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Wai-Ora Trust

Human Services Christchurch Reg CC20966 · Charities Services
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37
Integrity Assessment
Limited data available
37/100 · methodology
This score reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

About Wai-Ora Trust

Providing Social, Health, Vocational, Landscape contracting, environment care and Plant Nursery services

Founded
Headquarters
Christchurch
Foundation type
0
Size
medium

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Human Services

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar human services in New Zealand
Integrity Assessment This charity: 37
Peer average: 77

Red flags

· 1 item
Stale Filings
Most recent filing is from 2016, which is 10 years ago.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Wai-Ora Trust is a registered human services nonprofit based in Christchurch, 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 CC20966. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37/100 (Limited data available). This reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is below the average of 77/100 for human services charities in New Zealand. The organization reports NZ$4M in annual revenue. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern. Recent news coverage is predominantly positive.

Wai-Ora Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37/100. 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 37 ('Limited data available') reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is common for smaller, newer, or non-US charities that file fewer public records. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in New Zealand is 77/100.

Wai-Ora Trust is located in Christchurch, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years. Its registered address is 48 Watsons Road, New Zealand.

Based on official tax filings, Wai-Ora Trust has NZ$4M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of NZ$916K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Wai-Ora Trust is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a 0. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has NZ$4M in annual revenue. The organization has 3 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Wai-Ora Trust. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

Wai-Ora Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by Charities Services. Visit the Wai-Ora Trust 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.

Providing Social, Health, Vocational, Landscape contracting, environment care and Plant Nursery services Wai-Ora Trust is classified as a human services organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2008.

Among human services charities registered in New Zealand: Wai-Ora Trust's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37/100 is below the peer average of 77/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$4M is well above the peer average of NZ$916K.

Wai-Ora Trust 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$1M-NZ$10M
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Filing history

2 years on file from nz_charities (FY2016): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2016, FY2016.
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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

RI
Ricky Ehau
Trustee/Manager

Officers & trustees (3)

Source: Public filings

RI
Ricky E•••
Trustee/Manager
ST
Stephen S••••••
Trustee
WI
Winiata B••••
Trustee
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Latest news

From global news sources

2 articles found

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Sentiment

Positive

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

22,000kg of black gold: Community gardens welcome 'crazy' compost donation - Otago Daily Times
Jun 2022
www.odt.co.nz
Pastor Marama Dey celebrates her healthy kai cookbook - NZ Herald
Jul 2017
www.nzherald.co.nz
Form filed
NZ$4.4M revenue
FY2016
NZ_CHARITIES
Form filed
NZ$4.4M revenue
FY2016
NZ_CHARITIES

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Peer charities

Other human services in New Zealand, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Wai-Ora Trust This page 37 NZ$4.4 million -
Central Lakes Family Services Incorporated 77 NZ$2.7 million -
New Zealand Food Network Limited 77 NZ$7.7 million -
New Zealand Railways Staff Welfare Trust 77 NZ$4.8 million -
Manchester House Social Services Society Incorporated 77 NZ$1.5 million -
Mangere East Family Service Centre Incorporated 77 NZ$3.7 million -
Wellington Sexual Abuse Help Foundation 77 NZ$2.6 million -
Te Manawa Family Services Charitable Trust 77 NZ$1.6 million -
Auckland Sexual Abuse Help Foundation Charitable Trust 77 NZ$6.3 million -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Charities Services New Zealand
Financial filings
Charities Services New Zealand - Fiscal year 2016 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Charities Services New Zealand - 3 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
Official website
No verified website on record
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

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 Wai-Ora Trust

What is Wai-Ora Trust?
Wai-Ora Trust is a human services 0 based in Christchurch, New Zealand. Providing Social, Health, Vocational, Landscape contracting, environment care and Plant Nursery services
When was Wai-Ora Trust founded?
Wai-Ora Trust was founded in 2008.
Where is Wai-Ora Trust located?
Headquartered in Christchurch, New Zealand.
What is Wai-Ora Trust's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2016 is approximately NZ$1M-NZ$10M.
Is Wai-Ora Trust trustworthy?
Wai-Ora Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37 out of 100 (Limited data available). 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 Wai-Ora Trust's registration number?
Registration: CC20966 (New Zealand).
Are donations to Wai-Ora Trust 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.