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Waikato River Authority

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
58/100 · methodology

About Waikato River Authority

The purpose of the Waikato River Authority is to: set the primary direction through the Vision and Strategy, to achieve the restoration and protection of the health and wellbeing of the Waikato River for future generations; to promote an integrated, holistic, and co-ordinated approach to the implementation of the Vision and Strategy and the management of the Waikato River; to fund rehabilitation initiatives for the Waikato River in its role as trustee for the Waikato River Clean-up Trust.

Founded
Headquarters
Hamilton
Foundation type
1
Size
medium

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🌍 International

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar international in New Zealand
Integrity Assessment This charity: 58
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

Waikato River Authority is a registered international nonprofit based in Hamilton, New Zealand. It is registered with Charities Services New Zealand. It was founded in 2011 and has been operating for 15 years. Its registration number is CC46847. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 58/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 77/100 for international charities in New Zealand. The organization reports NZ$10M in annual revenue. 10 officers and directors are publicly disclosed.

Waikato River Authority has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 58/100. 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 58 ('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 international charities in New Zealand is 77/100.

Waikato River Authority is located in Hamilton, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2011 and has been active for 15 years. Its registered address is 21 Rostrevor Street, New Zealand.

Based on official tax filings, Waikato River Authority has NZ$10M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of NZ$684K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Waikato River Authority is classified as a International organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a 1. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has NZ$10M in annual revenue. The organization has 10 disclosed officers and directors.

Waikato River Authority has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 58/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by Charities Services. Visit the Waikato River Authority 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.

The purpose of the Waikato River Authority is to: set the primary direction through the Vision and Strategy, to achieve the restoration and protection of the health and wellbeing of the Waikato River for future generations; to promote an integrated, holistic, and co-ordinated approach to the implementation of the Vision and Strategy and the management of the Waikato River; to fund rehabilitation initiatives for the Waikato River in its role as trustee for the Waikato River Clean-up Trust. Waikato River Authority is classified as a international organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2011.

Among international charities registered in New Zealand: Waikato River Authority's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 58/100 is below the peer average of 77/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$10M is well above the peer average of NZ$684K.

Waikato River Authority 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$1M-NZ$10M
Source: nz_charities (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

2 years on file from nz_charities (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2024.
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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

DA
Danny Loughlin
Board member

Officers & trustees (10)

Source: Public filings

DA
Danny L•••••••
Board member
ER
Erina W••••••••••••
Board member
GA
Gannin O•••••
Board member
JA
Jackie C••••••
Board member
NA
Nachelle G••••••••
Board member
RO
Roger P••••
Board Member
SH
Shadrach R••••••••
Board member
ST
Stuart K•••••••
Board member
ST
Stuart M•••
Board member
SU
Susan O••••••
Board member
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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

Missing man ‘pulled into whirlpool and dragged under’ in Waikato River - Stuff
Jan 2026
www.stuff.co.nz
More help for river care - Te Awamutu News
Nov 2025
www.teawamutunews.nz
Call for workable Waikato water plans - farmersweekly.co.nz
Nov 2025
www.farmersweekly.co.nz
Waikato River settlement at risk in government's water plans - council - RNZ
Feb 2025
www.rnz.co.nz
Form filed
NZ$9.6M revenue
FY2024
NZ_CHARITIES
Form filed
NZ$9.6M revenue
FY2024
NZ_CHARITIES
Waikato River Independent Scoping Study (WRISS) - Earth Sciences New Zealand | NIWA
Apr 2024
niwa.co.nz
The Waikato River Authority explained - Waikato Times
Jan 2024
www.waikatotimes.co.nz
River authority CEO exiting role in unexplained circumstances - Waikato Times
Nov 2023
www.waikatotimes.co.nz
Crown appointments to the Waikato River Authority announced - Ministry for the Environment
May 2023
environment.govt.nz
Māori and Crown paddle double-hulled Waka on the Waikato - Newsroom
Mar 2023
newsroom.co.nz
We activate Waikato consent, contribute $2m to river restoration - Watercare
Jan 2023
www.watercare.co.nz

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Peer charities

Other international in New Zealand, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Waikato River Authority This page 58 NZ$9.6 million -
The Riccarton Bush Trustees 77 NZ$1.0 million -
Seagull Centre Trust 77 NZ$1.2 million -
Nelson Environment Centre Incorporated 77 NZ$1.3 million -
Waahi Whaanui Trust 77 NZ$5.6 million -
The Brook (Waimarama) Sanctuary Trust 77 NZ$1.7 million -
Innovative Waste Kaikoura Limited 77 NZ$3.0 million -
Environmental Defence Society Incorporated 77 NZ$2.7 million -
New Zealand Landcare Trust 77 NZ$3.3 million -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Charities Services New Zealand
Financial filings
Charities Services New Zealand - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Charities Services New Zealand - 10 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
Direct contact
No email or phone published
Tax-deductibility status
Whether donations are tax-deductible has not been verified
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

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 Waikato River Authority

What is Waikato River Authority?
Waikato River Authority is a international 1 based in Hamilton, New Zealand. The purpose of the Waikato River Authority is to: set the primary direction through the Vision and Strategy, to achieve the restoration and protection of the health and wellbeing of the Waikato River for future generations; to promote an integrated, holistic, and co-ordinated approach to the implementation of the Vision and Strategy and the management of the Waikato River; to fund rehabilitation initiatives for the Waikato River in its role as trustee for the Waikato River Clean-up Trust.
When was Waikato River Authority founded?
Waikato River Authority was founded in 2011.
Where is Waikato River Authority located?
Headquartered in Hamilton, New Zealand.
What is Waikato River Authority's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately NZ$1M-NZ$10M.
Is Waikato River Authority trustworthy?
Waikato River Authority has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 58 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 Waikato River Authority's registration number?
Registration: CC46847 (New Zealand).
What is Waikato River Authority's website?
https://www.waikatoriver.org.nz
Are donations to Waikato River Authority 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.