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Rewiring Aotearoa

Cromwell, Otago Reg: CC61533 (Charities Services) Sign up to see website
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86
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
86/100 · methodology

About Rewiring Aotearoa

To make New Zealand more electric/Whakahiko te ao, rapidly reducing New Zealand's emissions and contributing to global decarbonisation efforts. By combining research, communication and demonstration, Rewiring Aotearoa’s work accelerates the country’s equitable transition to a low cost electrified economy. The Trust's core purpose is to support New Zealander's in their transition to electrification through meaningful research, data-driven evidence, effective communication, and practical demonstration.

Founded
Headquarters
Cromwell, Otago
Foundation type
Charitable Trust
Size
medium

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 4 similar international in New Zealand
Integrity Assessment This charity: 86
Peer average: 86

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for Charities Services deregistration, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Rewiring Aotearoa has a substantially complete profile.

  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 91% of the 429 international charities in New Zealand with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • Its integrity score of 86 places it in the top 1% of the 476 international charities in New Zealand GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (2 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • third-party accreditation
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Rewiring Aotearoa is a registered international nonprofit based in Cromwell, Otago, New Zealand. It is registered with Charities Services New Zealand. It was founded in 2023. Its registration number is CC61533. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 86/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports NZ$2M in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.

Rewiring Aotearoa's official registration number is CC61533, as recorded in the national registry of New Zealand.

Rewiring Aotearoa has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100. 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 86 ('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 86/100.

Rewiring Aotearoa is located in Cromwell, Otago, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2023 and has been active for 3 years.

Based on official tax filings, Rewiring Aotearoa has NZ$2M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of NZ$558K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Rewiring Aotearoa is classified as an International organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a Charitable Trust. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has NZ$2M in annual revenue. The organization has 4 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Rewiring 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.

According to GiveRadar's records, Rewiring Aotearoa is registered with Charities Services New Zealand and overseen by Charities Services. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

To make New Zealand more electric/Whakahiko te ao, rapidly reducing New Zealand's emissions and contributing to global decarbonisation efforts. By combining research, communication and demonstration, Rewiring Aotearoa’s work accelerates the country’s equitable transition to a low cost electrified economy. The Trust's core purpose is to support New Zealander's in their transition to electrification through meaningful research, data-driven evidence, effective communication, and practical demonstration. Rewiring Aotearoa is classified as an international organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2023.

Among international charities registered in New Zealand: Its annual revenue of NZ$2M is well above the peer average of NZ$558K.

Rewiring 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.

Annual revenue
NZ$1M-NZ$10M
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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, 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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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
16

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

CH
Chris W•••••
Trustee

Officers & trustees (4)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

4 articles found

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

$3k-plus in savings switching to EVs & solar for homes, says Rewiring Aotearoa | Ryan Bridge TODAY - NZ Herald
Jun 2026
www.nzherald.co.nz
'Been asking for this for a long time': Rewiring Aotearoa welcomes Govt solar move - Newstalk ZB
Jun 2026
www.newstalkzb.co.nz
Rewiring Aotearoa challenges LNG plan as dry-year solution | Herald NOW Business - NZ Herald
Jun 2026
www.nzherald.co.nz
Rewiring Aotearoa CE Mike Casey in the studio with Nick Mills - Newstalk ZB
May 2026
www.newstalkzb.co.nz
Form filed
NZ$2.0M revenue
FY2025
NZ_CHARITIES
Form filed
NZ$0.5M revenue
FY2024
NZ_CHARITIES

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Cause areas in New Zealand

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Education 7,509
Religion 4,620
Health 3,765
Arts & Culture 2,947
Community Development 2,298
Social Services 1,937
Sports & Recreation 1,323
Environment 1,162
International this charity 476
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Most common causes in New Zealand

Causes charities work on most.

Education 6,102
Religion 4,144
Community Development 2,178
Arts & Culture 1,831
Health 1,761
Poverty 1,602
Cultural Heritage 1,273
Disability 1,051

Sources and verification

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

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 19, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 19, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 7
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 4 officers on file
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Founding date · 2023
Not available · 4
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Mission statement
    No self-published statement of purpose
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Tax-deductibility
    Not verified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Rewiring Aotearoa

What is Rewiring Aotearoa?
Rewiring Aotearoa is a international charitable trust based in Cromwell, New Zealand. To make New Zealand more electric/Whakahiko te ao, rapidly reducing New Zealand's emissions and contributing to global decarbonisation efforts. By combining research, communication and demonstration, Rewiring Aotearoa’s work accelerates the country’s equitable transition to a low cost electrified economy. The Trust's core purpose is to support New Zealander's in their transition to electrification through meaningful research, data-driven evidence, effective communication, and practical demonstration.
When was Rewiring Aotearoa founded?
Rewiring Aotearoa was founded in 2023.
Where is Rewiring Aotearoa located?
Headquartered in Cromwell, Otago, New Zealand.
What is Rewiring Aotearoa's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately NZ$1M-NZ$10M.
Is Rewiring Aotearoa trustworthy?
Rewiring Aotearoa has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86 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 Rewiring Aotearoa's registration number?
Registration: CC61533 (New Zealand).
What is Rewiring Aotearoa's website?
https://www.rewiring.nz/
Are donations to Rewiring 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.