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The Trust aims to benefit the community by supporting sustainable regenerative ocean farming to improve climate outcomes, marine biodiversity, water quality and create economic and social impact for coastal communities. The Trust will also benefit the community and advance education by working with Māori and local community groups to encourage and implement sustainable ocean farming practices.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyOcean Regeneration Aotearoa is a registered international nonprofit based in Wellington, New Zealand. It is registered with Charities Services New Zealand. It was founded in 2023. Its registration number is CC61398. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. The organization reports NZ$6M in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.
Ocean Regeneration Aotearoa has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69/100. 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 69 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for international charities in New Zealand is 77/100.
Ocean Regeneration Aotearoa is located in Wellington, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2023 and has been active for 3 years. Its registered address is Level 1, 40 Lady Elizabeth Lane, New Zealand.
Based on official tax filings, Ocean Regeneration Aotearoa has NZ$6M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of NZ$684K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Ocean Regeneration Aotearoa is classified as a International organization, registered in New Zealand. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has NZ$6M in annual revenue. The organization has 3 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Ocean Regeneration Aotearoa. 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.
Ocean Regeneration Aotearoa has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by Charities Services. Visit the Ocean Regeneration Aotearoa 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 Trust aims to benefit the community by supporting sustainable regenerative ocean farming to improve climate outcomes, marine biodiversity, water quality and create economic and social impact for coastal communities. The Trust will also benefit the community and advance education by working with Māori and local community groups to encourage and implement sustainable ocean farming practices. Ocean Regeneration Aotearoa is classified as a international organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2023.
Among international charities registered in New Zealand: Ocean Regeneration Aotearoa's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69/100 is in line with the peer average of 77/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$6M is well above the peer average of NZ$684K.
Ocean Regeneration Aotearoa 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.
Ocean Regeneration Aotearoa 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.
Ocean Regeneration Aotearoa 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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NeutralGreen light for Coromandel scallop spat project despite fishery closure concerns - Waikato Times
Conrad Colman and Aotearoa Ocean Racing set for Auckland Boat Show - Boating New Zealand
Sailing legend Conrad Colman and Aotearoa Ocean Race team to feature at 25th Auckland Boat Show - Sail-World.com
Aotearoa Ocean Racing links offshore sailing with marine restoration in New Zealand - Boating New Zealand
Scallop revival effort secures aquaculture approvals - Newsroom
The team behind NZ’s efforts to bring back scallops - The Post
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Quick facts about Ocean Regeneration Aotearoa
- What is Ocean Regeneration Aotearoa?
- Ocean Regeneration Aotearoa is a international nonprofit organization based in Wellington, New Zealand. The Trust aims to benefit the community by supporting sustainable regenerative ocean farming to improve climate outcomes, marine biodiversity, water quality and create economic and social impact for coastal communities. The Trust will also benefit the community and advance education by working with Māori and local community groups to encourage and implement sustainable ocean farming practices.
- When was Ocean Regeneration Aotearoa founded?
- Ocean Regeneration Aotearoa was founded in 2023.
- Where is Ocean Regeneration Aotearoa located?
- Headquartered in Wellington, New Zealand.
- What is Ocean Regeneration Aotearoa's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately NZ$1M-NZ$10M.
- Is Ocean Regeneration Aotearoa trustworthy?
- Ocean Regeneration Aotearoa has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69 out of 100 (Partial 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 Ocean Regeneration Aotearoa's registration number?
- Registration: CC61398 (New Zealand).
- Are donations to Ocean Regeneration Aotearoa 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.