Charities New Zealand Arts & Culture Te Runanga o Ngati Whatua
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Te Runanga o Ngati Whatua

Arts & Culture Whangarei Reg CC23982 · Charities Services
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
59/100 · methodology

About Te Runanga o Ngati Whatua

As per Section 24 of the Maori Trust Boards Act 1955 the function of the board is to administer its assets in accordance with the provisions of the Act for the general benefit of its beneficiaries.

Founded
Headquarters
Whangarei
Foundation type
0
Size
very-large

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Arts & Culture

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in New Zealand
Integrity Assessment This charity: 59
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 Runanga o Ngati Whatua is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Whangarei, 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 CC23982. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 59/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 77/100 for arts & culture charities in New Zealand. The organization reports NZ$121M in annual revenue. 11 officers and directors are publicly disclosed.

Te Runanga o Ngati Whatua has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 59/100. 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 59 ('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 arts & culture charities in New Zealand is 77/100.

Te Runanga o Ngati Whatua is located in Whangarei, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years. Its registered address is 193 Lower Dent Street, New Zealand.

Based on official tax filings, Te Runanga o Ngati Whatua has NZ$121M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of NZ$2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Te Runanga o Ngati Whatua is classified as a Arts & Culture organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a 0. By size, it is categorized as a very-large organization. It has NZ$121M in annual revenue. The organization has 11 disclosed officers and directors.

Te Runanga o Ngati Whatua has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 59/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by Charities Services. Visit the Te Runanga o Ngati Whatua 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 per Section 24 of the Maori Trust Boards Act 1955 the function of the board is to administer its assets in accordance with the provisions of the Act for the general benefit of its beneficiaries. Te Runanga o Ngati Whatua is classified as a arts & culture organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2008.

Among arts & culture charities registered in New Zealand: Te Runanga o Ngati Whatua's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 59/100 is below the peer average of 77/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$121M is well above the peer average of NZ$2M.

Te Runanga o Ngati Whatua 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$100M-NZ$1B
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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

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Debroah Nathan
Trustee

Officers & trustees (11)

Source: Public filings

DE
Debroah N•••••
Trustee
DR
Druis B••••••
Trustee
FR
Francis T•••
Trustee
JE
Jerome T• P••
Trustee
JO
Joe P••••• P••
Trustee
JO
John R••••
Trustee
MA
Margaret T••••••••
Trustee, Deputy Chair
MI
Michael T•••
Trustee
RI
Richard N•••
Trustee
RO
Roslyn T• T••••••••••
Trustee
TY
Tyrone R••••••
Trustee, Chair
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Latest news

From global news sources

6 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Farmers seeking end to riverbed litigation - Rural News Group
Feb 2025
www.ruralnewsgroup.co.nz
High Court rejects challenge to Māori ward disestablishment - lawnews.nz
Jan 2025
lawnews.nz
Form filed
NZ$121.3M revenue
FY2024
NZ_CHARITIES
Form filed
NZ$121.3M revenue
FY2024
NZ_CHARITIES
Iwi leader says Auckland claims already settled - RNZ
Aug 2015
www.rnz.co.nz
Fight against legal highs continues - Newstalk ZB
Oct 2014
www.newstalkzb.co.nz
Maori Party president in spotlight - RNZ
Jul 2013
www.rnz.co.nz
The lost tribe - NZ Herald
Jan 2011
www.nzherald.co.nz

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Peer charities

Other arts & culture in New Zealand, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Te Runanga o Ngati Whatua This page 59 NZ$121.3 million -
The Wilson Home Trust 77 NZ$3.4 million -
The Raukatauri Music Therapy Trust 77 NZ$2.5 million -
Abilities Incorporated 77 NZ$5.4 million -
Good Lives Wairarapa Charitable Trust 77 NZ$32,214 -
CCS Disability Action Incorporated 77 NZ$63.0 million -
Donaldson Residential Trust 77 NZ$3.3 million -
Citizen Advocacy Auckland Incorporated 77 NZ$88,689 -
Makingtrax Foundation 77 NZ$37,205 -

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 - 11 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
Official website
No verified website on record
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

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 Runanga o Ngati Whatua

What is Te Runanga o Ngati Whatua?
Te Runanga o Ngati Whatua is a arts & culture 0 based in Whangarei, New Zealand. As per Section 24 of the Maori Trust Boards Act 1955 the function of the board is to administer its assets in accordance with the provisions of the Act for the general benefit of its beneficiaries.
When was Te Runanga o Ngati Whatua founded?
Te Runanga o Ngati Whatua was founded in 2008.
Where is Te Runanga o Ngati Whatua located?
Headquartered in Whangarei, New Zealand.
What is Te Runanga o Ngati Whatua's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately NZ$100M-NZ$1B.
Is Te Runanga o Ngati Whatua trustworthy?
Te Runanga o Ngati Whatua has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 59 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 Runanga o Ngati Whatua's registration number?
Registration: CC23982 (New Zealand).
Are donations to Te Runanga o Ngati Whatua 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.