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Te Ao Hou

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77
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
77/100 · methodology

About Te Ao Hou

As a Charitable Trust our mission is to inspire a flourishing community by providing pathways that are responsive to the needs and aspirations of whānau and community within the Ōpōtiki district and surrounding areas. We provide a safe and stimulating environment, equipping our workforce for high performance, driven by a culture of achievement. We are committed to community development and prevention efforts that affect sustainable change at a systems level. We pursue strategic relationships and investment opportunities that enable a positive return to benefit whanau and communities through our vision of "Flourishing Peoples, Flourishing Communities".

Founded
Headquarters
Opotiki
Foundation type
0
Size
medium

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🌿 Environment

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar environment in New Zealand
Integrity Assessment This charity: 77
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

Te Ao Hou is a registered environment nonprofit based in Opotiki, New Zealand. It is registered with Charities Services New Zealand. It was founded in 2010 and has been operating for 16 years. Its registration number is CC45050. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports NZ$5M in annual revenue. 6 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Te Ao Hou 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.

Te Ao Hou is located in Opotiki, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2010 and has been active for 16 years. Its registered address is 38 King Street, New Zealand.

Based on official tax filings, Te Ao Hou has NZ$5M 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.

Te Ao Hou 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$5M in annual revenue. The organization has 6 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Te Ao Hou. 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.

Te Ao Hou 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 Te Ao Hou 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.

As a Charitable Trust our mission is to inspire a flourishing community by providing pathways that are responsive to the needs and aspirations of whānau and community within the Ōpōtiki district and surrounding areas. We provide a safe and stimulating environment, equipping our workforce for high performance, driven by a culture of achievement. We are committed to community development and prevention efforts that affect sustainable change at a systems level. We pursue strategic relationships and investment opportunities that enable a positive return to benefit whanau and communities through our vision of "Flourishing Peoples, Flourishing Communities". Te Ao Hou is classified as a environment organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2010.

Among environment charities registered in New Zealand: Te Ao Hou's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 is in line with the peer average of 77/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$5M is well above the peer average of NZ$926K.

Te Ao Hou 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.

Verified against 4 official sources, last refreshed .

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, FY2025.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

AL
Allen Waenga
Trustee

Officers & trustees (6)

Source: Public filings

AL
Allen W•••••
Trustee
CO
Courtney P•••••
Trustee
DE
Deborah H•••••
Trustee
LE
Leanne M•••••
Trustee
RA
Rangi W•••••••
Trustee
TO
Tony 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

‘Revitalisation of carving’ at Whanganui’s Te Ao Hou Marae with building of second workshop underway - NZ Herald
Mar 2026
www.nzherald.co.nz
‘The only noise is ourselves’: Inside iwi’s two-week Whanganui River journey - Te Ao Māori News
Jan 2026
www.teaonews.co.nz
Form filed
NZ$5.3M revenue
FY2025
NZ_CHARITIES
Form filed
NZ$5.3M revenue
FY2025
NZ_CHARITIES
Tira Hoe Waka to empower rangatahi through leadership opportunities - Te Ao Māori News
Dec 2025
www.teaonews.co.nz
'Keep plodding on': 90 homes planned for marae-led project - NZ Herald
Sep 2025
www.nzherald.co.nz
‘Roofs over heads’: Marae-led housing project starts - NZ Herald
Mar 2025
www.nzherald.co.nz
Building community on the riverbank: Geoff Hipango at Te Ao Hou Marae - RNZ
Nov 2024
www.rnz.co.nz
GNS Scientists to help develop new tool for predicting impacts of sea-level rise - GNS Science
Sep 2022
www.gns.cri.nz
Poroporoaki – Te Ao Hou: A moment in time - Christchurch City Libraries Ngā Kete Wānanga o Ōtautahi
Apr 2022
my.christchurchcitylibraries.com
Sense of optimism reflected in name of park’s kiwi - Otago Daily Times
Jun 2021
www.odt.co.nz
Pair have big plans to revive Whanganui's Te Ao Hou Marae - NZ Herald
Oct 2020
www.nzherald.co.nz

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Peer charities

Other environment in New Zealand, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Te Ao Hou This page 77 NZ$5.3 million -
The Tindall Foundation 77 NZ$9.5 million -
Papatuanuku Kokiri Marae 77 NZ$1.4 million -
Counselling Services Centre 77 NZ$3.2 million -
NZ Mountain Safety Council Incorporated 77 NZ$2.7 million -
Rongowhakaata Iwi Trust 77 NZ$4.4 million -
Maori Women's Development Incorporated 77 NZ$2.8 million -
Taupo Waters Trust 77 NZ$8.9 million -
Atiawa Ki Whakarongotai Charitable Trust Board 77 NZ$2.2 million -

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 - 6 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 Te Ao Hou

What is Te Ao Hou?
Te Ao Hou is a environment 0 based in Opotiki, New Zealand. As a Charitable Trust our mission is to inspire a flourishing community by providing pathways that are responsive to the needs and aspirations of whānau and community within the Ōpōtiki district and surrounding areas. We provide a safe and stimulating environment, equipping our workforce for high performance, driven by a culture of achievement. We are committed to community development and prevention efforts that affect sustainable change at a systems level. We pursue strategic relationships and investment opportunities that enable a positive return to benefit whanau and communities through our vision of "Flourishing Peoples, Flourishing Communities".
When was Te Ao Hou founded?
Te Ao Hou was founded in 2010.
Where is Te Ao Hou located?
Headquartered in Opotiki, New Zealand.
What is Te Ao Hou's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately NZ$1M-NZ$10M.
Is Te Ao Hou trustworthy?
Te Ao Hou 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 Te Ao Hou's registration number?
Registration: CC45050 (New Zealand).
What is Te Ao Hou's website?
http://www.teaohou.org.nz
Are donations to Te Ao Hou 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.