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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
65/100 · 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
1
Size
major

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Animal Welfare

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar animal welfare 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

University of Auckland is a registered animal welfare 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. 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 animal welfare charities in New Zealand. 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 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 animal welfare charities in New Zealand is 77/100.

University of Auckland is located in Auckland, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years. Its registered address is THE REGISTRY, 22 Princes Street, New Zealand.

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 a Animal Welfare organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a 1. 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.

University of Auckland 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. 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 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 a animal welfare organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2008.

Among animal welfare charities registered in New Zealand: University of Auckland's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 65/100 is below the peer average of 77/100. 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.

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Annual revenue
NZ$1B+
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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

CA
Candace Kinser
Council Member

Officers & trustees (16)

Source: Public filings

CA
Candace K•••••
Council Member
CA
Catherine Q••••
Pro Chancellor
CE
Cecilia T••••••
Chancellor
DA
Dawn F•••••••••
Vice-Chancellor
FR
Francis B•••••••••
DVC ( R )
GE
Gemma S••••••
Council member
JO
Jonathan M••••
Council Member
JU
Julia A••••••••••••
Council Member
JU
Julia T•••••
Council Member
MA
Mark G••••••
Chief Operating Officer & Registrar
RO
Robert M•••••••
Council Member
SA
Samuel R•••••••
Council Member
SA
Sarah Y••••
Deputy Vice-Chancellor Education
SU
Sunisha D••••
Council Member
TH
Thomas I•••••
Council Member
TI
Timothy B•••••
CFO
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Right of first refusal: Iwi in frame as $250m Epsom campus sale progresses - NZ Herald
May 2026
www.nzherald.co.nz
They were once packed with students, but these campuses are now largely abandoned - Stuff
May 2026
www.stuff.co.nz
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
Education New Zealand hosts successful Kia Ora India events in New Delhi and Pune - Education NZ
Dec 2025
www.enz.govt.nz
Identical twins graduate as doctors from University of Auckland on same day - Stuff
Dec 2025
www.stuff.co.nz
Form filed
NZ$1481.1M revenue
FY2024
NZ_CHARITIES
Form filed
NZ$1481.1M revenue
FY2024
NZ_CHARITIES

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Peer charities

Other animal welfare in New Zealand, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
University of Auckland This page 65 NZ$1.5 billion -
Essentially Men Education Trust 77 NZ$248,434 -
Mangawhai Education Trust 77 NZ$2.0 million -
The Rainbow Preschool Trust 77 NZ$1.5 million -
Chanel College Education Foundation 77 NZ$401 -
New Zealand Deerstalkers Association Hunts Trust 77 NZ$6,328 -
Milford Baptist Kindergarten Trust 77 NZ$1.0 million -
Womenzshed 77 NZ$29,303 -
Sunny Days Community Pre-School Incorporated 77 NZ$632,099 -

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 - 16 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 University of Auckland

What is University of Auckland?
University of Auckland is a animal welfare 1 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 2024 is approximately NZ$1B+.
Is University of Auckland trustworthy?
University of Auckland 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 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.