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Otago Peninsula Biodiversity Trust

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
75/100 · methodology

About Otago Peninsula Biodiversity Trust

The Otago peninsula has been set up by the local community to protect and enhance the biodiversity values on the Otago peninsula by removing mammahau pests and predators starting with possums.

Founded
Headquarters
Dunedin
Foundation type
0
Size
small

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🌍 International
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar international in New Zealand
Integrity Assessment This charity: 75
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

Otago Peninsula Biodiversity Trust is a registered international nonprofit based in Dunedin, New Zealand. It is registered with Charities Services New Zealand. It was founded in 2010 and has been operating for 16 years. Its registration number is CC44121. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports NZ$285K in annual revenue. 10 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Otago Peninsula Biodiversity Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100. 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 75 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for international charities in New Zealand is 77/100.

Otago Peninsula Biodiversity Trust is located in Dunedin, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2010 and has been active for 16 years. Its registered address is 853A Portobello Road, New Zealand.

Based on official tax filings, Otago Peninsula Biodiversity Trust has NZ$285K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of NZ$684K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Otago Peninsula Biodiversity Trust is classified as a International organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a 0. By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has NZ$285K in annual revenue. The organization has 10 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Otago Peninsula Biodiversity 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.

Otago Peninsula Biodiversity Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100 (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 Otago peninsula has been set up by the local community to protect and enhance the biodiversity values on the Otago peninsula by removing mammahau pests and predators starting with possums. Otago Peninsula Biodiversity Trust is classified as a international organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2010.

Among international charities registered in New Zealand: Otago Peninsula Biodiversity Trust's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100 is in line with the peer average of 77/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$285K is below the peer average of NZ$684K.

Otago Peninsula Biodiversity 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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Annual revenue
NZ$100K-NZ$1M
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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

BR
Brendon Cross
Trustee / Deputy Chairman

Officers & trustees (10)

Source: Public filings

BR
Brendon C••••
Trustee / Deputy Chairman
DA
Dave C•••••••
Trustee
HO
Hoani L••••••••
Trustee / Chairman
JE
Jennifer R•••
Trustee
LA
Laurie W••••
Trustee/Treasurer
MA
Marita E••••••••
Trustee / Secretary
RI
Richard C••••••
Trustee
SA
Sarah I•••••
Trustee
TU
Tumai C••••••
Trustee
WE
Wendy D•••
Trustee
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Latest news

From global news sources

2 articles found

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Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
NZ$0.3M revenue
FY2025
NZ_CHARITIES
Form filed
NZ$0.3M revenue
FY2025
NZ_CHARITIES
$30k to help eradicate possums - Otago Daily Times
Sep 2016
www.odt.co.nz
Our Changing World for Thursday 15 August 2013 - RNZ
Aug 2013
www.rnz.co.nz

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Peer charities

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Otago Peninsula Biodiversity Trust This page 75 NZ$284,509 -
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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

Methodology

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Quick facts about Otago Peninsula Biodiversity Trust

What is Otago Peninsula Biodiversity Trust?
Otago Peninsula Biodiversity Trust is a international 0 based in Dunedin, New Zealand. The Otago peninsula has been set up by the local community to protect and enhance the biodiversity values on the Otago peninsula by removing mammahau pests and predators starting with possums.
When was Otago Peninsula Biodiversity Trust founded?
Otago Peninsula Biodiversity Trust was founded in 2010.
Where is Otago Peninsula Biodiversity Trust located?
Headquartered in Dunedin, New Zealand.
What is Otago Peninsula Biodiversity Trust's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately NZ$100K-NZ$1M.
Is Otago Peninsula Biodiversity Trust trustworthy?
Otago Peninsula Biodiversity Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75 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 Otago Peninsula Biodiversity Trust's registration number?
Registration: CC44121 (New Zealand).
What is Otago Peninsula Biodiversity Trust's website?
http://www.predatorfreepeninsula.nz
Are donations to Otago Peninsula Biodiversity 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.