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Charities with Highest Transparency Scores in New Zealand

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Updated April 2026· Algorithmically generated

Charities in New Zealand with the highest transparency component scores according to our methodology. Transparency scores reflect the completeness and timeliness of data filed with Charities Services, including whether annual returns are filed on time, whether financial statements are available, and data completeness.

How this list is generated: Ranked by transparency score (0-100). Transparency measures data completeness and filing timeliness — it does not assess the quality of a charity's operations or the accuracy of self-reported information.

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	Transparency
1	T Tauranga Moana Hikoi Trust Health · Tauranga	B+	70	85	90
2	C Charisma Developments Limited Other · Wellington	C+	65	60	85
3	Oraka Aparima Runaka Holdings Limited Other · Riverton	C+	65	50	85
4	O Otakou Runaka Buildings Trust	B-	65	70	85
5	T Te Aute College Sustainability Trust Education · Pukehou	C+	65	50	85
6	R RHOAD Limited Education · Christchurch	C+	65	50	85
7	T Te Tai Tokerau Water Trust Community Development · Whangarei	C+	65	50	85
8	P Pacific Housing Waikato Community Development · Hamilton	C	65	50	75
9	C Central Otago Budgeting Service Incorporated Education · Alexandra	A-	100	65	65
10	Te Ara Kakariki Greenway Canterbury Trust Environment · Tai Tapu	A-	100	55	65
11	R Rotorua Community Youth Centre Trust Health · Rotorua	A-	100	55	65
12	C Citizens Advice Bureau Papakura Incorporated Social Services · Papakura	B+	91	55	65
13	Sukhmani Charitable Trust Education · Auckland	C	65	50	65
14	Carers New Zealand Education · Auckland	C-	60	55	65
15	N Norman & Joan Heaphy Charitable Trust Education · Nelson	C	65	50	65
16	A Anglican Schools Charitable Trust Religion · Napier	A-	100	65	65
17	D Dunedin Sexual Health Education Fund Health · Dunedin	C	65	50	65
18	T Trust Waiheke Religion · Waiheke Island	C	65	50	65
19	Radio Ngati Porou Charitable Trust Religion · Ruatoria	A-	100	65	65
20	T Te Whata Charitable Trust Religion · Oamaru	C	65	50	65
21	T The Goodday New Zealand-Korea Education and Culture Trust Education · Auckland	C	65	50	65
22	Y Young Pleiades Social Services · Auckland	C	65	50	65
23	T The Beryl Dudman Charitable Trust Animal Welfare · Auckland	A-	100	55	65
24	Homebuilders Family Services North Rodney Incorporated Social Services · Warkworth	C+	100	65	65
25	C Community Legal Advice Whanganui Trust Education · Whanganui	A-	100	65	65
26	N Ngati Awa Ki Rangitaiki Charitable Trust Education · Tauranga	C	65	50	65
27	K Kia Hora te Marino Trust Education · Hamilton	C	65	50	65
28	F Florists New Zealand Incorporated Education · Invercargill	C	65	50	65
29	I Insight Endometriosis Charitable Trust Health · Hamilton	A-	100	65	65
30	N Ngā Whetu o Te Wā Kaikohe Other · Kaikohe	C	65	50	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.