Charities New Zealand Science & Technology Te Hou Ora Whanau Services Trust
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Te Hou Ora Whanau Services Trust

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
58/100 · methodology

About Te Hou Ora Whanau Services Trust

The term ‘tauranga’ is defined a place to land or a mooring site. Within the framework our Tauranga statements represent areas of priority, focus, vision and aspiration: Whakamana ngā whānau: Whānau are thriving, successful and confident in their own mana motuhake. Whakamana ngā kaimahi: Kaimahi are supported, confident and deliver transformative change. Whakamana te kaupapa: Te Hou Ora enjoys leadership, planning and a culture of innovation that honours te Ao Māori. Tūhono hāpori: Te Hou Ora enjoys equitable relationships with diverse stakeholders who align with our values and our commitment to te Ao Māori. Toitū te whenua: Te Hou Ora is recognised for commitment to meaningful relationships with the whenua.

Founded
Headquarters
Dunedin
Foundation type
1
Size
medium

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Science & Technology

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 7 similar science & technology in New Zealand
Integrity Assessment This charity: 58
Peer average: 75

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 Hou Ora Whanau Services Trust is a registered science & technology nonprofit based in Dunedin, 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 CC35251. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 58/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 75/100 for science & technology charities in New Zealand. The organization reports NZ$4M in annual revenue.

Te Hou Ora Whanau Services Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 58/100. 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 58 ('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 science & technology charities in New Zealand is 75/100.

Te Hou Ora Whanau Services Trust is located in Dunedin, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years. Its registered address is 78 Carroll Street, New Zealand.

Based on official tax filings, Te Hou Ora Whanau Services Trust has NZ$4M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of NZ$1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Te Hou Ora Whanau Services Trust is classified as a Science & Technology organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a 1. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has NZ$4M in annual revenue. The organization has 4 disclosed officers and directors.

Te Hou Ora Whanau Services Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 58/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by Charities Services. Visit the Te Hou Ora Whanau Services 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.

The term ‘tauranga’ is defined a place to land or a mooring site. Within the framework our Tauranga statements represent areas of priority, focus, vision and aspiration: Whakamana ngā whānau: Whānau are thriving, successful and confident in their own mana motuhake. Whakamana ngā kaimahi: Kaimahi are supported, confident and deliver transformative change. Whakamana te kaupapa: Te Hou Ora enjoys leadership, planning and a culture of innovation that honours te Ao Māori. Tūhono hāpori: Te Hou Ora enjoys equitable relationships with diverse stakeholders who align with our values and our commitment to te Ao Māori. Toitū te whenua: Te Hou Ora is recognised for commitment to meaningful relationships with the whenua. Te Hou Ora Whanau Services Trust is classified as a science & technology organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2008.

Among science & technology charities registered in New Zealand: Te Hou Ora Whanau Services Trust's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 58/100 is below the peer average of 75/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$4M is well above the peer average of NZ$1M.

Te Hou Ora Whanau Services 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$1M-NZ$10M
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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

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Leadership

DE
Desiree Williams
Board Member

Officers & trustees (4)

Source: Public filings

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Desiree W•••••••
Board Member
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Gerard M•••••
Board Member
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Graham G••••
Board member
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Rachel M•••••
Board member
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
NZ$3.7M revenue
FY2024
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NZ$3.7M revenue
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Peer charities

Other science & technology in New Zealand, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Te Hou Ora Whanau Services Trust This page 58 NZ$3.7 million -
Weave Hawke's Bay Incorporated 77 NZ$3.6 million -
Orphans Aid International Charitable Trust 77 NZ$2.5 million -
Joyya Trust 75 NZ$3.2 million -
Oxfam Aotearoa 75 NZ$8.6 million -
The Unions Aotearoa International Development Trust 75 NZ$2.9 million -
Marlborough Research Centre Trust (MRC) 74 NZ$1.8 million -
Family for Every Child New Zealand Trust 72 NZ$2.9 million -

Sources and verification

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

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Profile completeness
65%

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
Direct contact
No email or phone published
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 Te Hou Ora Whanau Services Trust

What is Te Hou Ora Whanau Services Trust?
Te Hou Ora Whanau Services Trust is a science & technology 1 based in Dunedin, New Zealand. The term ‘tauranga’ is defined a place to land or a mooring site. Within the framework our Tauranga statements represent areas of priority, focus, vision and aspiration: Whakamana ngā whānau: Whānau are thriving, successful and confident in their own mana motuhake. Whakamana ngā kaimahi: Kaimahi are supported, confident and deliver transformative change. Whakamana te kaupapa: Te Hou Ora enjoys leadership, planning and a culture of innovation that honours te Ao Māori. Tūhono hāpori: Te Hou Ora enjoys equitable relationships with diverse stakeholders who align with our values and our commitment to te Ao Māori. Toitū te whenua: Te Hou Ora is recognised for commitment to meaningful relationships with the whenua.
When was Te Hou Ora Whanau Services Trust founded?
Te Hou Ora Whanau Services Trust was founded in 2008.
Where is Te Hou Ora Whanau Services Trust located?
Headquartered in Dunedin, New Zealand.
What is Te Hou Ora Whanau Services Trust's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately NZ$1M-NZ$10M.
Is Te Hou Ora Whanau Services Trust trustworthy?
Te Hou Ora Whanau Services Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 58 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 Te Hou Ora Whanau Services Trust's registration number?
Registration: CC35251 (New Zealand).
What is Te Hou Ora Whanau Services Trust's website?
https://www.thows.org.nz
Are donations to Te Hou Ora Whanau Services 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.