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Charities with Highest Governance Scores in New Zealand

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Updated September 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: 27 September 2026 · 30 charities · View methodology

#	Charity	Grade	Financial	Governance	Officers
1	M Massey Child Care Centre Incorporated Education · Palmerston North	C+	64	75	9
2	K Kaikohe and Districts Sportsville Incorporated Arts & Culture · Kaikohe	B-	70	75	6
3	N New Zealand Fruitgrowers Charitable Trust Education · Wellington	B-	73	75	5
4	L Lions Club of Maniototo Charitable Trust Health · Ranfurly	B	78	75	6
5	B Blenheim Senior Citizens Club Incorporated Social Services · Blenheim	B-	70	75	6
6	T The Timaru High School Old Boys Foundation Incorporated Education · Timaru	B+	83	75	6
7	L Lions Club of Paparoa Charitable Trust Arts & Culture · Paparoa	B+	83	75	5
8	Hawke's Bay Addiction Centre Trust Health · Napier	B-	73	75	10
9	L Lions Club Of Golden Bay Charitable Trust Arts & Culture · Takaka	B	78	75	10
10	L Little Sisters of the Poor (NZ) Trust Board Social Services · Auckland	C+	65	75	6
11	O Opotiki Art Society Incorporated Education · Ōpōtiki	B-	70	75	9
12	T Totara Farm Trust Social Services · Papakura	B-	70	75	8
13	W Westland Masonic Charitable Trust Other · Westport	B	78	75	7
14	N Nelson Christian Trust Religion · Nelson	B	81	75	7
15	W Waipu Centennial Trust Other · Waipu	B	76	75	10
16	W Windsor Park Community and Multisport Hub Incorporated Arts & Culture · Auckland	B-	70	75	8
17	T The Otorohanga Charitable Trust Incorporated Community Development · Otorohanga	B	78	75	6
18	T Tamahere Eventide Home Trust Religion · Hamilton	A	100	75	9
19	T The Blumhardt Foundation Arts & Culture · Wellington	B+	89	75	7
20	O Otago Presbyterian Girls' College Board of Governors Incorporated Education · Dunedin	A	100	75	12
21	I Island Bay Natural Heritage Charitable Trust Incorporated Arts & Culture · Wellington	B-	70	75	6
22	H Hawksbury Community Living Trust Education · Christchurch	A	100	75	6
23	The Wilson Home Trust Health · Auckland	B+	88	75	5
24	S St Peters (Wellington) Endowment Fund Trust Board Religion · Wellington	B	81	75	7
25	The Hato Paora Trust Board Education · Feilding	A	100	75	6
26	W Winston Churchill Memorial Trust Religion · Wellington	C+	76	75	9
27	R Ruapotaka Marae Society Incorporated Arts & Culture · Auckland	A	100	75	6
28	H Hutt Valley Presbyterian College For Girls Incorporated Religion · Lower Hutt	A	100	75	13
29	T The Alexandra and Districts Community Pantry Charitable Trust Health · Alexandra	B	78	75	6
30	K Koha Tuku Iho Trust Education · Levin	B+	86	75	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@charitydata.co.nz. For informational purposes only. Not investment advice. Last updated: 27 September 2026.