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Hamilton, Waikato Reg: CC60099 (Charities Services) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
86/100 · methodology

About Waikato Housing Initiative

The charitable objects of Waikato Housing Initiative is to lead, facilitate and develop the strategies, frameworks and policies for the purpose of delivering a well-functioning housing system that meets the diverse needs of the Waikato Community.

Founded
Headquarters
Hamilton, Waikato
Foundation type
Charitable Trust
Size
micro

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar community development in New Zealand
Integrity Assessment This charity: 86
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

GiveRadar's verified records show Waikato Housing Initiative with a substantially complete profile.

  • GiveRadar holds 3 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025. See the filings
  • Its integrity score of 86 places it in the top 1% of the 2,303 community development charities in New Zealand GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (3 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • 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 + methodology

Waikato Housing Initiative is a registered community development nonprofit based in Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand. It is registered with Charities Services New Zealand. It was founded in 2021 and has been operating for 5 years. Its registration number is CC60099. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 86/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports NZ$59K in annual revenue. 5 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Waikato Housing Initiative's official registration number is CC60099, as recorded in the national registry of New Zealand.

Waikato Housing Initiative has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100. 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 86 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for community development charities in New Zealand is 86/100.

Waikato Housing Initiative is located in Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2021 and has been active for 5 years.

Based on official tax filings, Waikato Housing Initiative has NZ$59K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of NZ$896K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Waikato Housing Initiative is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a Charitable Trust. By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has NZ$59K in annual revenue. The organization has 5 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Waikato Housing Initiative. 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, Waikato Housing Initiative is registered with Charities Services New Zealand and overseen by Charities Services. 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 charitable objects of Waikato Housing Initiative is to lead, facilitate and develop the strategies, frameworks and policies for the purpose of delivering a well-functioning housing system that meets the diverse needs of the Waikato Community. Waikato Housing Initiative is classified as a community development organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2021.

Among community development charities registered in New Zealand: Its annual revenue of NZ$59K is below the peer average of NZ$896K.

Waikato Housing Initiative 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$10K-NZ$100K
Source: nz_charities (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

3 years on file from nz_charities (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, 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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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
1

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

ED
Edgar W•••••
Trustee

Officers & trustees (5)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

5 articles found

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
NZ$0.1M revenue
FY2025
NZ_CHARITIES
Waikato to get a mayoral rematch - cambridgenews.nz
May 2025
www.cambridgenews.nz
Form filed
NZ$0.2M revenue
FY2024
NZ_CHARITIES
Housing shortage: Waikato will need up to 61,500 more homes by 2043 - NZ Herald
Aug 2024
www.nzherald.co.nz
Form filed
NZ$0.1M revenue
FY2023
NZ_CHARITIES
Waikato Plan hits pause as officials debate its path - Waikato Times
Jul 2023
www.waikatotimes.co.nz
Housing affordability 'just crazy' - push for cheaper homes in city - Waikato Times
Jun 2023
www.waikatotimes.co.nz
Waikato Housing Initiative appoints Aksel Bech as CEO - NZ Herald
Jan 2023
www.nzherald.co.nz

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Cause areas in New Zealand

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Education 7,509
Religion 4,620
Health 3,765
Arts & Culture 2,947
Community Development this charity 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.

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 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Charities Services New Zealand - 5 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 · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 5 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 · 2021
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 Waikato Housing Initiative

What is Waikato Housing Initiative?
Waikato Housing Initiative is a community development charitable trust based in Hamilton, New Zealand. The charitable objects of Waikato Housing Initiative is to lead, facilitate and develop the strategies, frameworks and policies for the purpose of delivering a well-functioning housing system that meets the diverse needs of the Waikato Community.
When was Waikato Housing Initiative founded?
Waikato Housing Initiative was founded in 2021.
Where is Waikato Housing Initiative located?
Headquartered in Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand.
What is Waikato Housing Initiative's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately NZ$10K-NZ$100K.
Is Waikato Housing Initiative trustworthy?
Waikato Housing Initiative has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86 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 Waikato Housing Initiative's registration number?
Registration: CC60099 (New Zealand).
What is Waikato Housing Initiative's website?
https://www.waikatohousinginitiative.org
Are donations to Waikato Housing Initiative 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.