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To promote, support and manage community based biodiversity projects in the Whakatāne area to facilitate the growth of sustainable populations of kiwi and other indigenous species.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyWhakatane Kiwi Trust is a registered social services nonprofit based in Whakatane, 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 CC27895. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports NZ$356K in annual revenue. 7 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Whakatane Kiwi Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100. 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 75 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for social services charities in New Zealand is 76/100.
Whakatane Kiwi Trust is located in Whakatane, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years. Its registered address is PO Box 186, New Zealand.
Based on official tax filings, Whakatane Kiwi Trust has NZ$356K in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Whakatane Kiwi Trust is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a 0. By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has NZ$356K in annual revenue. The organization has 7 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Whakatane Kiwi 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.
Whakatane Kiwi Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated 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 promote, support and manage community based biodiversity projects in the Whakatāne area to facilitate the growth of sustainable populations of kiwi and other indigenous species. Whakatane Kiwi Trust is classified as a social services organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2008.
Among social services charities registered in New Zealand: Whakatane Kiwi Trust's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100 is in line with the peer average of 76/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$356K is comparable to the peer average of NZ$322K.
Whakatane Kiwi 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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2 years on file from nz_charities (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of New Zealand under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Whakatane Kiwi Trust 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.
Whakatane Kiwi Trust 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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Officers & trustees (7)
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NeutralNew Zealand's bold plan to save endangered animals: kill millions of invasive animals - NPR
Whakatāne Kiwi Trust's search for missing bird, Tuati, continues - RNZ
Roadside rescue pays off for kiwi chick: 2022 media releases - Department of Conservation
GRAPHIC: Kiwi found dead near Ohope - SunLive
Kiwi hit by car makes rare recovery - SunLive
White Island now online - SunLive
Whakatane dog attack claims another bird in country's 'kiwi capital' - Stuff
Traditional and modern technologies in kiwi encounter - SunLive
Help save the Kiwi with gbk - London Evening Standard
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Quick facts about Whakatane Kiwi Trust
- What is Whakatane Kiwi Trust?
- Whakatane Kiwi Trust is a social services 0 based in Whakatane, New Zealand. To promote, support and manage community based biodiversity projects in the Whakatāne area to facilitate the growth of sustainable populations of kiwi and other indigenous species.
- When was Whakatane Kiwi Trust founded?
- Whakatane Kiwi Trust was founded in 2008.
- Where is Whakatane Kiwi Trust located?
- Headquartered in Whakatane, New Zealand.
- What is Whakatane Kiwi Trust's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately NZ$100K-NZ$1M.
- Is Whakatane Kiwi Trust trustworthy?
- Whakatane Kiwi Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75 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 Whakatane Kiwi Trust's registration number?
- Registration: CC27895 (New Zealand).
- What is Whakatane Kiwi Trust's website?
- http://www.whakatanekiwi.org.nz
- Are donations to Whakatane Kiwi 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.