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The Mahi Kai Trust

Whakatane, Bay of Plenty Reg: CC61863 (Charities Services)
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69
Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
69/100 · methodology

About The Mahi Kai Trust

The purpose our trust is to educate food sovereignty to ensure whanau are happy, healthy and well-fed, to uplift the overall wellbeing of whanau & help with the relief of poverty & mental health.

Founded
Headquarters
Whakatane, Bay of Plenty
Foundation type
Charitable Trust
Size
micro

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar health in New Zealand
Integrity Assessment This charity: 69
Peer average: 86

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for Charities Services deregistration, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, The Mahi Kai Trust has a partial profile.

  • Its integrity score of 69 is below most of the 3,774 health charities in New Zealand GiveRadar tracks. GiveRadar bases this on limited verified information so far. Explore New Zealand data
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records
  • disclosed leadership
  • a contact email
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a website (present for 71% of comparable organizations)
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

The Mahi Kai Trust is a registered health nonprofit based in Whakatane, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand. It is registered with Charities Services New Zealand. It was founded in 2023. Its registration number is CC61863. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 69/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports NZ$800 in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.

The Mahi Kai Trust's official registration number is CC61863, as recorded in the national registry of New Zealand.

The Mahi Kai Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69/100. 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 69 ('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 health charities in New Zealand is 86/100.

The Mahi Kai Trust is located in Whakatane, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2023 and has been active for 3 years.

Based on official tax filings, The Mahi Kai Trust has NZ$800 in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of NZ$3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

The Mahi Kai Trust is classified as a Health organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a Charitable Trust. By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has NZ$800 in annual revenue. The organization has 3 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for The Mahi Kai 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.

According to GiveRadar's records, The Mahi Kai Trust is registered with Charities Services New Zealand and overseen by Charities Services. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

The purpose our trust is to educate food sovereignty to ensure whanau are happy, healthy and well-fed, to uplift the overall wellbeing of whanau & help with the relief of poverty & mental health. The Mahi Kai Trust is classified as a health organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2023.

Among health charities registered in New Zealand: Its annual revenue of NZ$800 is below the peer average of NZ$3M.

The Mahi Kai 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.

Annual revenue
Under NZ$10K
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Filing history

1 year on file from nz_charities (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: 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

From FY2024 filing

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Danielle M••••
Trustee, Admin

Officers & trustees (3)

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Activity timeline

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Form filed
NZ$0.0M revenue
FY2024
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Cause areas in New Zealand

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Education 7,509
Religion 4,620
Health this charity 3,765
Arts & Culture 2,947
Community Development 2,298
Social Services 1,937
Sports & Recreation 1,323
Environment 1,162
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Most common causes in New Zealand

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Education 6,102
Religion 4,144
Community Development 2,178
Arts & Culture 1,831
Health 1,761
Poverty 1,602
Cultural Heritage 1,273
Disability 1,051

Sources and verification

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 - 3 disclosed in the public registry.

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 19, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 19, 2026
Profile completeness
65%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 6
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 3 officers on file
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Founding date · 2023
Not available · 5
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Mission statement
    No self-published statement of purpose
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Official website
    No verified website on record
  • Tax-deductibility
    Not verified

Methodology

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Quick facts about The Mahi Kai Trust

What is The Mahi Kai Trust?
The Mahi Kai Trust is a health charitable trust based in Whakatane, New Zealand. The purpose our trust is to educate food sovereignty to ensure whanau are happy, healthy and well-fed, to uplift the overall wellbeing of whanau & help with the relief of poverty & mental health.
When was The Mahi Kai Trust founded?
The Mahi Kai Trust was founded in 2023.
Where is The Mahi Kai Trust located?
Headquartered in Whakatane, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand.
What is The Mahi Kai Trust's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately Under NZ$10K.
Is The Mahi Kai Trust trustworthy?
The Mahi Kai Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69 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 The Mahi Kai Trust's registration number?
Registration: CC61863 (New Zealand).
Are donations to The Mahi Kai 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.