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Waotu - Puketurua Playcentre

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
81/100 · methodology

About Waotu - Puketurua Playcentre

Playcentre philosophy and practice are based on "Whanau Tupu Ngatahi - Families Growing Together". Playcentre recognises parents as the first and most important educators of their children and supports them to educate their children. Playcentre provides quality early childhood educational sessions for young children (birth to school age) through quality play experiences and supported by a high child to adult ratio. Adults participate in the Playcentre Education Programme which supports children's learning & growth through their Playcentre journey & beyond. Playcentre is a family organisation where we empower adults and children to play, work, learn & grow together. Each Playcentre is a cooperative. Parents decide how their centre will run and are responsible for the education of their children. Parents …

Founded
Headquarters
Putaruru, Waikato
Foundation type
Unincorporated Organisation
Size
micro

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in New Zealand
Integrity Assessment This charity: 81
Peer average: 86

Concerns

· 1 red flag
Stale Filings
Most recent filing is from 2016, which is 10 years ago.

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Waotu - Puketurua Playcentre has a substantially complete profile.

  • GiveRadar holds 8 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025. See the filings
  • GiveRadar's profile for Waotu - Puketurua Playcentre draws on its financial disclosures and its registration, in line with the typical education charities in New Zealand it tracks. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (8 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • third-party accreditation
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

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Waotu - Puketurua Playcentre is a registered education nonprofit based in Putaruru, Waikato, New Zealand. It is registered with Charities Services New Zealand. It was founded in 2010 and has been operating for 16 years. Its registration number is CC43703. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 81/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports NZ$9K in annual revenue. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Waotu - Puketurua Playcentre's official registration number is CC43703, as recorded in the national registry of New Zealand.

Waotu - Puketurua Playcentre has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 81/100. 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 81 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in New Zealand is 86/100.

Waotu - Puketurua Playcentre is located in Putaruru, Waikato, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2010 and has been active for 16 years.

Based on official tax filings, Waotu - Puketurua Playcentre has NZ$9K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of NZ$2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Waotu - Puketurua Playcentre is classified as an Education organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as an Unincorporated Organisation. By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has NZ$9K in annual revenue. The organization has 3 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Waotu - Puketurua Playcentre. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

According to GiveRadar's records, Waotu - Puketurua Playcentre is registered with Charities Services New Zealand and overseen by Charities Services. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. 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.

Playcentre philosophy and practice are based on "Whanau Tupu Ngatahi - Families Growing Together". Playcentre recognises parents as the first and most important educators of their children and supports them to educate their children. Playcentre provides quality early childhood educational sessions for young children (birth to school age) through quality play experiences and supported by a high child to adult ratio. Adults participate in the Playcentre Education Programme which supports children's learning & growth through their Playcentre journey & beyond. Playcentre is a family organisation where we empower adults and children to play, work, learn & grow together. Each Playcentre is a cooperative. Parents decide how their centre will run... Waotu - Puketurua Playcentre is classified as an education organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2010.

Among education charities registered in New Zealand: Its annual revenue of NZ$9K is below the peer average of NZ$2M.

Waotu - Puketurua Playcentre 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
Under NZ$10K
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Filing history

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

Years on record: FY2025, FY2016, FY2015, FY2014, FY2013, FY2012, FY2011, FY2010.
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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

From FY2025 filing

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Fiona L•••••••
President

Officers & trustees (3)

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

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Cause areas in New Zealand

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

Education this charity 7,509
Religion 4,620
Health 3,765
Arts & Culture 2,947
Community Development 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 - 3 disclosed in the public registry.

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 19, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 19, 2026
Profile completeness
65%

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 · 3 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 · 2010
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 Waotu - Puketurua Playcentre

What is Waotu - Puketurua Playcentre?
Waotu - Puketurua Playcentre is a education unincorporated organisation based in Putaruru, New Zealand. Playcentre philosophy and practice are based on "Whanau Tupu Ngatahi - Families Growing Together". Playcentre recognises parents as the first and most important educators of their children and supports them to educate their children. Playcentre provides quality early childhood educational sessions for young children (birth to school age) through quality play experiences and supported by a high child to adult ratio. Adults participate in the Playcentre Education Programme which supports children's learning & growth through their Playcentre journey & beyond. Playcentre is a family organisation where we empower adults and children to play, work, learn & grow together. Each Playcentre is a cooperative. Parents decide how their centre will run and are responsible for the education of their children. Parents also make decisions giving direction to how PCA (national body) will run.
When was Waotu - Puketurua Playcentre founded?
Waotu - Puketurua Playcentre was founded in 2010.
Where is Waotu - Puketurua Playcentre located?
Headquartered in Putaruru, Waikato, New Zealand.
What is Waotu - Puketurua Playcentre's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately Under NZ$10K.
Is Waotu - Puketurua Playcentre trustworthy?
Waotu - Puketurua Playcentre has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 81 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 Waotu - Puketurua Playcentre's registration number?
Registration: CC43703 (New Zealand).
What is Waotu - Puketurua Playcentre's website?
https://www.playcentre.org.nz/
Are donations to Waotu - Puketurua Playcentre 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.