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Charities with Highest Transparency Scores in New Zealand

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Updated November 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: 12 November 2026 · 30 charities · View methodology

#	Charity	Grade	Financial	Governance	Transparency
1	T The O'Conor Institute Trust Board Community Development · Westport	A-	93	75	85
2	TE PUAWAITANGA KI OTAUTAHI CHARITABLE TRUST Health · Christchurch	C	54	75	85
3	T The Pacific Island Business Development Trust Community Development · Auckland	A	100	75	85
4	Massey University Education · Palmerston North	A-	100	55	85
5	T Te Oranganui Trust (Incorporated) Health · Whanganui	B+	100	75	85
6	N New Zealand Vice-Chancellors' Committee Education · Wellington	C	73	75	85
7	T Te Iwi o Ngāti Kahu Trust Social Services · Auckland	A-	100	65	85
8	T The Interchurch Council For Hospital Chaplaincy Religion · Wellington	B-	70	75	85
9	N NZ Institute Of Economic Research Incorporated Education · Wellington	C-	50	75	85
10	Ngati Koata Trust Community Development · Nelson	B-	76	65	85
11	Trust For The Destruction Of Synthetic Refrigerants Environment · Auckland	A	100	75	85
12	N Northern Rescue Helicopter Limited Health · Whangārei	D+	72	65	85
13	Zeal Youth Trust Aotearoa Social Services · Auckland	A	99	75	85
14	University Of Otago Foundation Trust Education · Dunedin	B	95	75	85
15	N NEW ZEALAND FOOD RESCUE TRUST Social Services · Auckland	C-	52	75	85
16	S Surf Life Saving Northern Region Incorporated Social Services · Auckland	C	56	75	85
17	Royal New Zealand Foundation Of The Blind Incorporated Social Services · Auckland	A-	100	65	85
18	Kāhui Tū Kaha Ltd Social Services · Auckland	A-	97	65	85
19	I Internet New Zealand Incorporated Education · Wellington	C-	80	75	85
20	E East Health Trust Board Health · Auckland	B-	75	65	85
21	C Cancer Society Of New Zealand Canterbury-West Coast Division Incorporated Health · Christchurch	A	100	75	85
22	R Roman Catholic Bishop Of The Diocese Of Hamilton Religion · Hamilton	A-	100	55	85
23	T Te Taumata o Ngati Whakaue Iho Ake Trust Education · Rotorua	A-	100	65	85
24	I I Am Hope Foundation Social Services · Auckland	A-	100	65	85
25	BNZ Foundation Environment · Auckland	B+	93	65	85
26	Te Paepae Arahi Trust Health · Lower Hutt	C	64	65	85
27	N New Zealand Food Network Limited Social Services · Auckland	C	54	75	85
28	M Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand Health · Auckland	A	100	75	85
29	F Foundation North Grants Limited Community Development · Auckland	B	78	75	85
30	N Neurological Foundation of New Zealand Health · Auckland	A-	94	75	85

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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.