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The University of Waikato provides goods and services for community and social benefit, primarily through the provision of tertiary education and research.
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· vs. 8 similar education in New ZealandConcerns
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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
- government registration
- financial records (16 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- 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 + methodologyUniversity 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.
Filing history
10 years on file from nz_charities (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of New Zealand under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
University Of Waikato is registered in New Zealand. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
University Of Waikato is registered in New Zealand. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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Staff & volunteers
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Leadership
From FY2023 filing
Officers & trustees (22)
Source: Public filings
22 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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10 articles found
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Legal fight continues for University of Waikato librarian - Waikato Times
University of Waikato librarian loses employment bid after restructure - Waikato Times
University of Waikato to build 75 new self-catered apartments - Waikato Times
Three generations of Waikato University - Waikato Times
University of Waikato looks to future of health workforce with Spark Health - NZDoctor
university-waikato-logo.jpg - Earth Sciences New Zealand | NIWA
New university pharmacy leader welcomes Waikato ‘energy’ - Waikato Times
University of Waikato library staff cuts confirmed - Waikato Times
University of Waikato welcomes an early boost in student numbers - Waikato Times
University of Waikato staff rally as more job cuts come - Waikato Times
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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
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2023 on record
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Named leadership · 22 officers on file
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Founding date · 2008
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Mission statementNo self-published statement of purpose
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Tax-deductibilityNot 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.