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Pukorokoro Miranda Naturalists' Trust

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67
Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
67/100 · methodology

About Pukorokoro Miranda Naturalists' Trust

To establish and maintain an observatory for the study of natural history especially birds in the Firth of Thames, in adjacent areas and their international flyways. To collect information on the ecology of the Miranda coast with a view to its conservation. To encourage and promote education for the greater knowledge and enjoyment of the natural like heritage of New Zealand

Founded
Headquarters
Pokeno
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: 67
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

Pukorokoro Miranda Naturalists' Trust is a registered international nonprofit based in Pokeno, New Zealand. It is registered with Charities Services New Zealand. It was founded in 2009 and has been operating for 17 years. Its registration number is CC43147. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 77/100 for international charities in New Zealand. The organization reports NZ$427K in annual revenue. 9 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Pukorokoro Miranda Naturalists' Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67/100. 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 67 ('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.

Pukorokoro Miranda Naturalists' Trust is located in Pokeno, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2009 and has been active for 17 years. Its registered address is 283 East Coast Road, RD 3, New Zealand.

Based on official tax filings, Pukorokoro Miranda Naturalists' Trust has NZ$427K in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Pukorokoro Miranda Naturalists' 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$427K in annual revenue. The organization has 9 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Pukorokoro Miranda Naturalists' 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.

Pukorokoro Miranda Naturalists' Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen 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.

To establish and maintain an observatory for the study of natural history especially birds in the Firth of Thames, in adjacent areas and their international flyways. To collect information on the ecology of the Miranda coast with a view to its conservation. To encourage and promote education for the greater knowledge and enjoyment of the natural like heritage of New Zealand Pukorokoro Miranda Naturalists' Trust is classified as a international organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2009.

Among international charities registered in New Zealand: Pukorokoro Miranda Naturalists' Trust's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67/100 is below the peer average of 77/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$427K is comparable to the peer average of NZ$684K.

Pukorokoro Miranda Naturalists' 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 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2024.
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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

AD
Adrian Riegen
Trustee

Officers & trustees (9)

Source: Public filings

AD
Adrian R•••••
Trustee
DA
David L•••••
Trustee
EM
Emma S•••••
Secretary
GI
Gillian V••••••
Treasurer
JE
Jennifer G••••
Trustee
OL
Olga B•••••••
Trustee
RO
Robert R•••••
Trustee
ST
Stuart L••••••••
Chair
WE
Wendy H•••
Trustee
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Latest news

From global news sources

4 articles found

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Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
NZ$0.4M revenue
FY2024
NZ_CHARITIES
Form filed
NZ$0.4M revenue
FY2024
NZ_CHARITIES
Saving North Korea’s Wetlands - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine
Jul 2018
thediplomat.com
The New Zealand Birdwatchers Who Fly to North Korea in the Spring - Atlas Obscura
Nov 2017
www.atlasobscura.com
Bird watching made easier along track - SunLive
Aug 2017
sunlive.co.nz
Why North Korea is a safe haven for birds - BBC
Jun 2016
www.bbc.com

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Peer charities

Other international in New Zealand, by integrity assessment

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Pukorokoro Miranda Naturalists' Trust This page 67 NZ$426,810 -
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Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Charities Services New Zealand
Financial filings
Charities Services New Zealand - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Charities Services New Zealand - 9 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 Pukorokoro Miranda Naturalists' Trust

What is Pukorokoro Miranda Naturalists' Trust?
Pukorokoro Miranda Naturalists' Trust is a international 0 based in Pokeno, New Zealand. To establish and maintain an observatory for the study of natural history especially birds in the Firth of Thames, in adjacent areas and their international flyways. To collect information on the ecology of the Miranda coast with a view to its conservation. To encourage and promote education for the greater knowledge and enjoyment of the natural like heritage of New Zealand
When was Pukorokoro Miranda Naturalists' Trust founded?
Pukorokoro Miranda Naturalists' Trust was founded in 2009.
Where is Pukorokoro Miranda Naturalists' Trust located?
Headquartered in Pokeno, New Zealand.
What is Pukorokoro Miranda Naturalists' Trust's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately NZ$100K-NZ$1M.
Is Pukorokoro Miranda Naturalists' Trust trustworthy?
Pukorokoro Miranda Naturalists' Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67 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 Pukorokoro Miranda Naturalists' Trust's registration number?
Registration: CC43147 (New Zealand).
What is Pukorokoro Miranda Naturalists' Trust's website?
https://shorebirds.org.nz/
Are donations to Pukorokoro Miranda Naturalists' 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.