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Visit www.waikatoriver.org.nzAbout 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.
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Waikato River Authority has a substantially complete profile.
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 95% of the 3,266 health charities in New Zealand with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- GiveRadar holds 15 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 3,774 health charities in New Zealand GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (15 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyWaikato River Authority is a registered health nonprofit based in Hamilton, Waikato, 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. 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$12M in annual revenue. 10 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Waikato River Authority's official registration number is CC46847, as recorded in the national registry of New Zealand.
Waikato River Authority 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 health charities in New Zealand is 86/100.
Waikato River Authority is located in Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2011 and has been active for 15 years.
Based on official tax filings, Waikato River Authority has NZ$12M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of NZ$3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Waikato River Authority is classified as a Health organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a Statutory Body. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has NZ$12M in annual revenue. The organization has 10 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Waikato River Authority. 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 River Authority 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 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 health organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2011.
Among health charities registered in New Zealand: Its annual revenue of NZ$12M is well above the peer average of NZ$3M.
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.
Filing history
10 years on file from nz_charities (FY2025): 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.
Waikato River Authority 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.
Waikato River Authority 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 FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (10)
Source: Public filings
10 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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10 articles found
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Waikato council intern trades Disney parades for paddocks - Inside Government NZ
Waikato Federated Farmers’ fears over Plan Change 1 - Waikato Times
Missing man ‘pulled into whirlpool and dragged under’ in Waikato River - Stuff
Call for workable Waikato water plans - farmersweekly.co.nz
Waikato River settlement at risk in government's water plans - council - RNZ
Waikato River settlement at risk in government's water plans - council - RNZ
Waikato River Independent Scoping Study (WRISS) - Earth Sciences New Zealand | NIWA
The Waikato River Authority explained - Waikato Times
River authority CEO exiting role in unexplained circumstances - Waikato Times
Crown appointments to the Waikato River Authority announced - Ministry for the Environment
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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 - 10 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 10 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 · 2011
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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
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Quick facts about Waikato River Authority
- What is Waikato River Authority?
- Waikato River Authority is a health statutory body 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, Waikato, New Zealand.
- What is Waikato River Authority's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately NZ$10M-NZ$100M.
- Is Waikato River Authority trustworthy?
- Waikato River Authority 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 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.