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Puke Ariki Trust

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
77/100 · methodology

About Puke Ariki Trust

Rather than making a financial return, the primary objectives of the Trust is the enhance education to the community of Taranaki and New Zealand in respect of Taranaki and New Zealand heritage. The Trustees hold the funds of the Trust and have the power to apply them as they see fit within the objectives of the Trust Deed.

Founded
Headquarters
New Plymouth
Foundation type
0
Size
micro

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education 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

Puke Ariki Trust is a registered education nonprofit based in New Plymouth, 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 CC22907. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports NZ$15K in annual revenue. 7 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Puke Ariki 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 education charities in New Zealand is 77/100.

Puke Ariki Trust is located in New Plymouth, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years. Its registered address is 1 Ariki Street, New Zealand.

Based on official tax filings, Puke Ariki Trust has NZ$15K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of NZ$493K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Puke Ariki Trust is classified as a Education organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a 0. By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has NZ$15K in annual revenue. The organization has 7 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Puke Ariki 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.

Puke Ariki 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. 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.

Rather than making a financial return, the primary objectives of the Trust is the enhance education to the community of Taranaki and New Zealand in respect of Taranaki and New Zealand heritage. The Trustees hold the funds of the Trust and have the power to apply them as they see fit within the objectives of the Trust Deed. Puke Ariki Trust is classified as a education organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2008.

Among education charities registered in New Zealand: Puke Ariki Trust's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 is in line with the peer average of 77/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$15K is below the peer average of NZ$493K.

Puke Ariki 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$10K-NZ$100K
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Filing history

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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

EL
Elise Smith
Trustee

Officers & trustees (7)

Source: Public filings

EL
Elise S••••
Trustee
GA
Gary B•••••
Trustee
IV
Ivan B••••
Trustee
JO
John L•••••••
Trustee
JO
John N•••
Trustee
LY
Lyn B••••••
Trustee
PA
Paul G••••••••
Trustee
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Form filed
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Peer charities

Other education in New Zealand, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Puke Ariki Trust This page 77 NZ$15,000 -
Wanaka Concert Society Incorporated 77 NZ$28,920 -
Friends of North School (Westport) 77 NZ$51,835 -
Kaimai School PTA 77 NZ$34,931 -
New Life Foundation (New Zealand) 77 NZ$52,124 -
Photosynthesis 77 NZ$70,706 -
The Tauranga Returned and Services Association Support Trust 77 NZ$45,450 -
Midland Rail Heritage Trust 77 NZ$55,608 -
The Rose Historic Chapel Trust 77 NZ$14,424 -

Sources and verification

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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 - 7 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

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 Puke Ariki Trust

What is Puke Ariki Trust?
Puke Ariki Trust is a education 0 based in New Plymouth, New Zealand. Rather than making a financial return, the primary objectives of the Trust is the enhance education to the community of Taranaki and New Zealand in respect of Taranaki and New Zealand heritage. The Trustees hold the funds of the Trust and have the power to apply them as they see fit within the objectives of the Trust Deed.
When was Puke Ariki Trust founded?
Puke Ariki Trust was founded in 2008.
Where is Puke Ariki Trust located?
Headquartered in New Plymouth, New Zealand.
What is Puke Ariki Trust's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately NZ$10K-NZ$100K.
Is Puke Ariki Trust trustworthy?
Puke Ariki 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 Puke Ariki Trust's registration number?
Registration: CC22907 (New Zealand).
What is Puke Ariki Trust's website?
http://www.pukeariki.com
Are donations to Puke Ariki 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.