Charities New Zealand Human Services Wera Aotearoa Charitable Trust
Wera Aotearoa Charitable Trust logo

Wera Aotearoa Charitable Trust

Human Services Rotorua Reg CC25501 · Charities Services Sign up to see website
Claim this charity
Ready to give?
100% goes to Wera Aotearoa Charitable Trust

GiveRadar doesn't take a cut. We couldn't find a direct donate page, so visit their site.

Visit www.wact.org.nz
62
Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
62/100 · methodology

About Wera Aotearoa Charitable Trust

WACT provides community based social services funded by way of government contracts, grants, private funding and donations.

Founded
Headquarters
Rotorua
Foundation type
0
Size
medium

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Human Services

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar human services in New Zealand
Integrity Assessment This charity: 62
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

Wera Aotearoa Charitable Trust is a registered human services nonprofit based in Rotorua, 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 CC25501. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 62/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 77/100 for human services charities in New Zealand. The organization reports NZ$8M in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.

Wera Aotearoa Charitable Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 62/100. 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 62 ('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 human services charities in New Zealand is 77/100.

Wera Aotearoa Charitable Trust is located in Rotorua, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years.

Based on official tax filings, Wera Aotearoa Charitable Trust has NZ$8M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of NZ$916K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Wera Aotearoa Charitable Trust is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a 0. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has NZ$8M in annual revenue. The organization has 3 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Wera Aotearoa Charitable 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.

Wera Aotearoa Charitable Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 62/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by Charities Services. Visit the Wera Aotearoa Charitable Trust 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.

WACT provides community based social services funded by way of government contracts, grants, private funding and donations. Wera Aotearoa Charitable Trust is classified as a human services organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2008.

Among human services charities registered in New Zealand: Wera Aotearoa Charitable Trust's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 62/100 is below the peer average of 77/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$8M is well above the peer average of NZ$916K.

Wera Aotearoa Charitable 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.

Verified against 4 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
NZ$1M-NZ$10M
Source: nz_charities (FY2024) why this matters
Unlock exact figures

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.
Financial details are free - with a GiveRadar account

See 5 years of revenue, expense breakdowns, and balance sheet.

Sign up to view
Already have an account? Log in
No credit card · Takes 20 seconds

Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of New Zealand under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

Always confirm tax treatment with the charity directly or your tax advisor before donating.

Leadership

JO
Jonathon Hagger
Trustee

Officers & trustees (3)

Source: Public filings

JO
Jonathon H•••••
Trustee
KA
Kaycie O•••••••
Trustee
LE
Lenise M•••••••
Trustee
Full names, contact details & compensation

Free with an account.

Unlock

Latest news

From global news sources

9 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Emergency housing motels end in Rotorua - but has it just shifted the problem elsewhere? - RNZ
Nov 2025
www.rnz.co.nz
Two Rotorua motels to end emergency housing contracts this month - NZ Herald
Jun 2025
www.nzherald.co.nz
Form filed
NZ$8.0M revenue
FY2024
NZ_CHARITIES
Form filed
NZ$8.0M revenue
FY2024
NZ_CHARITIES
Kiwi league greats tackle men’s mental health in Rotorua - NZ Herald
Oct 2024
www.nzherald.co.nz
'Hundreds of thousands of dollars to $19 an hour': Faumuina's event to support mental health - NZ Herald
Sep 2024
www.nzherald.co.nz
League of their own: Rugby league legends re-boot to support Māori and Pasifika mental health - Te Ao Māori News
Jul 2024
www.teaonews.co.nz
Teresa’s treasures to support whānau with cancer - Te Ao Māori News
Mar 2023
www.teaonews.co.nz
'Should not have happened': Homeless trust caught up in alleged conflict of interest - NZ Herald
Nov 2022
www.nzherald.co.nz
Revamped motel stepping stone for the needy - PressReader
Aug 2022
www.pressreader.com
Govt buys Rotorua motel for temporary housing - SunLive
Jul 2021
www.sunlive.co.nz

No reviews yet. Be the first to share your experience.

Have you donated or volunteered here?

Share your experience - it takes 30 seconds. Verified reviews help other donors decide.

Sign up to write a review

Peer charities

Other human services in New Zealand, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Wera Aotearoa Charitable Trust This page 62 NZ$8.0 million -
Central Lakes Family Services Incorporated 77 NZ$2.7 million -
New Zealand Food Network Limited 77 NZ$7.7 million -
New Zealand Railways Staff Welfare Trust 77 NZ$4.8 million -
Manchester House Social Services Society Incorporated 77 NZ$1.5 million -
Mangere East Family Service Centre Incorporated 77 NZ$3.7 million -
Wellington Sexual Abuse Help Foundation 77 NZ$2.6 million -
Te Manawa Family Services Charitable Trust 77 NZ$1.6 million -
Auckland Sexual Abuse Help Foundation Charitable Trust 77 NZ$6.3 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 - 3 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.

Read full methodology

Quick facts about Wera Aotearoa Charitable Trust

What is Wera Aotearoa Charitable Trust?
Wera Aotearoa Charitable Trust is a human services 0 based in Rotorua, New Zealand. WACT provides community based social services funded by way of government contracts, grants, private funding and donations.
When was Wera Aotearoa Charitable Trust founded?
Wera Aotearoa Charitable Trust was founded in 2008.
Where is Wera Aotearoa Charitable Trust located?
Headquartered in Rotorua, New Zealand.
What is Wera Aotearoa Charitable Trust's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately NZ$1M-NZ$10M.
Is Wera Aotearoa Charitable Trust trustworthy?
Wera Aotearoa Charitable Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 62 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 Wera Aotearoa Charitable Trust's registration number?
Registration: CC25501 (New Zealand).
What is Wera Aotearoa Charitable Trust's website?
http://www.wact.org.nz
Are donations to Wera Aotearoa Charitable 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.