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The New Zealand Animal Law Association Incorporated

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
75/100 · methodology

About The New Zealand Animal Law Association Incorporated

A coalition of lawyers and law students working to improve the welfare and lives of animals through the legal system.

Founded
Headquarters
Auckland
Foundation type
1
Size
micro

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Social Services

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar social services in New Zealand
Integrity Assessment This charity: 75
Peer average: 76

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 New Zealand Animal Law Association Incorporated is a registered social services nonprofit based in Auckland, New Zealand. It is registered with Charities Services New Zealand. It was founded in 2015 and has been operating for 11 years. Its registration number is CC52465. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports NZ$17K in annual revenue. 8 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

The New Zealand Animal Law Association Incorporated has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100. 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 75 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for social services charities in New Zealand is 76/100.

The New Zealand Animal Law Association Incorporated is located in Auckland, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2015 and has been active for 11 years. Its registered address is Unit 7, 19 Huia Road, New Zealand.

Based on official tax filings, The New Zealand Animal Law Association Incorporated has NZ$17K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of NZ$322K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

The New Zealand Animal Law Association Incorporated is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a 1. By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has NZ$17K in annual revenue. The organization has 8 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for The New Zealand Animal Law Association Incorporated. 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 New Zealand Animal Law Association Incorporated has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by Charities Services. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

A coalition of lawyers and law students working to improve the welfare and lives of animals through the legal system. The New Zealand Animal Law Association Incorporated is classified as a social services organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2015.

Among social services charities registered in New Zealand: The New Zealand Animal Law Association Incorporated's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100 is in line with the peer average of 76/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$17K is below the peer average of NZ$322K.

The New Zealand Animal Law Association Incorporated 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
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Filing history

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Years on record: FY2025, FY2025.
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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

CA
Catherine Dearsley
Executive Member

Officers & trustees (8)

Source: Public filings

CA
Catherine D•••••••
Executive Member
IM
Imogen G••••
Executive Member
JE
Jenny G••••
Executive Member
JO
Jordan R•••••
Executive member
LO
Lois S••••
Secretary
MA
Marcelo R•••••••• F••••••
President
NE
Neha G••••
Vice President and Treasurer
SA
Sameela R••
Executive Member
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Activity timeline

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Peer charities

Other social services in New Zealand, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
The New Zealand Animal Law Association Incorporated This page 75 NZ$16,845 -
Born to Run Adventure Racing Charitable Trust 77 NZ$37,984 -
Stray Cats New Zealand Trust 77 NZ$35 -
Stratford Companion Animal Assistance Trust 77 NZ$42,845 -
Allied Veterinary Professional Regulatory Council of New Zealand 75 NZ$32,012 -
The German Shepherd Rescue Trust 75 NZ$29,380 -
Veterinarians For Animal Welfare Aotearoa Limited 75 NZ$70,491 -
Kitty Haven 75 NZ$69,052 -
Diamond Harbour Cat Rescue 75 NZ$7,844 -

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 - 8 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

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Quick facts about The New Zealand Animal Law Association Incorporated

What is The New Zealand Animal Law Association Incorporated?
The New Zealand Animal Law Association Incorporated is a social services 1 based in Auckland, New Zealand. A coalition of lawyers and law students working to improve the welfare and lives of animals through the legal system.
When was The New Zealand Animal Law Association Incorporated founded?
The New Zealand Animal Law Association Incorporated was founded in 2015.
Where is The New Zealand Animal Law Association Incorporated located?
Headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand.
What is The New Zealand Animal Law Association Incorporated's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately NZ$10K-NZ$100K.
Is The New Zealand Animal Law Association Incorporated trustworthy?
The New Zealand Animal Law Association Incorporated has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75 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 New Zealand Animal Law Association Incorporated's registration number?
Registration: CC52465 (New Zealand).
What is The New Zealand Animal Law Association Incorporated's website?
https://nzala.org
Are donations to The New Zealand Animal Law Association Incorporated 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.