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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
86/100 · methodology

About University of Auckland

The University was established as a university by section 3 of the University of Auckland Act 1961 (UOA Act) for the advancement of knowledge and the dissemination and maintenance thereof by teaching and research. The University is treated as having been established as an institution under section 268 of the Education and Training Act 2020 (ETA) and is a body corporate with perpetual succession.

Founded
Headquarters
Auckland
Foundation type
Charitable Trust
Size
major

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in New Zealand
Integrity Assessment This charity: 86
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

GiveRadar's verified records show University of Auckland with a substantially complete profile.

  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 99% of the 6,382 education charities in New Zealand with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • GiveRadar holds 18 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 86% of the 6,742 education charities in New Zealand with filings on record. See the filings
  • Its integrity score of 86 places it in the top 1% of the 7,516 education charities in New Zealand GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (18 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • 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

University of Auckland is a registered education 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 CC20421. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 86/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports NZ$1.5B in annual revenue. 16 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

University of Auckland's official registration number is CC20421, as recorded in the national registry of New Zealand.

University of Auckland has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100. 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 86 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in New Zealand is 86/100.

University of Auckland is located in Auckland, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years.

Based on official tax filings, University of Auckland has NZ$1.5B in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of NZ$2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

University of Auckland is classified as an Education organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a Charitable Trust. By size, it is categorized as a major organization. It has NZ$1.5B in annual revenue. The organization has 16 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for University of Auckland. 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, University of Auckland is registered with Charities Services New Zealand and overseen by Charities Services. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. 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 University was established as a university by section 3 of the University of Auckland Act 1961 (UOA Act) for the advancement of knowledge and the dissemination and maintenance thereof by teaching and research. The University is treated as having been established as an institution under section 268 of the Education and Training Act 2020 (ETA) and is a body corporate with perpetual succession. University of Auckland is classified as an education organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2008.

Among education charities registered in New Zealand: Its annual revenue of NZ$1.5B is well above the peer average of NZ$2M.

University of Auckland 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
NZ$1B+
Source: nz_charities (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

10 years on file from nz_charities (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020, FY2019, FY2018, FY2017, FY2016.
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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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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
13,177

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

CA
Candace K•••••
Council Member

Officers & trustees (16)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

University of Auckland celebrates two new associate professors - NZDoctor
Mar 2026
www.nzdoctor.co.nz
Campus Kebab Stays Open on Auckland Campus - Massive Magazine
Mar 2026
www.massivemagazine.org.nz
Fire crews rush to fire at the University of Auckland - Stuff
Mar 2026
www.stuff.co.nz
University of Auckland nabs Victoria University’s Vice-Chancellor - Stuff
Feb 2026
www.stuff.co.nz
Victoria University’s vice-chancellor Nic Smith quits to take role at University of Auckland - The Post
Feb 2026
www.thepost.co.nz
John Hogan remembered as the man who brought Massey to Auckland - Massey University
Feb 2026
www.massey.ac.nz
Form filed
NZ$1548.5M revenue
FY2025
NZ_CHARITIES
Identical twins graduate as doctors from University of Auckland on same day - Stuff
Dec 2025
www.stuff.co.nz
Massey University leases part of Auckland campus to police - The Post
May 2025
www.thepost.co.nz
University of Auckland academics warned about travelling to the US - Stuff
Apr 2025
www.stuff.co.nz
Form filed
NZ$1481.1M revenue
FY2024
NZ_CHARITIES
Security guard sacked after taking University of Auckland TV for his flat - Stuff
Jul 2024
www.stuff.co.nz
Form filed
NZ$1487.7M revenue
FY2023
NZ_CHARITIES
Form filed
NZ$1346.9M revenue
FY2022
NZ_CHARITIES
Form filed
NZ$1280.8M revenue
FY2021
NZ_CHARITIES
Form filed
NZ$1233.7M revenue
FY2020
NZ_CHARITIES
Form filed
NZ$1186.6M revenue
FY2019
NZ_CHARITIES
Form filed
NZ$1143.9M revenue
FY2018
NZ_CHARITIES
Form filed
NZ$1068.4M revenue
FY2017
NZ_CHARITIES
Form filed
NZ$1020.4M revenue
FY2016
NZ_CHARITIES

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Cause areas in New Zealand

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

Education this charity 7,509
Religion 4,620
Health 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 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Charities Services New Zealand - 16 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 19, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 19, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we know and don't know

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

On record · 7
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 16 officers on file
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Founding date · 2008
Not available · 4
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Mission statement
    No self-published statement of purpose
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Tax-deductibility
    Not verified

Methodology

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Quick facts about University of Auckland

What is University of Auckland?
University of Auckland is a education charitable trust based in Auckland, New Zealand. The University was established as a university by section 3 of the University of Auckland Act 1961 (UOA Act) for the advancement of knowledge and the dissemination and maintenance thereof by teaching and research. The University is treated as having been established as an institution under section 268 of the Education and Training Act 2020 (ETA) and is a body corporate with perpetual succession.
When was University of Auckland founded?
University of Auckland was founded in 2008.
Where is University of Auckland located?
Headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand.
What is University of Auckland's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately NZ$1B+.
Is University of Auckland trustworthy?
University of Auckland has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86 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 University of Auckland's registration number?
Registration: CC20421 (New Zealand).
What is University of Auckland's website?
http://www.auckland.ac.nz
Are donations to University of Auckland 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.