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University Of Waikato

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
57/100 · methodology

About University Of Waikato

The University of Waikato provides goods and services for community and social benefit, primarily through the provision of tertiary education and research.

Founded
Headquarters
Hamilton
Foundation type
1
Size
very-large

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: 57
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 Waikato is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Hamilton, 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 CC30907. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 57/100 (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$317M in annual revenue. 22 officers and directors are publicly disclosed.

University Of Waikato has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 57/100. 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 57 ('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 Waikato is located in Hamilton, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years. Its registered address is Hillcrest Road, New Zealand.

Based on official tax filings, University Of Waikato has NZ$317M 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 Waikato is classified as a Animal Welfare organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a 1. By size, it is categorized as a very-large organization. It has NZ$317M in annual revenue. The organization has 22 disclosed officers and directors.

University Of Waikato has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 57/100. 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 of Waikato provides goods and services for community and social benefit, primarily through the provision of tertiary education and research. University Of Waikato 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 Waikato's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 57/100 is below the peer average of 77/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$317M is well above the peer average of NZ$2M.

University Of Waikato 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.

Verified against 4 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
NZ$100M-NZ$1B
Source: nz_charities (FY2023) why this matters
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Filing history

2 years on file from nz_charities (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2023, FY2023.
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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

AL
Alister Jones
Deputy Vice-Chancellor

Officers & trustees (22)

Source: Public filings

AL
Alister J••••
Deputy Vice-Chancellor
CL
Claire M••••••••
Pro Vice-Chancellor
GA
Gary W•••••
Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research
GE
Geoffrey H•••••
Pro Vice Chancellor
GR
Graeme M••••
Council Member
JA
James M•••••
Chief Operating Officer
JE
Jennifer K•••
Pro Vice-Chancellor
JE
Jennifer M••••
Deputy Vice-Chancellor Academic
JO
Joan F•••••
Council Member
JO
Joanne M•••••
Council Member
JO
Joseph L•••
Pro Vice-Chancellor
MA
Maryanne M•••••
Council Member
ME
Meleane B••••••
Council Member
MI
Michelle B••••
Council Member
NE
Neil Q••••••
Vice Chancellor
SA
Sarah-Jane T•••••••
Deputy Vice-Chancellor Maori
SI
Simon G••••••••
Council Member
SU
Susan H••••••
Council Member
TE
Temple S••••
Council Member
TE
Te U••••• F••••••
Pro-Chancellor
TI
Tim S••••
Pro Vice-Chancellor
TR
Tracy B•••••
Pro Vice-Chancellor Academic Quality
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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

Legal fight continues for University of Waikato librarian - Waikato Times
Mar 2026
www.waikatotimes.co.nz
University of Waikato librarian loses employment bid after restructure - Waikato Times
Mar 2026
www.waikatotimes.co.nz
University of Waikato to build 75 new self-catered apartments - Waikato Times
May 2025
www.waikatotimes.co.nz
Three generations of Waikato University - Waikato Times
Aug 2024
www.waikatotimes.co.nz
University of Waikato looks to future of health workforce with Spark Health - NZDoctor
Jul 2024
www.nzdoctor.co.nz
university-waikato-logo.jpg - Earth Sciences New Zealand | NIWA
May 2024
niwa.co.nz
New university pharmacy leader welcomes Waikato ‘energy’ - Waikato Times
May 2024
www.waikatotimes.co.nz
University of Waikato library staff cuts confirmed - Waikato Times
Apr 2024
www.waikatotimes.co.nz
University of Waikato welcomes an early boost in student numbers - Waikato Times
Mar 2024
www.waikatotimes.co.nz
University of Waikato staff rally as more job cuts come - Waikato Times
Feb 2024
www.waikatotimes.co.nz
Form filed
NZ$317.4M revenue
FY2023
NZ_CHARITIES
Form filed
NZ$317.4M revenue
FY2023
NZ_CHARITIES

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Peer charities

Other animal welfare in New Zealand, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
University Of Waikato This page 57 NZ$317.4 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 2023 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Charities Services New Zealand - 22 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 Waikato

What is University Of Waikato?
University Of Waikato is a animal welfare 1 based in Hamilton, New Zealand. The University of Waikato provides goods and services for community and social benefit, primarily through the provision of tertiary education and research.
When was University Of Waikato founded?
University Of Waikato was founded in 2008.
Where is University Of Waikato located?
Headquartered in Hamilton, New Zealand.
What is University Of Waikato's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately NZ$100M-NZ$1B.
Is University Of Waikato trustworthy?
University Of Waikato has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 57 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 Waikato's registration number?
Registration: CC30907 (New Zealand).
What is University Of Waikato's website?
http://www.waikato.ac.nz
Are donations to University Of Waikato 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.