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Visit www.oamarupacific.nzAbout Oamaru Pacific Island Trust
The Oamaru Pacific Island Trust (OPIT) is established to benefit Pacific and local communities by advancing their social, health, and wellbeing needs through integrated services, education, advocacy, and support initiatives. Grounded in a people-centred, culturally informed approach, OPIT promotes economic resilience, strengthens cultural identity, and delivers community-led solutions that reflect the aspirations and values of Pacific peoples. The Trust continues the legacy of the Oamaru Pacific Island Community Group, ensuring growth, responsiveness, and cultural integrity while undertaking any activities that further these charitable purposes in accordance with New Zealand law
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyOamaru Pacific Island Trust is a registered environment nonprofit based in Oamaru, New Zealand. It is registered with Charities Services New Zealand. It was founded in 2024. Its registration number is CC62998. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports NZ$617K in annual revenue. 6 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Oamaru Pacific Island 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 environment charities in New Zealand is 77/100.
Oamaru Pacific Island Trust is located in Oamaru, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2024 and has been active for 2 years. Its registered address is 20 Ribble Street, New Zealand.
Based on official tax filings, Oamaru Pacific Island Trust has NZ$617K in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Oamaru Pacific Island Trust is classified as a Environment organization, registered in New Zealand. By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has NZ$617K in annual revenue. The organization has 6 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Oamaru Pacific Island 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.
Oamaru Pacific Island 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. Visit the Oamaru Pacific Island Trust 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.
The Oamaru Pacific Island Trust (OPIT) is established to benefit Pacific and local communities by advancing their social, health, and wellbeing needs through integrated services, education, advocacy, and support initiatives. Grounded in a people-centred, culturally informed approach, OPIT promotes economic resilience, strengthens cultural identity, and delivers community-led solutions that reflect the aspirations and values of Pacific peoples. The Trust continues the legacy of the Oamaru Pacific Island Community Group, ensuring growth, responsiveness, and cultural integrity while undertaking any activities that further these charitable purposes in accordance with New Zealand law Oamaru Pacific Island Trust is classified as a environment organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2024.
Among environment charities registered in New Zealand: Oamaru Pacific Island Trust's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 is in line with the peer average of 77/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$617K is comparable to the peer average of NZ$926K.
Oamaru Pacific Island 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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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of New Zealand under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Oamaru Pacific Island Trust is registered in New Zealand. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
Oamaru Pacific Island Trust is registered in New Zealand. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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NeutralVisit showcased learning opportunities - Otago Daily Times
’Ava ceremony greets Samoa group - Otago Daily Times
Trust hosts Samoan health leaders - Otago Daily Times
Mental health service launched - Otago Daily Times
Pacific teachers call for respect as nationwide strike hits schools - Pacific Media Network
Artist engages community - Otago Daily Times
South Island’s community approach sees boost in cervical screening for Māori and Pacific - Kaitiaki Nursing New Zealand
Training programme aimed at those whose jobs at risk - Otago Daily Times
Free course helps Pasifika factory workers future-proof their careers - 1News
Upskilling Pacific workers: Oamaru pilot bridges industry and cultural approach - Pacific Media Network
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Quick facts about Oamaru Pacific Island Trust
- What is Oamaru Pacific Island Trust?
- Oamaru Pacific Island Trust is a environment nonprofit organization based in Oamaru, New Zealand. The Oamaru Pacific Island Trust (OPIT) is established to benefit Pacific and local communities by advancing their social, health, and wellbeing needs through integrated services, education, advocacy, and support initiatives. Grounded in a people-centred, culturally informed approach, OPIT promotes economic resilience, strengthens cultural identity, and delivers community-led solutions that reflect the aspirations and values of Pacific peoples. The Trust continues the legacy of the Oamaru Pacific Island Community Group, ensuring growth, responsiveness, and cultural integrity while undertaking any activities that further these charitable purposes in accordance with New Zealand law
- When was Oamaru Pacific Island Trust founded?
- Oamaru Pacific Island Trust was founded in 2024.
- Where is Oamaru Pacific Island Trust located?
- Headquartered in Oamaru, New Zealand.
- What is Oamaru Pacific Island Trust's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately NZ$100K-NZ$1M.
- Is Oamaru Pacific Island Trust trustworthy?
- Oamaru Pacific Island 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 Oamaru Pacific Island Trust's registration number?
- Registration: CC62998 (New Zealand).
- What is Oamaru Pacific Island Trust's website?
- https://www.oamarupacific.nz
- Are donations to Oamaru Pacific Island 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.