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Takitimu Performing Arts School Trust

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67
Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
67/100 · methodology

About Takitimu Performing Arts School Trust

Takitimu Performing Arts School Trust assists all people of all backgrounds to achieve their potential in Maori Performing Arts and provides seamless education for people of all ages. It was the first to offer performing arts training through government employment programmes in 1984 and then went on to establish the first training modules in music, sound engineering, and arts administration. In 1995 Takitimu was the first institution to offer a degree in Maori Performing Arts.

Founded
Headquarters
Hastings
Foundation type
0
Size
small

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in New Zealand
Integrity Assessment This charity: 67
Peer average: 77

Red flags

· All clear
Charities Services deregistration
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Takitimu Performing Arts School Trust is a registered education nonprofit based in Hastings, 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 CC40147. 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 education charities in New Zealand. The organization reports NZ$588K in annual revenue. 9 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected. Recent news coverage is predominantly positive.

Takitimu Performing Arts School 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 education charities in New Zealand is 77/100.

Takitimu Performing Arts School Trust is located in Hastings, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2009 and has been active for 17 years. Its registered address is 106 Bennett Road, New Zealand.

Based on official tax filings, Takitimu Performing Arts School Trust has NZ$588K in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Takitimu Performing Arts School Trust is classified as a Education organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a 0. By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has NZ$588K in annual revenue. The organization has 9 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Takitimu Performing Arts School 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.

Takitimu Performing Arts School 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. Visit the Takitimu Performing Arts School 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.

Takitimu Performing Arts School Trust assists all people of all backgrounds to achieve their potential in Maori Performing Arts and provides seamless education for people of all ages. It was the first to offer performing arts training through government employment programmes in 1984 and then went on to establish the first training modules in music, sound engineering, and arts administration. In 1995 Takitimu was the first institution to offer a degree in Maori Performing Arts. Takitimu Performing Arts School Trust is classified as a education organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2009.

Among education charities registered in New Zealand: Takitimu Performing Arts School Trust's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67/100 is below the peer average of 77/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$588K is comparable to the peer average of NZ$493K.

Takitimu Performing Arts School 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 (FY2024) why this matters
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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

AR
Ariki Huata
Trustee

Officers & trustees (9)

Source: Public filings

AR
Ariki H••••
Trustee
EL
Ellison H••••
Trustee
HE
Heke H••••
Trustee
LE
Leigh M••••••
Trustee
MI
Mike P•••
Trustee
NA
Narelle H••••
Trustee
NG
Ngahiwi T••••••
Trustee/Chairperson
PU
Pukepuke H••••
Treasurer
SH
Sholan I•••••
Trustee
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Latest news

From global news sources

3 articles found

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Sentiment

Positive

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
NZ$0.6M revenue
FY2024
NZ_CHARITIES
Form filed
NZ$0.6M revenue
FY2024
NZ_CHARITIES
How the Fund is being spent - New Zealand Red Cross
Nov 2024
www.redcross.org.nz
$10 million in grants made from the New Zealand Disaster Fund - New Zealand Red Cross
Jun 2023
www.redcross.org.nz
Waiata Māori Music Award winners announced - RNZ
Sep 2019
www.rnz.co.nz

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Peer charities

Other education in New Zealand, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Takitimu Performing Arts School Trust This page 67 NZ$587,704 -
RAW 2014 Limited 77 NZ$668,221 -
Taranaki FM Trust 77 NZ$155,939 -
Shear History Trust 77 NZ$111,993 -
Whanganui Budget Advisory Service Incorporated 77 NZ$199,247 -
Script to Screen Te Tari Tuhi Kupu A … 77 NZ$623,946 -
The Reddy Foundation 77 NZ$657,124 -
Moana Communications 77 NZ$898,449 -
SCAPE Public Art Trust 77 NZ$885,800 -

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
Programmatic detail
Specific cause areas not yet tagged

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 Takitimu Performing Arts School Trust

What is Takitimu Performing Arts School Trust?
Takitimu Performing Arts School Trust is a education 0 based in Hastings, New Zealand. Takitimu Performing Arts School Trust assists all people of all backgrounds to achieve their potential in Maori Performing Arts and provides seamless education for people of all ages. It was the first to offer performing arts training through government employment programmes in 1984 and then went on to establish the first training modules in music, sound engineering, and arts administration. In 1995 Takitimu was the first institution to offer a degree in Maori Performing Arts.
When was Takitimu Performing Arts School Trust founded?
Takitimu Performing Arts School Trust was founded in 2009.
Where is Takitimu Performing Arts School Trust located?
Headquartered in Hastings, New Zealand.
What is Takitimu Performing Arts School Trust's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately NZ$100K-NZ$1M.
Is Takitimu Performing Arts School Trust trustworthy?
Takitimu Performing Arts School 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 Takitimu Performing Arts School Trust's registration number?
Registration: CC40147 (New Zealand).
What is Takitimu Performing Arts School Trust's website?
https://www.takitimu.ac.nz
Are donations to Takitimu Performing Arts School 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.