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The Maerewhenua Trust

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
77/100 · methodology

About The Maerewhenua Trust

Financial assistance to Boys Brigade NZ and Federated Mountain Clubs NZ

Founded
Headquarters
Akaroa
Foundation type
0
Size
small

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

The Maerewhenua Trust is a registered environment nonprofit based in Akaroa, 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 CC20436. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports NZ$591K in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.

The Maerewhenua Trust 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.

The Maerewhenua Trust is located in Akaroa, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years. Its registered address is 9D Jubilee Road, RD 2, New Zealand.

Based on official tax filings, The Maerewhenua Trust has NZ$591K in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

The Maerewhenua Trust is classified as a Environment organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a 0. By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has NZ$591K in annual revenue. The organization has 4 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for The Maerewhenua 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.

The Maerewhenua Trust 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 The Maerewhenua 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.

Financial assistance to Boys Brigade NZ and Federated Mountain Clubs NZ The Maerewhenua Trust is classified as a environment organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2008.

Among environment charities registered in New Zealand: The Maerewhenua Trust's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 is in line with the peer average of 77/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$591K is comparable to the peer average of NZ$926K.

The Maerewhenua 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
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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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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
Daniel Parkinson
Trustee

Officers & trustees (4)

Source: Public filings

DA
Daniel P••••••••
Trustee
JO
John A•••••• S••••••
Chairperson/Trustee
LE
Leslie J••• B•••••••
Board Member
MA
Mark J•••• S••••••
Board Member
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Latest news

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Activity timeline

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Form filed
NZ$0.6M revenue
FY2025
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NZ$0.6M revenue
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Peer charities

Other environment in New Zealand, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
The Maerewhenua Trust This page 77 NZ$590,711 -
Rahui Marae 77 NZ$225,526 -
Spring of Living Water A.O.G. Stokes Valley Trust 77 NZ$165,296 -
Waimarama Surf Life Saving Club Incorporated 77 NZ$418,071 -
Northern Presbytery 77 NZ$842,610 -
Foxton Surf and Life Saving Club Incorporated 77 NZ$120,211 -
Oamaru Pacific Island Trust 77 NZ$617,420 -
Pregnancy Choice 77 NZ$376,136 -
New Wine New Zealand Trust 77 NZ$331,220 -

Sources and verification

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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 - 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
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 The Maerewhenua Trust

What is The Maerewhenua Trust?
The Maerewhenua Trust is a environment 0 based in Akaroa, New Zealand. Financial assistance to Boys Brigade NZ and Federated Mountain Clubs NZ
When was The Maerewhenua Trust founded?
The Maerewhenua Trust was founded in 2008.
Where is The Maerewhenua Trust located?
Headquartered in Akaroa, New Zealand.
What is The Maerewhenua Trust's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately NZ$100K-NZ$1M.
Is The Maerewhenua Trust trustworthy?
The Maerewhenua Trust 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 The Maerewhenua Trust's registration number?
Registration: CC20436 (New Zealand).
What is The Maerewhenua Trust's website?
https://www.maerewhenuatrust.org.nz
Are donations to The Maerewhenua 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.