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Hamilton, Waikato Reg: CC30907 (Charities Services) Sign up to see website
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71
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
71/100 · 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, Waikato
Foundation type
Statutory Body
Size
very-large

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: 71
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

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, University Of Waikato has 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 16 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2023. See the filings
  • Its integrity score of 71 is below most of the 7,516 education charities in New Zealand GiveRadar tracks. GiveRadar bases this on limited verified information so far. Explore New Zealand data
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (16 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 Waikato is a registered education nonprofit based in Hamilton, Waikato, 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. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 71/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports NZ$317M in annual revenue. 22 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

University Of Waikato's official registration number is CC30907, as recorded in the national registry of New Zealand.

University Of Waikato has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71/100. 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 71 ('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 Waikato is located in Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years.

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 an Education organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a Statutory Body. 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.

No red flags have been detected for University Of Waikato. 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 Waikato 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 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 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$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.

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

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

Years on record: FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020, FY2019, FY2018, FY2017, FY2016, FY2015, FY2014.
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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
1,713

Leadership

From FY2023 filing

AL
Alister J••••
Deputy Vice-Chancellor

Officers & trustees (22)

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

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$0.3M revenue
FY2022
NZ_CHARITIES
Form filed
NZ$267.3M revenue
FY2021
NZ_CHARITIES
Form filed
NZ$265.8M revenue
FY2020
NZ_CHARITIES
Form filed
NZ$279.6M revenue
FY2019
NZ_CHARITIES
Form filed
NZ$278.3M revenue
FY2018
NZ_CHARITIES
Form filed
NZ$257.7M revenue
FY2017
NZ_CHARITIES
Form filed
NZ$248.2M revenue
FY2016
NZ_CHARITIES
Form filed
NZ$239.4M revenue
FY2015
NZ_CHARITIES
Form filed
NZ$225.3M revenue
FY2014
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 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
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 · FY2023 on record
  • Named leadership · 22 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 Waikato

What is University Of Waikato?
University Of Waikato is a education statutory body 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, Waikato, 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 71 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 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.