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Waimarie Operating Trust

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
67/100 · methodology

About Waimarie Operating Trust

To operate the Paddle steamer Waimarie and the Whanganui Riverboat Museum. To assist in preserving the Waimarie and Whanganui River Lore and to be a major attraction to visitors to Whanganui. The Trust therefore provides skilled employment, training, delivers education to school children and the wider public and enhances the economic wellbeing of Whanganui.

Founded
Headquarters
Wanganui
Foundation type
1
Size
small

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in New Zealand
Integrity Assessment This charity: 67
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

Waimarie Operating Trust is a registered education nonprofit based in Wanganui, 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 CC23060. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 77/100 for education charities in New Zealand. The organization reports NZ$429K in annual revenue. 5 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Waimarie Operating Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67/100. 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 67 ('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 education charities in New Zealand is 77/100.

Waimarie Operating Trust is located in Wanganui, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years. Its registered address is 1A Taupo Quay, Red Acct. P O Box 880, New Zealand.

Based on official tax filings, Waimarie Operating Trust has NZ$429K in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Waimarie Operating Trust is classified as a Education organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a 1. By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has NZ$429K in annual revenue. The organization has 5 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Waimarie Operating Trust. 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.

Waimarie Operating Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by Charities Services. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

To operate the Paddle steamer Waimarie and the Whanganui Riverboat Museum. To assist in preserving the Waimarie and Whanganui River Lore and to be a major attraction to visitors to Whanganui. The Trust therefore provides skilled employment, training, delivers education to school children and the wider public and enhances the economic wellbeing of Whanganui. Waimarie Operating Trust is classified as a education organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2008.

Among education charities registered in New Zealand: Waimarie Operating Trust's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67/100 is below the peer average of 77/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$429K is comparable to the peer average of NZ$493K.

Waimarie Operating 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$100K-NZ$1M
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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

LE
Leigh Grant
Trustee

Officers & trustees (5)

Source: Public filings

LE
Leigh G••••
Trustee
MA
Marion J•••••••
Trustee
ST
Stephen L•••
Trustee
ST
Stuart H•••••
Trustee
TE
Terry D•••••••••
Trustee
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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

'Just the beginning': New exploration experience launches in Whanganui - NZ Herald
Sep 2025
www.nzherald.co.nz
International skipper praises Whanganui’s historic paddle steamer - NZ Herald
Mar 2025
www.nzherald.co.nz
Whanganui's iconic paddle steamer celebrates double anniversary - RNZ
Feb 2025
www.rnz.co.nz
Form filed
NZ$0.4M revenue
FY2024
NZ_CHARITIES
Form filed
NZ$0.4M revenue
FY2024
NZ_CHARITIES
NZ’s oldest in-use paddle steamer celebrates 125-year journey - NZ Herald
Dec 2024
www.nzherald.co.nz
Nostalgic experience - Whanganui’s Waimarie sailing soon - NZ Herald
Aug 2024
www.nzherald.co.nz
The Waimarie is once again extending its operating season - NZ Herald
Sep 2023
www.nzherald.co.nz
Historic riverboat to sail once again on Whanganui River - Te Ao Māori News
Aug 2023
www.teaonews.co.nz
Waimarie steamer records best season yet, with local visitors driving numbers - NZ Herald
May 2023
www.nzherald.co.nz
PS Waimarie gearing up for summer season - NZ Herald
Oct 2017
www.nzherald.co.nz
Extra $70,000 for the Waimarie - NZ Herald
Apr 2016
www.nzherald.co.nz

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Peer charities

Other education in New Zealand, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Waimarie Operating Trust This page 67 NZ$429,303 -
RAW 2014 Limited 77 NZ$668,221 -
Taranaki FM Trust 77 NZ$155,939 -
Shear History Trust 77 NZ$111,993 -
Whanganui Budget Advisory Service Incorporated 77 NZ$199,247 -
Script to Screen Te Tari Tuhi Kupu A … 77 NZ$623,946 -
The Reddy Foundation 77 NZ$657,124 -
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SCAPE Public Art Trust 77 NZ$885,800 -

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 - 5 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
Tax-deductibility status
Whether donations are tax-deductible has not been verified
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified
Programmatic detail
Specific cause areas not yet tagged

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 Waimarie Operating Trust

What is Waimarie Operating Trust?
Waimarie Operating Trust is a education 1 based in Wanganui, New Zealand. To operate the Paddle steamer Waimarie and the Whanganui Riverboat Museum. To assist in preserving the Waimarie and Whanganui River Lore and to be a major attraction to visitors to Whanganui. The Trust therefore provides skilled employment, training, delivers education to school children and the wider public and enhances the economic wellbeing of Whanganui.
When was Waimarie Operating Trust founded?
Waimarie Operating Trust was founded in 2008.
Where is Waimarie Operating Trust located?
Headquartered in Wanganui, New Zealand.
What is Waimarie Operating Trust's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately NZ$100K-NZ$1M.
Is Waimarie Operating Trust trustworthy?
Waimarie Operating Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67 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 Waimarie Operating Trust's registration number?
Registration: CC23060 (New Zealand).
What is Waimarie Operating Trust's website?
http://www.waimarie.co.nz
Are donations to Waimarie Operating 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.