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Te Waka Pupuri Putea Trust

Environment Kaitaia Reg CC49371 · Charities Services Sign up to see website
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46
Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
46/100 · methodology

About Te Waka Pupuri Putea Trust

To receive, hold and manage on behalf of Te Rarawa, any funds or assets, from Te Runanga for every Charitable purpose benefiting Te Rarawa, whether it relates to the relief of poverty, the advancement of education or religion or any other beneficial to the community of Te Rarawa.

Founded
Headquarters
Kaitaia
Foundation type
0
Size
large

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🌿 Environment
Cause tags
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.
SDG 13 SDG 13 · Climate Action Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts. SDG 14 SDG 14 · Life Below Water Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas, and marine resources. SDG 15 SDG 15 · Life on Land Protect, restore, and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems and biodiversity.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar environment in New Zealand
Integrity Assessment This charity: 46
Peer average: 77

Red flags

· 1 item
Stale Filings
Most recent filing is from 2020, which is 6 years ago.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Te Waka Pupuri Putea Trust is a registered environment nonprofit based in Kaitaia, New Zealand. It is registered with Charities Services New Zealand. It was founded in 2013 and has been operating for 13 years. Its registration number is CC49371. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 46/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 77/100 for environment charities in New Zealand. The organization reports NZ$17M in annual revenue. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Te Waka Pupuri Putea Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 46/100. 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 46 ('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 environment charities in New Zealand is 77/100.

Te Waka Pupuri Putea Trust is located in Kaitaia, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2013 and has been active for 13 years. Its registered address is 16 Matthews Avenue, New Zealand.

Based on official tax filings, Te Waka Pupuri Putea Trust has NZ$17M 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 Waka Pupuri Putea Trust is classified as a Environment organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a 0. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has NZ$17M in annual revenue. The organization has 4 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Te Waka Pupuri Putea Trust. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

Te Waka Pupuri Putea Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 46/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by Charities Services. Visit the Te Waka Pupuri Putea 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.

To receive, hold and manage on behalf of Te Rarawa, any funds or assets, from Te Runanga for every Charitable purpose benefiting Te Rarawa, whether it relates to the relief of poverty, the advancement of education or religion or any other beneficial to the community of Te Rarawa. Te Waka Pupuri Putea Trust is classified as a environment organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2013.

Among environment charities registered in New Zealand: Te Waka Pupuri Putea Trust's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 46/100 is below the peer average of 77/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$17M is well above the peer average of NZ$926K.

Te Waka Pupuri Putea 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$10M-NZ$100M
Source: nz_charities (FY2020) why this matters
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Filing history

2 years on file from nz_charities (FY2020): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2020, FY2020.
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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

DA
Dale Stephens
Trustee

Officers & trustees (4)

Source: Public filings

DA
Dale S•••••••
Trustee
JU
June M•••••
Trustee
MA
Malcolm R•••••
Trustee
RO
Roberta M•••••
Trustee
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Latest news

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Activity timeline

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Form filed
NZ$16.8M revenue
FY2020
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NZ$16.8M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

Other environment in New Zealand, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Te Waka Pupuri Putea Trust This page 46 NZ$16.8 million -
Pirongia MTB Incorporated 77 NZ$33,128 -
The Tindall Foundation 77 NZ$9.5 million -
Papatuanuku Kokiri Marae 77 NZ$1.4 million -
Battalion Jiu-Jitsu Incorporated 77 NZ$71,605 -
Mastering Mountains Charitable Trust 77 NZ$21,021 -
Rahui Marae 77 NZ$225,526 -
Spring of Living Water A.O.G. Stokes Valley Trust 77 NZ$165,296 -
Counselling Services Centre 77 NZ$3.2 million -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Charities Services New Zealand
Financial filings
Charities Services New Zealand - Fiscal year 2020 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
Supplementary verification
Wikidata structured data

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
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 Waka Pupuri Putea Trust

What is Te Waka Pupuri Putea Trust?
Te Waka Pupuri Putea Trust is a environment 0 based in Kaitaia, New Zealand. To receive, hold and manage on behalf of Te Rarawa, any funds or assets, from Te Runanga for every Charitable purpose benefiting Te Rarawa, whether it relates to the relief of poverty, the advancement of education or religion or any other beneficial to the community of Te Rarawa.
When was Te Waka Pupuri Putea Trust founded?
Te Waka Pupuri Putea Trust was founded in 2013.
Where is Te Waka Pupuri Putea Trust located?
Headquartered in Kaitaia, New Zealand.
What is Te Waka Pupuri Putea Trust's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2020 is approximately NZ$10M-NZ$100M.
Is Te Waka Pupuri Putea Trust trustworthy?
Te Waka Pupuri Putea Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 46 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 Waka Pupuri Putea Trust's registration number?
Registration: CC49371 (New Zealand).
What is Te Waka Pupuri Putea Trust's website?
https://www.terarawa.iwi.nz/
Are donations to Te Waka Pupuri Putea 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.