sovereignty, nutritional equity and justice and support cultural, social and economic efforts to ensure our kai futures; and (c) generate positive outcomes in the context of kai and nutrition for wellbeing and the community.
When was Ngā Āhuatanga o Te Kai Limited founded?
Ngā Āhuatanga o Te Kai Limited was founded in 2022.
Where is Ngā Āhuatanga o Te Kai Limited located?
Headquartered in Whakatane, New Zealand.
What is Ngā Āhuatanga o Te Kai Limited's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately NZ$10K-NZ$100K.
Is Ngā Āhuatanga o Te Kai Limited trustworthy?
Ngā Āhuatanga o Te Kai Limited 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 Ngā Āhuatanga o Te Kai Limited's registration number?
Registration: CC61038 (New Zealand).
What is Ngā Āhuatanga o Te Kai Limited's website?
https://www.kaiinstitute.co.nz
Are donations to Ngā Āhuatanga o Te Kai Limited 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.