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Highest-Rated Environmental Charities in New Zealand

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Updated April 2026· Algorithmically generated

Environmental charities in New Zealand with the highest overall scores according to our methodology. Environmental charities are classified under the International Classification of Nonprofit Organizations (ICNPO) framework.

How this list is generated: Filtered to ICNPO sector "Environment", ranked by overall score. 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 · 30 charities · View methodology

#	Charity	Grade	Score	Revenue
1	T The Mataura & Districts Marae Society Incorporated Environment · Mataura	A-	90	$755K
2	H Habitat Enhancement and Landcare Partnership (Waihi) Inc Environment · Waihi	A-	90	$781K
3	Poly-Emp Employment & Advisory Service Environment · Auckland	A-	90	$415K
4	B Banks Peninsula Conservation Trust Environment · Christchurch	A-	90	$5.9M
5	C Christ Sanctuary Environment · Palmerston North	A-	90	$250K
6	H Hamilton Household Budgeting Advisory Trust Environment · Hamilton	A-	87	$314K
7	Te Ara Kakariki Greenway Canterbury Trust Environment · Tai Tapu	A-	87	$337K
8	M Motueka Womens Support Link Incorporated Environment	A-	85	$329K
9	T Turangi Rangatahi Hub Charitable Trust Environment · Turangi	A-	85	$139K
10	Community Business and Environment Centre Co-Operative Society Limited Environment · Kaitaia	A-	85	$4.3M
11	N North Shore Housing Trust Environment · Auckland	A-	85	$327K
12	TE PUNA KŌHUNGAHUNGA TRUST Environment · Auckland	A-	85	$751K
13	Te Awa River Ride Charitable Trust Environment · Hamilton	A-	85	$184K
14	C Capital Kiwi Trust Board Environment · Wellington	A-	85	$998K
15	Q Quinlan Court Limited Environment · Whanganui	A-	85	$456K
16	Minerals West Coast Trust Environment · Hokitika	A-	85	$245K
17	A Aoraki Environmental Consultancy Limited Environment · Timaru	A-	85	$1.2M
18	U Upper Hutt Housing Charitable Trust Environment · Upper Hutt	A-	85	$1.4M
19	T TGH Farms and Forestry Limited Environment · Hamilton	A-	85	$3.5M
20	T THE SOCIAL CRUST LIMITED Environment · Martinborough	A-	85	$209K
21	Friends of Wanaka Wastebusters Incorporated Environment · Wanaka	A-	85	$2.1M
22	T Tamaki WRAP Charitable Trust Environment · Auckland	A-	85	$204K
23	M Mockingbird Charitable Trust Environment · Tauranga	A-	85	$253K
24	T The Pacific Island Business Development Trust Environment · Auckland	A-	85	$6.5M
25	T Tauranga Environment Centre Charitable Trust Environment · Tauranga	A-	85	$772K
26	M Maketu Ongatoro Wetland Society Incorporated Environment · Te Puke	A-	85	$431K
27	M Marlborough Pacific Trust Environment · Blenheim	A-	85	$682K
28	T The Kitten Orphanage Environment · Tauranga	A-	85	$133K
29	G Great Families Charitable Trust Environment · Auckland	A-	85	$160K
30	The Raglan Community House Charitable Trust Environment · Raglan	A-	85	$303K

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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.