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The Pacific Island Business Development Trust

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
67/100 · methodology

About The Pacific Island Business Development Trust

The Pacific Business Trust is a 'not for profit' Charitable Trust. We help Pacific People build sustainable businesses which can operate and compete with the best businesses and organisations globally

Founded
Headquarters
Auckland
Foundation type
0
Size
medium

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: 67
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 Pacific Island Business Development Trust is a registered environment nonprofit based in Auckland, 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 CC22972. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67/100 (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$6M in annual revenue. 7 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

The Pacific Island Business Development Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67/100. 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 67 ('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.

The Pacific Island Business Development Trust is located in Auckland, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years. Its registered address is 45 O'Rorke Road, New Zealand.

Based on official tax filings, The Pacific Island Business Development Trust has NZ$6M 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.

The Pacific Island Business Development Trust is classified as a Environment organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a 0. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has NZ$6M in annual revenue. The organization has 7 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for The Pacific Island Business Development 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 Pacific Island Business Development Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen 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.

The Pacific Business Trust is a 'not for profit' Charitable Trust. We help Pacific People build sustainable businesses which can operate and compete with the best businesses and organisations globally The Pacific Island Business Development 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 Pacific Island Business Development Trust's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67/100 is below the peer average of 77/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$6M is well above the peer average of NZ$926K.

The Pacific Island Business Development 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$1M-NZ$10M
Source: nz_charities (FY2024) why this matters
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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

AK
Akenese (Agnes) Loheni
Trustee

Officers & trustees (7)

Source: Public filings

AK
Akenese (•••••• L•••••
Trustee
DA
Dain G•••••••••
Trustee
DR
Dr U•••••••••••• A••••
Chairman
LE
Lealiifanovalevale E••••• R•••••
Trustee
LE
Letelelemalanuola (•••••••• M•••••••
Trustee
LE
Letoa H•••• J••••••
Trustee
NO
Nora S••••
Trustee
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Latest news

From global news sources

7 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Employment Echo – May Edition - Dentons in New Zealand
May 2026
www.dentons.co.nz
Employers urged to take Pasifika values seriously at work - Pacific Media Network
Apr 2026
pmn.co.nz
Staff awarded $75,000 after court finds 'Pasifika values' weren't upheld at work - NZ Herald
Apr 2026
www.nzherald.co.nz
Cultural values in employment agreements are now legally enforceable, court rules - hcamag.com
Apr 2026
www.hcamag.com
Court ruling highlights that employers who promote diversity policies need to walk the talk - The Post
Mar 2026
www.thepost.co.nz
Running on empty: Moana’s money woes - PressReader
Jun 2025
www.pressreader.com
Form filed
NZ$6.5M revenue
FY2024
NZ_CHARITIES
Form filed
NZ$6.5M revenue
FY2024
NZ_CHARITIES
Pacific employment advocate says lessons to be learnt from ERA case against Pacific Business Trust - Tagata Pasifika
Aug 2024
tpplus.co.nz

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Peer charities

Other environment in New Zealand, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
The Pacific Island Business Development Trust This page 67 NZ$6.5 million -
The Tindall Foundation 77 NZ$9.5 million -
Papatuanuku Kokiri Marae 77 NZ$1.4 million -
Counselling Services Centre 77 NZ$3.2 million -
Te Ao Hou 77 NZ$5.3 million -
NZ Mountain Safety Council Incorporated 77 NZ$2.7 million -
Rongowhakaata Iwi Trust 77 NZ$4.4 million -
Maori Women's Development Incorporated 77 NZ$2.8 million -
Taupo Waters Trust 77 NZ$8.9 million -

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 - 7 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
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 Pacific Island Business Development Trust

What is The Pacific Island Business Development Trust?
The Pacific Island Business Development Trust is a environment 0 based in Auckland, New Zealand. The Pacific Business Trust is a 'not for profit' Charitable Trust. We help Pacific People build sustainable businesses which can operate and compete with the best businesses and organisations globally
When was The Pacific Island Business Development Trust founded?
The Pacific Island Business Development Trust was founded in 2008.
Where is The Pacific Island Business Development Trust located?
Headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand.
What is The Pacific Island Business Development Trust's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately NZ$1M-NZ$10M.
Is The Pacific Island Business Development Trust trustworthy?
The Pacific Island Business Development Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67 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 Pacific Island Business Development Trust's registration number?
Registration: CC22972 (New Zealand).
What is The Pacific Island Business Development Trust's website?
http://www.pacificbusiness.co.nz
Are donations to The Pacific Island Business Development 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.