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Visit www.rongowhakaata.iwi.nzAbout Rongowhakaata Iwi Trust
RIT is a charitable entity responisible for developing and implementing initiatives to improve the wellbeing of Rongowhakaata iwi. The purpose is to receive, manage, administer and apply the Trust’s assets on behalf and for the benefit of present and future members of Rongowhakaata. The Trust is essentially responsible for developing and implementing a range of interventions and initiatives on behalf of its Iwi members and has an integral part to play in improving the social, cultural, environmental and economic wellbeing of our Iwi. Pivotal to achieving our goals is the successful completion of our negotiations with the Crown to settle the Turanganui-a-Kiwa Treaty of Waitangi Claims.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyRongowhakaata Iwi Trust is a registered environment nonprofit based in Manutuke, 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 CC39070. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports NZ$4M in annual revenue. 8 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Rongowhakaata Iwi 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 environment charities in New Zealand is 77/100.
Rongowhakaata Iwi Trust is located in Manutuke, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years. Its registered address is 78 Whakato Road, RD 2, New Zealand.
Based on official tax filings, Rongowhakaata Iwi Trust has NZ$4M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of NZ$926K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Rongowhakaata Iwi Trust is classified as a Environment organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a 0. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has NZ$4M in annual revenue. The organization has 8 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Rongowhakaata Iwi 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.
Rongowhakaata Iwi 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. Visit the Rongowhakaata Iwi Trust 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.
RIT is a charitable entity responisible for developing and implementing initiatives to improve the wellbeing of Rongowhakaata iwi. The purpose is to receive, manage, administer and apply the Trust’s assets on behalf and for the benefit of present and future members of Rongowhakaata. The Trust is essentially responsible for developing and implementing a range of interventions and initiatives on behalf of its Iwi members and has an integral part to play in improving the social, cultural, environmental and economic wellbeing of our Iwi. Pivotal to achieving our goals is the successful completion of our negotiations with the Crown to settle the Turanganui-a-Kiwa Treaty of Waitangi Claims. Rongowhakaata Iwi Trust is classified as a environment organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2008.
Among environment charities registered in New Zealand: Rongowhakaata Iwi Trust's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 is in line with the peer average of 77/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$4M is well above the peer average of NZ$926K.
Rongowhakaata Iwi 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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Rongowhakaata Iwi Trust 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.
Rongowhakaata Iwi Trust 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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Social housing milestone: Thirty-one families moving from temporary accommodation to new homes - NZ Herald
Leading iwi with vitality - NZ Herald
Beehive to Manutuke - NZ Herald
New court in session - NZ Herald
Gisborne tsunami plan to save innocent lives - Te Ao Māori News
Maori shootings: Britain regrets killings by Endeavour crew - BBC
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Quick facts about Rongowhakaata Iwi Trust
- What is Rongowhakaata Iwi Trust?
- Rongowhakaata Iwi Trust is a environment 0 based in Manutuke, New Zealand. RIT is a charitable entity responisible for developing and implementing initiatives to improve the wellbeing of Rongowhakaata iwi. The purpose is to receive, manage, administer and apply the Trust’s assets on behalf and for the benefit of present and future members of Rongowhakaata. The Trust is essentially responsible for developing and implementing a range of interventions and initiatives on behalf of its Iwi members and has an integral part to play in improving the social, cultural, environmental and economic wellbeing of our Iwi. Pivotal to achieving our goals is the successful completion of our negotiations with the Crown to settle the Turanganui-a-Kiwa Treaty of Waitangi Claims.
- When was Rongowhakaata Iwi Trust founded?
- Rongowhakaata Iwi Trust was founded in 2008.
- Where is Rongowhakaata Iwi Trust located?
- Headquartered in Manutuke, New Zealand.
- What is Rongowhakaata Iwi Trust's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately NZ$1M-NZ$10M.
- Is Rongowhakaata Iwi Trust trustworthy?
- Rongowhakaata Iwi 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 Rongowhakaata Iwi Trust's registration number?
- Registration: CC39070 (New Zealand).
- What is Rongowhakaata Iwi Trust's website?
- http://www.rongowhakaata.iwi.nz
- Are donations to Rongowhakaata Iwi 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.