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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
61/100 · methodology

About University of Otago

To create, advance, preserve, promote and apply knowledge, critical thinking and intellectual independence to enhance the understanding, development and well-being of individuals, society and the environment. It will achieve these goals by building on foundations of broad research and teaching capabilities, unique campus learning environments, its nationwide presence and mana, and international links

Founded
Headquarters
Dunedin
Foundation type
1
Size
major

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Animal Welfare
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar animal welfare in New Zealand
Integrity Assessment This charity: 61
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 Otago is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Dunedin, 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 CC28008. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 61/100 (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$854M in annual revenue. 11 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

University of Otago has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 61/100. 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 61 ('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 Otago is located in Dunedin, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years. Its registered address is Clocktower Building, Leith Street, New Zealand.

Based on official tax filings, University of Otago has NZ$854M 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 Otago 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$854M in annual revenue. The organization has 11 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for University of Otago. 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 Otago has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 61/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by Charities Services. Visit the University of Otago 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.

To create, advance, preserve, promote and apply knowledge, critical thinking and intellectual independence to enhance the understanding, development and well-being of individuals, society and the environment. It will achieve these goals by building on foundations of broad research and teaching capabilities, unique campus learning environments, its nationwide presence and mana, and international links University of Otago 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 Otago's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 61/100 is below the peer average of 77/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$854M is well above the peer average of NZ$2M.

University of Otago 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$100M-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

BR
Brendan Boyle
Council Member

Officers & trustees (11)

Source: Public filings

BR
Brendan B••••
Council Member
CL
Clare C•••••
Council Member
DA
Daniel L••••
Council member
DA
David E••••
Council Member
FR
Frazer B•••••
Council Member
GR
Grant R••••••••
Vice-Chancellor
MA
Mark B••••••
Council Member
NI
Nicola R••••••
Council Member
PA
Patricia O•••••
Council Member
RO
Ross J••••••
Council member
SU
Suzanne E••••••
Council Member
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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

University of Otago graduation parade - Otago Daily Times
May 2026
www.odt.co.nz
Novel depression treatment to be trialled by University of Otago - NZDoctor
Apr 2026
www.nzdoctor.co.nz
New flu strain nearing NZ shores - Otago Daily Times
Apr 2026
www.odt.co.nz
Meningococcal case confirmed at University of Otago: What symptoms students need to look for - Stuff
Mar 2026
www.stuff.co.nz
Man critically injured in nearly 10-metre fall from University of Otago building - Stuff
Feb 2026
www.stuff.co.nz
University of Otago graduands, 4pm ceremony - Otago Daily Times
Dec 2025
www.odt.co.nz
University of Otago graduands, 1pm ceremony - Otago Daily Times
Dec 2025
www.odt.co.nz
University of Otago graduands, 1pm ceremony - Otago Daily Times
Dec 2025
www.odt.co.nz
University of Otago graduands, 4pm ceremony - Otago Daily Times
Dec 2025
www.odt.co.nz
Testing times for University of Otago students - Otago Daily Times
Oct 2025
www.odt.co.nz
Form filed
NZ$853.9M revenue
FY2024
NZ_CHARITIES
Form filed
NZ$853.9M 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 Otago This page 61 NZ$853.9 million -
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 - 11 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Wikidata structured data

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
Direct contact
No email or phone published
Tax-deductibility status
Whether donations are tax-deductible has not been verified
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

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 Otago

What is University of Otago?
University of Otago is a animal welfare 1 based in Dunedin, New Zealand. To create, advance, preserve, promote and apply knowledge, critical thinking and intellectual independence to enhance the understanding, development and well-being of individuals, society and the environment. It will achieve these goals by building on foundations of broad research and teaching capabilities, unique campus learning environments, its nationwide presence and mana, and international links
When was University of Otago founded?
University of Otago was founded in 2008.
Where is University of Otago located?
Headquartered in Dunedin, New Zealand.
What is University of Otago's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately NZ$100M-NZ$1B.
Is University of Otago trustworthy?
University of Otago has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 61 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 Otago's registration number?
Registration: CC28008 (New Zealand).
What is University of Otago's website?
http://www.otago.ac.nz
Are donations to University of Otago 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.