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Wairarapa Search and Rescue Incorporated

Disaster Relief Masterton Reg CC26765 · Charities Services
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
65/100 · methodology

About Wairarapa Search and Rescue Incorporated

Promote safety at sea and on land in the regions recreational zones. Assemble and maintain emergency equipment to facilitate search and rescue operations in the region. Encourage and facilitate the training of any personnel likely to be involved in search and rescue operations. Facilitate and operate a radio service as or when required for search and rescue operations.

Founded
Headquarters
Masterton
Foundation type
1
Size
micro

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Disaster Relief

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar disaster relief in New Zealand
Integrity Assessment This charity: 65
Peer average: 71

Red flags

· All clear
Charities Services deregistration
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Wairarapa Search and Rescue Incorporated is a registered disaster relief nonprofit based in Masterton, 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 CC26765. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 65/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. The organization reports NZ$36K in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.

Wairarapa Search and Rescue Incorporated has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 65/100. 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 65 ('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 disaster relief charities in New Zealand is 71/100.

Wairarapa Search and Rescue Incorporated is located in Masterton, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years. Its registered address is C/- SAM MILLIGAN 213 West Bush Road, RD 8, New Zealand.

Based on official tax filings, Wairarapa Search and Rescue Incorporated has NZ$36K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of NZ$3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Wairarapa Search and Rescue Incorporated is classified as a Disaster Relief organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a 1. By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has NZ$36K in annual revenue. The organization has 3 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Wairarapa Search and Rescue Incorporated. 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.

Wairarapa Search and Rescue Incorporated has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 65/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by Charities Services. Visit the Wairarapa Search and Rescue Incorporated 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.

Promote safety at sea and on land in the regions recreational zones. Assemble and maintain emergency equipment to facilitate search and rescue operations in the region. Encourage and facilitate the training of any personnel likely to be involved in search and rescue operations. Facilitate and operate a radio service as or when required for search and rescue operations. Wairarapa Search and Rescue Incorporated is classified as a disaster relief organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2008.

Among disaster relief charities registered in New Zealand: Wairarapa Search and Rescue Incorporated's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 65/100 is in line with the peer average of 71/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$36K is below the peer average of NZ$3M.

Wairarapa Search and Rescue Incorporated 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
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Filing history

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Years on record: FY2025, FY2025.
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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

EL
Elizabeth Nicolson
Secretary

Officers & trustees (3)

Source: Public filings

EL
Elizabeth N•••••••
Secretary
MU
Murray J•••••••
Chairperson
RE
Rebecca M••••
Treasurer
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Peer charities

Other disaster relief in New Zealand, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Wairarapa Search and Rescue Incorporated This page 65 NZ$35,540 -
Auckland Land Search and Rescue Incorporated 75 NZ$32,907 -
Gizzy Kai Rescue Charitable Trust 74 NZ$92,387 -
Turangi Volunteer Fire Brigade 72 NZ$35,235 -
Great Barrier Island Coastguard Rescue Incorporated 69 NZ$49,612 -
Palmerston North Search and Rescue Incorporated 69 NZ$18,094 -
Oban Volunteer Fire Brigade 69 NZ$43,763 -
Gisborne Land Search And Rescue Charitable Trust Board 69 NZ$19,647 -
Hokitika Land Search and Rescue Group 69 NZ$6,040 -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

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 - 3 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Profile completeness
65%

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 Wairarapa Search and Rescue Incorporated

What is Wairarapa Search and Rescue Incorporated?
Wairarapa Search and Rescue Incorporated is a disaster relief 1 based in Masterton, New Zealand. Promote safety at sea and on land in the regions recreational zones. Assemble and maintain emergency equipment to facilitate search and rescue operations in the region. Encourage and facilitate the training of any personnel likely to be involved in search and rescue operations. Facilitate and operate a radio service as or when required for search and rescue operations.
When was Wairarapa Search and Rescue Incorporated founded?
Wairarapa Search and Rescue Incorporated was founded in 2008.
Where is Wairarapa Search and Rescue Incorporated located?
Headquartered in Masterton, New Zealand.
What is Wairarapa Search and Rescue Incorporated's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately NZ$10K-NZ$100K.
Is Wairarapa Search and Rescue Incorporated trustworthy?
Wairarapa Search and Rescue Incorporated has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 65 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 Wairarapa Search and Rescue Incorporated's registration number?
Registration: CC26765 (New Zealand).
Are donations to Wairarapa Search and Rescue Incorporated 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.