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Rotokare Scenic Reserve Trust

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77
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
77/100 · methodology

About Rotokare Scenic Reserve Trust

Maintain a pest-free sanctuary that is free to access for all the community. Deliver high quality curriculum-linked environmental education programme; ecological restoration of site, including rare and endangered species reintroductions; community engagement including volunteer programme; biodiversity protection within and beyond the sanctuary; support regional and national biodiversity restoration.

Founded
Headquarters
Eltham
Foundation type
0
Size
medium

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🌍 International
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar international 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

Rotokare Scenic Reserve Trust is a registered international nonprofit based in Eltham, 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 CC31209. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports NZ$830K in annual revenue. 8 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Rotokare Scenic Reserve 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 international charities in New Zealand is 77/100.

Rotokare Scenic Reserve Trust is located in Eltham, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years. Its registered address is 364 Sangster Road, RD 18, New Zealand.

Based on official tax filings, Rotokare Scenic Reserve Trust has NZ$830K in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Rotokare Scenic Reserve Trust is classified as a International organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a 0. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has NZ$830K in annual revenue. The organization has 8 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Rotokare Scenic Reserve 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.

Rotokare Scenic Reserve 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.

Maintain a pest-free sanctuary that is free to access for all the community. Deliver high quality curriculum-linked environmental education programme; ecological restoration of site, including rare and endangered species reintroductions; community engagement including volunteer programme; biodiversity protection within and beyond the sanctuary; support regional and national biodiversity restoration. Rotokare Scenic Reserve Trust is classified as a international organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2008.

Among international charities registered in New Zealand: Rotokare Scenic Reserve Trust's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 is in line with the peer average of 77/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$830K is comparable to the peer average of NZ$684K.

Rotokare Scenic Reserve 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
Source: nz_charities (FY2025) why this matters
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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

AL
Allen Juffermans
Trustee

Officers & trustees (8)

Source: Public filings

AL
Allen J•••••••••
Trustee
DE
Deborah C•••••
Trustee / Treasurer
JA
Jacqueline K•••••••••
Trustee
JO
Joseph M••••••
Trustee
JU
Julie L•••••
Trustee / Deputy Chair
MI
Michael W••••
Trustee / Chairperson
MU
Murray P•••••••
Trustee
Tāne H••••••
Trustee
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
NZ$0.8M revenue
FY2025
NZ_CHARITIES
Form filed
NZ$0.8M revenue
FY2025
NZ_CHARITIES
The dark art of counting kiwi calls - The Post
Jun 2025
www.thepost.co.nz
Along for the ride at the annual Taranaki kiwi ‘muster’ - The Post
Apr 2025
www.thepost.co.nz
Rotokare trust hoping for hihi-inspired nest egg - The Post
Mar 2025
www.thepost.co.nz
Vulnerable skinks make journey from construction site to sanctuary - RNZ
Oct 2024
www.rnz.co.nz
Skinks found at Mt Messenger Bypass project site rehomed at Rotokare Reserve - ThePost.co.nz
Oct 2024
www.thepost.co.nz
Taranaki Electricty Trust awards grants - NZ Herald
Jul 2024
www.nzherald.co.nz
Rotokare welcomes rare native plant in special “homecoming”: Media release 11 July 2024 - Department of Conservation
Jul 2024
www.doc.govt.nz
From fisheries to Rotokare Scenic Reserve - NZ Herald
May 2024
www.nzherald.co.nz
Roaming Rotokare by torchlight proves an educational adventure - Stuff
Jul 2023
www.stuff.co.nz
New general manager for Rotokare Scenic Reserve Trust - NZ Herald
Feb 2023
www.nzherald.co.nz

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Peer charities

Other international in New Zealand, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Rotokare Scenic Reserve Trust This page 77 NZ$829,692 -
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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 - 8 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Wikidata structured data

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

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Rotokare Scenic Reserve Trust

What is Rotokare Scenic Reserve Trust?
Rotokare Scenic Reserve Trust is a international 0 based in Eltham, New Zealand. Maintain a pest-free sanctuary that is free to access for all the community. Deliver high quality curriculum-linked environmental education programme; ecological restoration of site, including rare and endangered species reintroductions; community engagement including volunteer programme; biodiversity protection within and beyond the sanctuary; support regional and national biodiversity restoration.
When was Rotokare Scenic Reserve Trust founded?
Rotokare Scenic Reserve Trust was founded in 2008.
Where is Rotokare Scenic Reserve Trust located?
Headquartered in Eltham, New Zealand.
What is Rotokare Scenic Reserve Trust's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately NZ$100K-NZ$1M.
Is Rotokare Scenic Reserve Trust trustworthy?
Rotokare Scenic Reserve 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 Rotokare Scenic Reserve Trust's registration number?
Registration: CC31209 (New Zealand).
What is Rotokare Scenic Reserve Trust's website?
http://www.rotokare.org.nz
Are donations to Rotokare Scenic Reserve 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.