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The River Ōpāwaho

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
65/100 · methodology

About The River Ōpāwaho

At The River Ōpāwaho we are a community of diverse people walking alongside one another on the life-long journey of faith and discipleship. We believe that everyone is has been created with the unique personality, wiring, giftings, passions and strengths to bring God's Kingdom* to hearts, habitats and humanity, and it is our great privilege to facilitate a variety of organised and organic spaces that: - grow people's relationship with Jesus - provide sound biblical teaching, worship and connection with the Holy Spirit - promotes personal wholeness that recognises and utilises the framework provided within the model of 'te whare tapa whā' - provide peer and pastoral support through the different stages of life/life events - foster a sense of …

Founded
Headquarters
Christchurch
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: 65
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 River Ōpāwaho is a registered environment nonprofit based in Christchurch, 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 CC21300. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 65/100 (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$231K in annual revenue. 5 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

The River Ōpāwaho has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 65/100. 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 65 ('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 River Ōpāwaho is located in Christchurch, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years. Its registered address is 30 Colombo Street, New Zealand.

Based on official tax filings, The River Ōpāwaho has NZ$231K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of NZ$926K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

The River Ōpāwaho 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$231K in annual revenue. The organization has 5 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for The River Ōpāwaho. 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 River Ōpāwaho has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 65/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by Charities Services. Visit the The River Ōpāwaho 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.

At The River Ōpāwaho we are a community of diverse people walking alongside one another on the life-long journey of faith and discipleship. We believe that everyone is has been created with the unique personality, wiring, giftings, passions and strengths to bring God's Kingdom* to hearts, habitats and humanity, and it is our great privilege to facilitate a variety of organised and organic spaces that: - grow people's relationship with Jesus - provide sound biblical teaching, worship and connection with the Holy Spirit - promotes personal wholeness that recognises and utilises the framework provided within the model of 'te whare tapa whā' - provide peer and pastoral support through the... The River Ōpāwaho is classified as a environment organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2008.

Among environment charities registered in New Zealand: The River Ōpāwaho's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 65/100 is below the peer average of 77/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$231K is below the peer average of NZ$926K.

The River Ōpāwaho 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

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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

AM
Amy Page-Whiting
Senior Pastor

Officers & trustees (5)

Source: Public filings

AM
Amy P•••••••••••
Senior Pastor
CA
Canaan A••
Trustee
CR
Craig W••••••
Trustee
FR
Frances S•••••••••
Trustee
JA
James B•••
Trustee
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Latest news

From global news sources

3 articles found

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Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

No change: Almost one in four Canterbury swim spots unsafe, report shows - RNZ
Sep 2025
www.rnz.co.nz
Form filed
NZ$0.2M revenue
FY2024
NZ_CHARITIES
Form filed
NZ$0.2M revenue
FY2024
NZ_CHARITIES
Toxic substance discharge believed to have killed large number of fish in Heathcote River - RNZ
Mar 2023
www.rnz.co.nz
Mega-consent for Christchurch's stormwater sets lower limits for contaminants - Stuff
Jun 2019
www.stuff.co.nz

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Peer charities

Other environment in New Zealand, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
The River Ōpāwaho This page 65 NZ$230,830 -
Rahui Marae 77 NZ$225,526 -
Spring of Living Water A.O.G. Stokes Valley Trust 77 NZ$165,296 -
The Maerewhenua Trust 77 NZ$590,711 -
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 -

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 - 5 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

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Quick facts about The River Ōpāwaho

What is The River Ōpāwaho?
The River Ōpāwaho is a environment 0 based in Christchurch, New Zealand. At The River Ōpāwaho we are a community of diverse people walking alongside one another on the life-long journey of faith and discipleship. We believe that everyone is has been created with the unique personality, wiring, giftings, passions and strengths to bring God's Kingdom* to hearts, habitats and humanity, and it is our great privilege to facilitate a variety of organised and organic spaces that: - grow people's relationship with Jesus - provide sound biblical teaching, worship and connection with the Holy Spirit - promotes personal wholeness that recognises and utilises the framework provided within the model of 'te whare tapa whā' - provide peer and pastoral support through the different stages of life/life events - foster a sense of belonging (within the four spaces of belonging framework) - inspire, empower and equip people to pursue their God-given purpose
When was The River Ōpāwaho founded?
The River Ōpāwaho was founded in 2008.
Where is The River Ōpāwaho located?
Headquartered in Christchurch, New Zealand.
What is The River Ōpāwaho's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately NZ$100K-NZ$1M.
Is The River Ōpāwaho trustworthy?
The River Ōpāwaho has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 65 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 River Ōpāwaho's registration number?
Registration: CC21300 (New Zealand).
What is The River Ōpāwaho's website?
https://www.theriveropawaho.org.nz
Are donations to The River Ōpāwaho 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.