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Highest-Rated Charities in New Zealand

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Updated April 2026· Algorithmically generated

These charities have the highest overall scores according to our methodology, which combines financial health (40%), governance (30%), and transparency (30%) metrics. Scores are calculated from publicly available data filed with Charities Services.

How this list is generated: Ranked by overall score (0-100). Scores are based on the most recent annual return data available. Only active, rated charities with financial data are included.

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 · 50 charities · View methodology

#	Charity	Grade	Score	Financial	Governance	Transparency
1	The Royal New Zealand Ballet Arts & Culture · Wellington	A	93	100	75	65
2	H Hei Marae Trust Religion · Te Puke	A	93	100	75	65
3	H Hear For You Trust Health · Gisborne	A	92	100	75	65
4	The Howick & Districts Historical Society Incorporated Arts & Culture · Auckland	A-	90	100	65	65
5	U Uxbridge Early Learning Centre Incorporated Religion · Auckland	A-	90	100	65	65
6	E East Auckland Home And Budget Service Charitable Trust Education · Auckland	A-	90	100	65	65
7	B Buller Rural Education Activities Programme (REAP) Incorporated Education · Westport	A-	90	100	65	65
8	C CAPS Northland Incorporated Health · Whangarei	A-	90	100	65	65
9	N New Zealand Christian Writers Religion · Auckland	A-	90	100	65	65
10	M Medic Alert Foundation - New Zealand Incorporated Health · Upper Hutt	A-	90	100	65	65
11	B Banks Peninsula Conservation Trust Environment · Christchurch	A-	90	100	65	65
12	T The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND \| HILLARY AWARD International Aid · Lower Hutt	A-	90	100	65	65
13	V Vavega o le Alofa Incorporated Religion · Auckland	A-	90	100	65	65
14	T Taupo Family Centre Incorporated Social Services · Taupo	A-	90	100	65	65
15	Parents Of Vision Impaired (NZ) Incorporated Health · Hamilton	A-	90	100	65	65
16	I Insight Endometriosis Charitable Trust Health · Hamilton	A-	90	100	65	65
17	Literacy Aotearoa Charitable Trust Education · Auckland	A-	90	100	65	65
18	V Victory Community Centre Charitable Trust Health · Nelson	A-	90	100	65	65
19	T The Southland Tertiary Chaplaincy Trust Religion · Invercargill	A-	90	100	65	65
20	H Habitat Enhancement and Landcare Partnership (Waihi) Inc Environment · Waihi	A-	90	100	65	65
21	R Ruel Foundation Health · Tauranga	A-	90	100	65	65
22	T Te Taiwhenua O Heretaunga Trust Other · Hastings	A-	90	100	65	65
23	M Mercury Bay South Early Childhood Education Centre Incorporated Education · Whitianga	A-	90	100	65	65
24	P Pathways College of Bible & Mission Religion · Tauranga	A-	90	100	65	65
25	A Anglican Schools Charitable Trust Religion · Napier	A-	90	100	65	65
26	M Multiple Sclerosis Society Of New Zealand Incorporated Advocacy · Christchurch	A-	90	100	65	65
27	C Central Otago Budgeting Service Incorporated Education · Alexandra	A-	90	100	65	65
28	S Stratford Community Childcare Centre Incorporated Education · Stratford	A-	90	100	65	65
29	H Hope Street Charitable Trust Education · Hamilton	A-	90	100	65	65
30	W Waimate District Resource Trust Inc Health · Waimate	A-	90	100	65	65
31	T The Honey Industry Charitable Trust Education · Hastings	A-	90	100	65	65
32	Women's Health Action Health · Auckland	A-	90	100	65	65
33	Garden Marlborough 2004 Incorporated Education · Blenheim	A-	90	100	65	65
34	T Toimata Foundation Education · Hamilton	A-	90	100	65	65
35	Family Success Matters Social Services · Auckland	A-	90	100	65	65
36	T Trees For Survival Charitable Trust Education · Pukekohe	A-	90	100	65	65
37	Mid Dome Wilding Trees Charitable Trust Arts & Culture · Invercargill	A-	90	100	65	65
38	T The Katikati Funfest Charitable Trust Community Development · Tahawai	A-	90	100	65	65
39	Waihi Senior Citizens Home Incorporated Social Services · Waihi	A-	90	100	65	65
40	S Storylines Children's Literature Charitable Trust of New Zealand Te Whare Waituhi Tamariki o Aotearoa Social Services · Kaukapakapa	A-	90	100	65	65
41	C Community Energy Action Charitable Trust Social Services · Christchurch	A-	90	100	65	65
42	Papatoetoe Adolescent Christian Trust Inc Religion · Auckland	A-	90	100	65	65
43	Save the Children New Zealand Social Services · Wellington	A-	90	100	65	65
44	N New Zealand Business and Parliament Trust Community Development · Wellington	A-	90	100	65	65
45	Aotearoa Refugee Support Trust International Aid · Auckland	A-	90	100	65	65
46	P Parent To Parent New Zealand Incorporated Health · Hamilton	A-	90	100	65	65
47	Radio Ngati Porou Charitable Trust Religion · Ruatoria	A-	90	100	65	65
48	C Community Legal Advice Whanganui Trust Education · Whanganui	A-	90	100	65	65
49	T The Tironui Music Trust Education · Napier	A-	90	100	65	65
50	C Christ Sanctuary Environment · Palmerston North	A-	90	100	65	65

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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.