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Charities with Highest Governance Scores in New Zealand

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Updated April 2026· Algorithmically generated

Charities in New Zealand with the highest governance component scores according to our methodology. Governance scores reflect board composition, officer continuity, and structural indicators derived from publicly filed data.

How this list is generated: Ranked by governance score (0-100). Governance scores are derived from publicly available data and reflect structural indicators — they do not constitute an assessment of board effectiveness or trustee competence.

This list is generated algorithmically from data filed by charities in their annual returns with Charities Services. It does not constitute an endorsement, recommendation, or assessment of operational quality. Rankings reflect data-derived metrics only and are subject to change at any time as new data is filed or our methodology is refined.

Inclusion on or exclusion from this list should not be the sole basis for funding, donation, or partnership decisions. We encourage independent due diligence. Our datasets may not be complete. Automated analysis can produce errors.

Generated: 16 April 2026 · 30 charities · View methodology

#	Charity	Grade	Financial	Governance	Officers
1	T Tauranga Moana Hikoi Trust Health · Tauranga	B+	70	85	3
2	T Tawhiri Limited Education · Wellington	D+	40	75	8
3	N Ngati Koroki Kahukura Trust Health · Cambridge	C	60	75	7
4	H Hear For You Trust Health · Gisborne	A	100	75	6
5	The Royal New Zealand Ballet Arts & Culture · Wellington	A	100	75	9
6	I Internet New Zealand Incorporated Education · Wellington	B-	100	75	10
7	Te Whakaruruhau 2013 Incorporated Social Services · Hamilton	B-	100	75	6
8	H Hei Marae Trust Religion · Te Puke	A	100	75	8
9	O Otakou Runaka Buildings Trust	B-	65	70	3
10	T The Christchurch Diocesan Foundation Religion · Christchurch	B-	78	65	5
11	Save the Children New Zealand Social Services · Wellington	A-	100	65	5
12	M Marine and Specialised Technologies Academy of New Zealand Limited Education · Auckland	C-	86	65	6
13	Trade Aid Importers Limited Education · Christchurch	A-	96	65	5
14	Aotearoa Refugee Support Trust International Aid · Auckland	A-	100	65	9
15	T The Tironui Music Trust Education · Napier	A-	100	65	6
16	V Vavega o le Alofa Incorporated Religion · Auckland	A-	100	65	7
17	D Diocesan School Heritage Foundation Education · Auckland	B	85	65	1
18	C Community Legal Advice Whanganui Trust Education · Whanganui	A-	100	65	6
19	C Central Otago Budgeting Service Incorporated Education · Alexandra	A-	100	65	5
20	C Community Energy Action Charitable Trust Social Services · Christchurch	A-	100	65	5
21	T The United Fire Brigades' Association of New Zealand (Incorporated) Social Services · Wellington	D+	44	65	11
22	I Insight Endometriosis Charitable Trust Health · Hamilton	A-	100	65	5
23	Garden Marlborough 2004 Incorporated Education · Blenheim	A-	100	65	6
24	T Toimata Foundation Education · Hamilton	A-	100	65	6
25	N New Zealand Business and Parliament Trust Community Development · Wellington	A-	100	65	2
26	Waihi Senior Citizens Home Incorporated Social Services · Waihi	A-	100	65	5
27	T The Honey Industry Charitable Trust Education · Hastings	A-	100	65	6
28	T The Katikati Funfest Charitable Trust Community Development · Tahawai	A-	100	65	11
29	P Parent To Parent New Zealand Incorporated Health · Hamilton	A-	100	65	5
30	Family Success Matters Social Services · Auckland	A-	100	65	7

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Data sourced from Charities Services register and annual returns. Our datasets may not be complete. Automated analysis can produce errors. Scores are calculated using disclosed methodology and are analytical tools, not investment ratings or recommendations. If you believe any data on this page is incorrect, please contact us at hello@nzxplorer.co.nz. For informational purposes only. Not investment advice. Last updated: 16 April 2026.