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Charities with Highest Transparency Scores in New Zealand

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

#	Charity	Grade	Financial	Governance	Transparency
1	F Foundation North Grants Limited Community Development · Auckland	B	78	75	85
2	C Central Otago Health Services Limited Health · Central Otago	B+	89	65	85
3	C CHT Healthcare Trust Health · Auckland	A-	100	65	85
4	T The New Zealand Howard League for Penal Reform Incorporated Advocacy · Auckland	A-	96	75	85
5	O Otaki and Porirua Trusts Board Education · Otaki	B-	73	65	85
6	Hauraki Primary Health Organisation (PHO) Trust Health · Thames	C-	50	75	85
7	T Te Kainga Atawhai Housing Limited Health · Tuakau	C+	100	55	85
8	T Te Waka Whaiora Trust Health · Porirua	B	78	75	85
9	O Outward Bound Trust Of New Zealand Education · Auckland	B+	93	65	85
10	V Visions of a Helping Hand Charitable Trust Health · Rotorua	B	79	75	85
11	T Te Puna Hauora O Te Raki Paewhenua Society Inc Health · Auckland	C+	78	75	85
12	Christchurch Cathedral Grammar School Trust Board Education · Christchurch	A-	100	65	85
13	S St Margaret's Residential College Council Incorporated Education · Dunedin	A	100	75	85
14	T Te Puna Oranga Incorporated Health · Christchurch	C	79	65	85
15	H Hawksbury Community Living Trust Education · Christchurch	A	100	75	85
16	C Christian Blind Mission International (New Zealand) Religion · Auckland	C+	82	65	85
17	Ronald McDonald House Charities New Zealand Trust Health · Auckland	A	100	75	85
18	T The Dingwall Trust Social Services · Auckland	B-	74	65	85
19	T The Interchurch Council For Hospital Chaplaincy Health · Wellington	B-	70	75	85
20	The Gift Trust Social Services · Wellington	B+	86	75	85
21	N Ngati Kuri Trust Board Community Development · Kaitaia	B	82	65	85
22	H Howick Baptist Healthcare Limited Religion · Auckland	B	95	65	85
23	S Skills Active Aotearoa Limited Social Services · Wellington	B	93	75	85
24	K Korowai Aroha Trust Health · Rotorua	A-	100	65	85
25	Pacific Cooperation Broadcasting Limited Education · Auckland	B-	83	65	85
26	T The Auckland Festival Trust Arts & Culture · Auckland	B	85	65	85
27	Northland Kindergarten Association Incorporated Education · Kamo	A	100	75	85
28	N New Zealand Vice-Chancellors' Committee Education · Wellington	C	73	75	85
29	Cancer Society of New Zealand Wellington Division Incorporated Health · Wellington	A	100	75	85
30	H Hugh Green Foundation Health · Auckland	B	84	65	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. Last updated: 27 September 2026.